Cisco C8500-12X is the exact ordering identifier covered here, in the Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms range. The reviewed specification records wan ports: 12 x 1/10GE SFP+; form factor: 1U rack; power supplies: Dual power supplies. Use this guide to decide what to include in a configuration request, rather than treating similar model numbers as interchangeable.
Specifications that define this model
The values below retain the source qualifiers. A missing field is not evidence that a capability is included or absent.
| Specification | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| WAN ports | 12 x 1/10GE SFP+ |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Power supplies | Dual power supplies |
| Licensing | Cisco DNA Advantage subscription initially required; select separately. |
How to evaluate this exact configuration
WAN connections
WAN connections for C8500-12X: 12 x 1/10GE SFP+. Check the carrier handoff and whether any connections share a combo port. Record the required optics or copper connection explicitly rather than buying by family name.
Compare nearby ordering codes
| Model | WAN ports |
|---|---|
| C8500-12X | 12 x 1/10GE SFP+ |
| C8455-G2 | 8 x 1GE SFP; 2 x 1/10GE SFP+; 2 x 10/25GE SFP28 |
| C8475-G2 | 8 x 1GE SFP; 8 x 1/10GE SFP+; 4 x 10/25GE SFP28 |
These are specification comparisons, not statements that the models are drop-in replacements. Compare the configuration limits before choosing an alternative.
C8455-G2 manufacturer reference · C8475-G2 manufacturer reference
Questions before you request a quote
Which product does C8500-12X identify?
It identifies Cisco Catalyst 8500 twelve-port 10G edge router. Keep C8500-12X on the requirement and quote; a family name alone does not fix the ordering configuration.
What should I check before ordering C8500-12X?
Start with the specification and configuration checks above, then state the quantity, destination and intended connections or platform. Ask for the exact contents of the offered configuration and identify every proposed substitution separately.
Build a clear requirement
Specify C8500-12X, quantity and delivery country, then add the configuration information discussed above. Keep accessories and any accepted alternative as separate lines. Request current pricing and availability rather than relying on an article for live commercial information.
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For the wider selection process, read the related buying guide.
Sources and scope
Document and identifier checks: 2026-10-17. Prepared from manufacturer documentation and the catalogue's recorded specifications; no hands-on benchmark is claimed. Confirm destination-specific options and configuration eligibility against the source documents. Prices, stock, delivery dates and coverage terms are not established by this guide.