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Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms with Catalyst SD-WAN Manager dashboard

Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms

Build a smarter network edge

Designed for security, built for scale. Create a superior network edge with accelerated aggregation services, multicloud networking, high-speed routing, and edge intelligence.

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Cloud-scale WAN performance in a compact form factor

Expedite your cloud journey with accelerated services, multilayer security, and edge intelligence.

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C8500-20X6C model

C8500-20X6C

20-port 1/10GE, 6-port 40/100 GE

Catalyst SD-WAN edge platform with 20 x SFP+ ports and 6 x QSFP+ ports

High-density 40/100 and 1/10G, 3RU SD-WAN platform
Up to 500-Gbps Cisco Express Forwarding aggregate throughput
Built-in interface flexibility (1/10/40/100GE)
SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center management, programmable APIs

C8500-12X4QC model

C8500-12X4QC

12-port 1/10GE, 2-port 40/100GE, 2-port 40GE

Catalyst SD-WAN edge platform with 12 x SFP+ ports, 2 x QSFP+ ports, and 2 x QSFP28 ports

40/100GE port, 1RU SD-WAN platform
Up to 200-Gbps Cisco Express Forwarding aggregate throughput
Built-in interface flexibility (1/10/40/100GE)
SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center management, programmable APIs

C8500-12X model

C8500-12X

12-port 1/10GE

Catalyst SD-WAN edge platform with 12 x SFP+ ports

High-density 1/10G, 1RU SD-WAN platform
Up to 120-Gbps Cisco Express Forwarding aggregate throughput
Built-in interface flexibility (12 x 1/10GE)
SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center management, programmable APIs

C8500L-8S4X model

C8500L-8S4X

4-port 1/10GE, 8-port 1GE

Catalyst SD-WAN edge platform with 4 x SFP+ ports and 8 x SFP ports

Multiple 1/10G, 1RU SD-WAN platform
Up to 20-Gbps Cisco Express Forwarding aggregate throughput
Built-in interface flexibility (4 x 1/10GE, 8 x 1GE)
SD-WAN Manager, Cisco Catalyst Center, programmable APIs

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Meet your next edge platform

Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are designed for accelerated services, multilayer security, cloud-native agility, and edge intelligence.

Catalyst SD-WAN enabled routers and Catalyst SD-WAN Manager dashboard

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Upgrade to Cisco IOS XE for advanced SD-WAN capabilities. Get up to 30% off software subscriptions and selected routers. 

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See real-world SD-WAN results

IDC researched the value and benefits for organizations that use Catalyst SD-WAN. See the results, including a projected 402% ROI over 5 years.

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