Build a high-capacity edge or aggregation network with the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series C8500-12X4QC switch. This rack-mountable Layer 3 managed platform provides 12 10GBASE-X SFP+ ports, two QSFP+ ports, and two QSFP28 ports, giving network architects a flexible combination of high-speed optical interfaces. Its managed edge-platform design is suited to enterprise, service-provider, and WAN aggregation deployments that need multiple interface formats in one system. Confirm optics, software, licensing, rack, power, and topology requirements before installation.
Key Features
- 12 10GBASE-X SFP+ ports
- Two QSFP+ ports
- Two QSFP28 ports
- Layer 3 managed switching
- Rack-mountable Catalyst 8500 edge platform
Product Specifications
- Part Number: C8500-12X4QC
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Platform Family: Catalyst 8500 Series
- SFP+ Ports: 12
- SFP+ Interface: 10GBASE-X
- QSFP+ Ports: 2
- QSFP28 Ports: 2
- Networking Layer: Layer 3
- Form Factor: Rack-mountable
- Switching Type: Managed edge platforms network switch
Use Cases
- Supporting high-speed enterprise edge networks
- Building WAN aggregation and backbone links
- Connecting multiple optical interface formats
- Expanding a compatible Catalyst 8500 deployment
Compatibility
The C8500-12X4QC is an Unlisted Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series platform. Confirm SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 modules, software, licensing, rack, power, cooling, and network design before installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many SFP+ ports are included?
- The switch provides 12 10GBASE-X SFP+ ports.
- How many QSFP+ ports are listed?
- The product includes two QSFP+ ports.
- How many QSFP28 ports are provided?
- The listed configuration includes two QSFP28 ports.
The C8500-12X4QC gives network teams a clearly specified Catalyst 8500 platform with 12 SFP+ ports, two QSFP+ ports, and two QSFP28 ports. Verify the complete optical design before ordering so the switch fits the intended edge or aggregation topology. Selecting the exact Cisco model supports flexible high-speed connectivity, cleaner capacity planning, and more consistent lifecycle management.