Cisco • SKU C8500-12X
Cisco C8500-12X — Catalyst 8500-12X Edge Platform
Cisco Catalyst 8500-12X Edge Platform — 1RU fixed-config SD-WAN/edge aggregation router with 12x 1/10GE SFP+ ports plus 2x 40GE QSFP+, IOS XE, dual redundant power supplies.
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What is the Cisco C8500-12X?
Cisco Catalyst 8500-12X Edge Platform — 1RU fixed-config SD-WAN/edge aggregation router with 12x 1/10GE SFP+ ports plus 2x 40GE QSFP+, IOS XE, dual redundant power supplies.
TFI supplies the C8500-12X new and refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 12x 1/10GE SFP+ (fixed) |
|---|---|
| uplinks | 2x 40GE QSFP+ (QSFP supports 4x10GE breakout to up to 24x 10GE total when not in SD-WAN mode) |
| throughput | Up to ~118-120 Gbps IPv4 forwarding / aggregate; ~51 Gbps SD-WAN IPsec @1400B (22.6 Gbps IMIX) |
| form factor | 1RU rack-mountable, 19-in EIA; 1.73 in H x 17.50 in W x 18.46 in D |
| memory | 16 GB DRAM default (upgradeable, control-plane Intel x86 multi-core CPU) |
| storage | 32 GB eUSB default; optional 480 GB SSD upgrade |
| power supply | Dual high-efficiency redundant PSUs (AC 120/230V or DC -40V/-72V options) |
| software | Cisco IOS XE; supports autonomous and SD-WAN (Catalyst SD-WAN) modes; AES-256 crypto |
| eol status | Active / supported as of mid-2026 — no published Cisco EoS/EoL for C8500-12X (sibling C8500-12X4QC has an EoL notice) |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco C8500-12X?
- Cisco Catalyst 8500-12X Edge Platform — 1RU fixed-config SD-WAN/edge aggregation router with 12x 1/10GE SFP+ ports plus 2x 40GE QSFP+, IOS XE, dual redundant power supplies.
- Do you supply the C8500-12X new or refurbished?
- TFI supplies the Cisco C8500-12X both new and professionally refurbished, each with warranty and SLA options. Tell us your preference when you request a quote.
- How many ports does the C8500-12X have?
- Port configuration: 12x 1/10GE SFP+ (fixed); uplinks: 2x 40GE QSFP+ (QSFP supports 4x10GE breakout to up to 24x 10GE total when not in SD-WAN mode).
- Can TFI deliver the C8500-12X in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco C8500-12X nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (7)
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/catalyst-8500-series-edge-platforms/datasheet-c78-744089.html
- https://www.router-switch.com/c8500-12x.html
- https://www.cdw.com/product/cisco-catalyst-8500-12x-edge-platform-switch-12-ports-rack-mountable/6318206
- https://www.insight.com/en_US/shop/product/C8500-12X/CISCO+SYSTEMS/C8500-12X/
- https://www.provantage.com/cisco-systems-c8500-12x~7CSC7AY5.htm
- https://serviceexpress.com/eol-eosl-database/products/cisco-c8500-12x-cisco-network-services/
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/catalyst-8500-series-edge-platforms/eos-eol-notice-listing.html
Need pricing on C8500-12X?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.