Description

The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series 12-Port SFP+ Router is built to deliver secure, high-speed connectivity at the enterprise WAN edge. With 12x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ interfaces, this platform enables dense, high-throughput aggregation for modern hybrid cloud and SD-WAN deployments.

Bundled with Cisco Solution Support (8x5xNBD), this product ensures rapid assistance with next-business-day hardware replacement, direct access to Cisco experts, and coverage across hardware, software, and solution integration. This support level minimizes downtime and accelerates issue resolution, making it ideal for mission-critical environments.

Designed with Cisco IOS XE software, the Catalyst 8500 Series combines performance, security, and programmability to future-proof your network while maintaining the reliability Cisco is known for.

Key Features & Benefits

• 12x SFP+ ports supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet for high-density aggregation.

• Powered by Cisco IOS XE with advanced routing, programmability, and automation.

• Optimized for SD-WAN and secure cloud-edge connectivity.

• Hardware-accelerated encryption for secure WAN traffic at scale.

• Enterprise-grade support with 8x5xNBD Solution Support (next-business-day hardware replacement).

• Simplified management and visibility with Cisco DNA and analytics.

• Designed for large-scale enterprises and service providers.

• High availability with redundant components and built-in resilience.

Technical Specifications