High-Performance Cisco Router With 100G Ports & SD-WAN Support
C8500-12X4QC
The Cisco C8500-12X4QC is a next-generation Catalyst 8500 Series
router designed for high-speed enterprise and service provider
networks. Combining 100G/25G/10G connectivity, SD-WAN integration,
and advanced security, it delivers scalable, secure, and
cloud-ready networking for modern businesses.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Ultra-Fast Connectivity – Equipped with 12x 10G/25G SFP28 ports +
4x 100G QSFP28 ports, enabling high-density, low-latency routing
for bandwidth-intensive applications.
✅ Cisco Silicon One Powered – Leverages Cisco’s custom ASIC for
predictable performance, energy efficiency, and deep packet
inspection.
✅ SD-WAN & Cloud-Ready – Native Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) support
simplifies branch deployments with zero-touch provisioning (ZTP)
and application-aware routing.
✅ Enterprise-Grade Security – Built-in MACsec, IPsec, and TLS 1.3
encryption, plus integration with Cisco Secure Firewall & Umbrella
for threat prevention.
✅ Automation & Programmability – RESTful APIs, Python, and Ansible
support for seamless network automation and management via Cisco
Catalyst Center.
Technical Specifications (C8500-12X4QC)
| Category | Specifications |
|---|
| Ports | 12x 10G/25G SFP28, 4x 100G QSFP28 |
| Throughput | Multi-Terabit routing capacity |
| Processor | Cisco Silicon One ASIC |
| Security | MACsec, IPsec, TLS 1.3, Secure Boot |
| Redundancy | Dual power supplies (hot-swappable) |
| Management | Cisco Catalyst Center, CLI, API, SD-WAN |
| OS | Cisco IOS XE (modular, containerized) |
Ideal Use Cases
✔ Enterprise WAN Edge – High-performance SD-WAN deployments with
5G/LTE failover.
✔ Data Center & Cloud Gateway – Secure hybrid cloud connectivity
with 100G scalability.
✔ Service Provider Edge – Delivers MPLS, BGP, and Segment Routing
for carrier-grade networks.
Why Choose the C8500-12X4QC?
Future-Proof Design – Supports 400G upgrades via QSFP-DD for
long-term investment protection.
AI-Driven Analytics – Integrates with Cisco ThousandEyes for
real-time network insights.
Energy Efficient – Optimized power consumption with Cisco’s Silicon
One architecture.
Upgrade to the Cisco C8500-12X4QC for a high-speed, secure, and
software-defined network infrastructure. Contact us today for
pricing & deployment options!
