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Key Features

Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design
Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
Optimize the performance of business networks with 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Optical Fiber media support ensures maximum convenience and great usability
Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance

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CISCO CATALYST 8500-12X EDGE PLATFORM

Mfr # C8500-12X SKU 6027551 UPC 889728248266

$71,823.02 MSRP $120,710.96 Save 41%

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Product Overview

CISCO CATALYST 8500-12X EDGE PLATFORM

Cisco Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 10 Gigabit Ethernet - 10GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limited Warranty
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch
Manageable - 10 Gigabit Ethernet - 10GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limited Warranty

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Ethernet Switch
Input Voltage	120 V AC
Input Voltage	230 V AC
Input Voltage	-40 V DC
Input Voltage	72 V
Manufacturer Part Number	C8500-12X
Power Source	Power Supply
Limited Warranty	1 Year
Layer Supported	3
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Manufacturer	Cisco Systems, Inc
Product Model	C8500-12X
Product Name	Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch
Network Technology	10GBase-X
Product Line	Catalyst
Product Series	8500
Brand Name	Cisco
Expansion Slot Type	SFP+
Height	1.7"
Width	17.5"
Depth	18.5"
Manageable	Yes
Environmentally Friendly	Yes
Compatible Rack Unit	1U
Number of Power Supplies Supported	2
Ethernet Technology	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Number of SFP+ Slots	12
Modular	Yes
Media Type Supported	Optical Fiber
Port/Expansion Slot Details	12 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Total Number of Expansion Slots	12.0
Redundant Power Supply Supported	Yes
Networking Standards	IEEE 802.1ag
Networking Standards	IEEE 802.3ah
Networking Standards	IEEE 802.1Q
Environmental Compliance	Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Marketing Information

Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch
2 x AC Power Supplies

The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are high-performance cloud edge platforms designed for accelerated services, multi-layer security, cloud-native agility, and edge intelligence to accelerate your journey to cloud.

Nomenclature Note

Catalyst 8500 Edge Platforms refer to C8500-12X and C8500-12X4QC

Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform refers to C8500L-8S4X

Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms refer to Catalyst 8500 and Catalyst 8500L Edge Platforms together

Foundation for Software-Defined WAN

Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms (Catalyst 8500 and Catalyst 8500L) with Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software deliver Cisco's secure, cloud-scale SD-WAN solution for aggregation sites. The Catalyst 8500 Edge Platforms feature the all-new third-generation Cisco Quantum Flow Processor (QFP), the Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are built for services from the ground up. The Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform features an x86 based platform architecture that is purpose built to continue delivering the same experience as an ASR1000 platform. The Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are compact 1RU devices with flexible interface options, including 1GE, 10GE, 40GE, and 100GE ports. Powered by Cisco IOS XE, fully programmable software architecture, and API support, these platforms can facilitate automation at scale to achieve zero-touch IT capability while migrating workloads to the cloud.