Cisco Router
(C8500-12X4QC)
The Cisco Catalyst C8500-12X4QC is a high-performance edge router in the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series, purpose-built for enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and secure branch or campus edge deployments. It combines high-speed routing, integrated security, and application-aware networking in a compact 1RU appliance
C8500-12X4QC Specifications
| Key Features |
1RU fixed-form-factor edge platform Up to 200 Gbps Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) aggregate throughput Optimized for Cisco SD-WAN, SASE, and traditional WAN architectures Runs Cisco IOS XE with support for automation, programmability, and API integration Powered by Cisco's QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) 3.0, providing hardware-accelerated routing, encryption, QoS, and security services. |
| Ideal Use Cases |
Enterprise headquarters and large branch offices SD-WAN edge deployments Internet edge and Direct Internet Access (DIA) Multi-cloud connectivity Data center WAN aggregation Managed Service Provider (MSP) customer premises equipment (CPE) Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) |
| Performance Highlights |
Hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN Advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP) MPLS support High Availability (HA) MACsec encryption QoS and application visibility Programmable through REST APIs, NETCONF, and YANG models |
| Hardware Features |
480 GB SSD 32 GB internal boot flash RJ-45 management interface RJ-45 and Micro-USB console ports Dual USB 3.0 ports Redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies Removable fan tray for simplified maintenance |