Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series 4x SFP+ and 8x SFP, 4x10GE, 8x1GE
High-performance Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series router with 4x10GE SFP+ and 8x1GE SFP ports, engineered for secure SD-WAN and edge services with scalability, flexibility, and advanced throughput.
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Description
The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series router is purpose-built for next-generation SD-WAN and high-performance edge networking. With 4x SFP+ (10 Gigabit Ethernet) ports and 8x SFP (1 Gigabit Ethernet) ports, it delivers unmatched scalability, throughput, and flexibility to meet the evolving demands of enterprise and service provider networks.
Designed with a focus on security, performance, and cloud edge integration, the Catalyst 8500 Series provides advanced routing, encryption, and network intelligence. It supports high-density 10GE/1GE connectivity, making it ideal for data center interconnect, secure WAN aggregation, and large-scale enterprise deployments.
By combining Cisco IOS XE software with hardware-accelerated performance, this platform ensures future-ready operations for organizations embracing digital transformation.
Key Features & Benefits
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4x SFP+ ports supporting up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
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8x SFP ports supporting up to 1 Gigabit Ethernet.
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Powered by Cisco IOS XE for advanced routing, security, and programmability.
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Optimized for SD-WAN deployments with high throughput and scalability.
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Hardware-accelerated encryption for secure WAN traffic.
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Cloud-edge ready with support for multicloud connectivity.
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Compact, modular design for flexible deployment.
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Enterprise-grade reliability with Cisco DNA assurance and analytics.
Technical Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Product Family | Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series |
Interfaces | 4x SFP+ (10 Gigabit Ethernet) + 8x SFP (1 Gigabit Ethernet) |
Port Speeds | 4x10GE + 8x1GE |
Software Platform | Cisco IOS XE |
Deployment Role | SD-WAN, secure WAN aggregation, edge routing |
Performance | High throughput with hardware-accelerated forwarding & encryption |
Security Features | Integrated encryption, segmentation, secure connectivity |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable, enterprise-grade design |
Supported Solutions | SD-WAN, Cloud Edge, Data Center Interconnect |
