Cisco Catalyst C8500L-8S4X 12-Core 16GB 8×1G SFP 4×10G SFP+ SD-WAN Edge Platform
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12-Core Intel x86 multicore processor
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16GB DDR4 DRAM, expandable up to 64GB
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8 × 1G SFP ports
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4 × 1/10G SFP+ ports
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39Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput
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Up to 19Gbps IPsec throughput
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Up to 19Gbps Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN IPsec throughput
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Up to 6000 SD-WAN overlay tunnels
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4000 IPsec SVTI tunnels
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4M IPv4 and IPv6 routes with 16GB DRAM
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2M NAT sessions
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2M firewall sessions
Cisco Catalyst C8500L-8S4X 12-Core 16GB 8×1G SFP 4×10G SFP+ SD-WAN Edge Platform
The Cisco Catalyst C8500L-8S4X is a high-performance 1RU enterprise edge platform designed for secure WAN aggregation, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, enterprise routing, and advanced security services. It combines 8 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and 4 dual-rate 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports with a powerful 12-core Intel x86 processor and expandable memory architecture.
Cisco Catalyst C8500L-8S4X Overview
High-performance enterprise edge routing in a compact 1RU platform
The Cisco Catalyst C8500L-8S4X is part of the Cisco Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform family and is designed for enterprise WAN aggregation, branch connectivity, cloud access, and secure SD-WAN deployments.
The platform provides a combination of 8 × 1GE SFP interfaces and 4 × 1/10GE SFP+ interfaces, allowing organizations to connect Gigabit and 10-Gigabit fiber networks from a single 1RU platform.
Its 12-core Intel x86 architecture provides processing resources for control-plane, data-plane, cryptographic, and services functions.
High-Density 1G and 10G Fiber Connectivity
Flexible SFP and SFP+ interfaces for enterprise WAN and aggregation
The C8500L-8S4X features 8 × 1-Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and 4 × 1/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports. The dual-rate SFP+ interfaces support both 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ transceivers, providing flexibility when migrating from Gigabit to 10-Gigabit networking.
- 8 × 1GE SFP ports
- 4 × 1/10GE SFP+ ports
- 1G and 10G fiber connectivity
- Flexible WAN aggregation architecture
- Suitable for enterprise and service-provider edge deployments
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Performance
Secure and scalable connectivity for modern enterprise WANs
The C8500L-8S4X is designed for high-performance Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN deployments. It supports secure IPsec-based WAN connectivity, centralized policy control, application-aware networking, and scalable overlay tunnels.
High-Performance Enterprise Routing
Advanced forwarding and IPsec performance
In autonomous mode, Cisco specifies up to 39Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput and up to 19Gbps IPsec throughput at 1400-byte packet size. This makes the platform suitable for enterprise aggregation, WAN edge, cloud connectivity, and high-throughput routing applications.
Enterprise Security & Threat Protection
Secure networking for branch, WAN and cloud environments
The C8500L-8S4X supports advanced security capabilities through Cisco IOS XE and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN. The platform can provide secure IPsec connectivity and multilayer security services for enterprise traffic.
IPsec VPN
Secure encrypted connectivity for enterprise WAN and site-to-site VPN deployments.
Next-Generation Firewall
Supports advanced security services for protecting enterprise traffic.
URL Filtering
Supports security architectures incorporating URL filtering and web protection.
12-Core Processing & Expandable Memory
Designed for demanding control-plane and enterprise services
The Catalyst 8500L platform uses a 12-core Intel x86 processor architecture. The C8500L-8S4X includes 16GB of DDR4 system memory as standard and supports upgrades to 32GB or 64GB for higher-scale deployments.
12-Core Intel x86
Multicore processing architecture designed for enterprise routing and edge services.
16GB DDR4
Default system memory for enterprise routing and software services.
Up to 64GB
Memory can be expanded to 32GB or 64GB depending on deployment requirements.
Storage & Cisco IOS XE
Enterprise software platform with internal storage
The C8500L-8S4X runs Cisco IOS XE and includes 32GB of internal boot flash storage. The platform also supports M.2 storage options using USB or NVMe technology for additional storage requirements.
- Cisco IOS XE operating system
- 32GB internal boot flash
- M.2 USB storage support
- M.2 NVMe storage support
- Designed for enterprise automation and programmability
Enterprise Scalability
Built for large routing tables and high session requirements
The C8500L-8S4X supports large-scale enterprise routing and security deployments. With 16GB default DRAM, Cisco specifies support for up to 4 million IPv4 and IPv6 routes. The platform supports up to 2 million NAT sessions, 2 million firewall sessions, and 8000 VRFs.
Ideal Applications
Designed for enterprise WAN, aggregation and cloud-edge deployments
Enterprise WAN
High-performance routing and secure WAN connectivity for enterprise networks.
SD-WAN
Designed for scalable Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN deployments and secure overlay networks.
Branch Aggregation
Provides high-density fiber connectivity for enterprise branch and regional aggregation.
Cloud Connectivity
Suitable for connecting enterprise networks with cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
Service Provider Edge
Flexible SFP and SFP+ connectivity for demanding edge networking environments.
Secure Internet Edge
Supports advanced routing, IPsec and multilayer security services.
Why Choose Cisco Catalyst C8500L-8S4X?
High-performance enterprise edge networking in a compact 1RU design
- 12-core Intel x86 processing architecture
- 16GB DDR4 memory with expansion up to 64GB
- 8 × 1G SFP ports
- 4 × 1/10G SFP+ ports
- Up to 39Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput
- Up to 19Gbps IPsec throughput
- Up to 6000 SD-WAN overlay tunnels
- 32GB internal boot flash
- M.2 USB and NVMe storage support
- Cisco IOS XE operating system
- Advanced enterprise security and SD-WAN capabilities
- Compact 1RU rack-mount form factor
Cisco Catalyst C8500L-8S4X
Deploy a powerful 1RU enterprise edge platform with 12-core Intel x86 processing, 16GB DDR4 memory, 8 × 1G SFP ports, 4 × 1/10G SFP+ ports, Cisco IOS XE, advanced routing, IPsec and Catalyst SD-WAN capabilities.
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst C8500L-8S4X 12-Core 16GB 8×1G SFP 4×10G SFP+ SD-WAN Edge Platform |
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| Weight | 5.000000 |
| Switching Capacity | N/A – Edge Router |
| Memory | 8GB DRAM | 16 GB M.2 SSD |
| Interface | 2 × 10G SFP+ + 4 × 1G RJ-45 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet |
| I/O Port | 4 × 1G RJ-45 + 2 × 10G SFP+ |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Cpu | 8-Core |
| Network/Network Standard | IEEE 802.3 / Gigabit & 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Dimensions | 8.89 × 43.82 × 47.04 cm |
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Color | Silver |
| Country of Origin | United States |
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