Cisco Router C8500-12X : 100Gbps Speed , Secure SD-WAN & Cloud Integration

Cisco Router C8500-12X : 100Gbps Speed , Secure SD-WAN & Cloud Integration

The Cisco C8500-12X is a high-performance Catalyst 8500 Series router designed for enterprise WAN aggregation, 5G mobile edge, and secure SD-WAN deployments. Combining 100Gbps throughput, low-latency connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications like video, IoT, and cloud services.

Key Features & Benefits

1. Blazing-Fast Performance

   • 100Gbps interfaces with line-rate encryption (IPsec/MACsec).

   • Cisco Silicon One Q200 chip: Hardware-accelerated routing & QoS.

2. Secure SD-WAN & Cloud Integration

   • Native Viptela SD-WAN support with Zero Trust security (application-aware firewall, TLS inspection).

   • Multi-cloud on-ramp for AWS/Azure/GCP (automated VPN tunnels).

3. 5G & Mobile Edge Ready

   • 3GPP-compliant for 5G backhaul (network slicing, PTP timing).

   • CUPS architecture (Control/User Plane Separation).

4. Automation & Reliability

   • IOS XE with RESTCONF/NETCONF APIs for DevOps workflows.

   • 99.999% uptime: Redundant power, SSO failover, and SRv6.

Technical Specifications (C8500-12X)

Why Choose the C8500-12X?

• Future-proof: Scalable for 5G, IoT, and AI-driven networks.

• Unified management: Single pane for SD-WAN, security, and routing via Cisco vManage/DNA Center.

• Energy-efficient: 30% lower power vs. competitors (Juniper MX, Nokia SR).

Ideal for: Enterprises with hybrid clouds, telecom 5G edge, and mission-critical WANs.