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C8500-12X Overview

C8500-12X Technical Profile

Port density: 12-port 1/10GE
Max 1GE ports: 12
Max 10GE ports: 12
Max 40GE ports: 0
Max 100GE ports: 0
SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400Bytes, clear text): Up to 51Gbps
SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX*, clear text**): Up to 22.6Gbps
IPv4 Forwarding Throughput (1400Bytes): Up to 118Gbps
IPsec Throughput (1400Bytes, clear text**): Up to 84Gbps
Number of IPsec SVTI Tunnels: 4000

C8500-12X Manufacturer Source

Official documentation for C8500-12X

C8500-12X Model-Specific Differences

C8500-12X is identified in the official specification by sd-wan ipsec throughput (1400bytes, clear text) of Up to 51Gbps and sd-wan ipsec throughput (imix*, clear text**) of Up to twenty-two.6Gbps. Its exact configuration also lists ipv4 forwarding throughput (1400bytes) of Up to 118Gbps and ipsec throughput (1400bytes, clear text**) of Up to 84Gbps. These fields should be matched to the bill of materials because they distinguish this SKU from adjacent Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms variants.

C8500-12X Specification

Datasheet series	Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms
Exact model	C8500-12X
Official datasheet	Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms official product page

C8500-12X Specification

C8500-12X Specification
Description	Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series 12-port SFP+
Port density	12-port 1/10GE
Max 1GE ports	12
Max 10GE ports	12
Max 40GE ports	0
Max 100GE ports	0
SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (1400Bytes, clear text)	Up to 51Gbps
*SD-WAN IPsec Throughput (IMIX, clear text)	Up to 22.6Gbps
SD-WAN Overlay Tunnels scale	8000
IPv4 Forwarding Throughput (1400Bytes)	Up to 118Gbps
IPsec Throughput (1400Bytes, clear text)**	Up to 84Gbps
Number of IPsec SVTI Tunnels	4000
Number of ACLs per system	4000
Number of IPv4 ACEs per system	47K
Number of IPv4 Routes	4M w/ default 16GB
Number of IPv6 Routes	4M w/ default 16GB
Number of Queues	256K
Number of NAT Sessions	12M
Number of Firewall Sessions	6M
Number of VRFs	8000
Mechanical specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.73 in. x 17.50 in. x 18.46 in.
Rack Units (RU)	1RU
Input voltage	AC: 85 to 264 VAC DC: -40 to 72V; 48V nominal
Operating temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage temperature	-40 to 150°F (-40 to 70°C)

C8500-12X Warranty

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C8500-12X FAQ

What interfaces and ports does C8500-12X provide?

For C8500-12X, the manufacturer specification lists port density as 12-port 1/10GE.

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