Cisco C8650-G2 is the exact ordering identifier covered here, in the 8600 Series Secure Routers range. The reviewed specification records wan ports: 20 x 1/10GE SFP+; 6 x 40/100GE QSFP28; routing throughput: Up to 540 Gbps forwarding (512-byte packets); ipsec throughput: Up to 225 Gbps (512-byte packets). 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 | 20 x 1/10GE SFP+; 6 x 40/100GE QSFP28 |
| Routing throughput | Up to 540 Gbps forwarding (512-byte packets) |
| IPsec throughput | Up to 225 Gbps (512-byte packets) |
| Form factor | 3U rack |
How to evaluate this exact configuration
WAN connections
WAN connections for C8650-G2: 20 x 1/10GE SFP+; 6 x 40/100GE QSFP28. 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.
Routing rating
Routing rating for C8650-G2: Up to 540 Gbps forwarding (512-byte packets). Preserve the stated test conditions. Forwarding and encrypted traffic are different workloads; include packet sizes, services and resilience needs in the sizing request.
IPsec rating
IPsec rating for C8650-G2: Up to 225 Gbps (512-byte packets). Compare this figure with the encrypted workload, not only the circuit speed. Confirm the software and licensing needed for the intended deployment.
Compare nearby ordering codes
| Model | WAN ports | Routing throughput | IPsec throughput |
|---|---|---|---|
| C8650-G2 | 20 x 1/10GE SFP+; 6 x 40/100GE QSFP28 | Up to 540 Gbps forwarding (512-byte packets) | Up to 225 Gbps (512-byte packets) |
| C8455-G2 | 8 x 1GE SFP; 2 x 1/10GE SFP+; 2 x 10/25GE SFP28 | Up to 67 Gbps forwarding (512-byte packets) | Up to 31 Gbps (512-byte packets) |
| C8475-G2 | 8 x 1GE SFP; 8 x 1/10GE SFP+; 4 x 10/25GE SFP28 | Up to 91 Gbps forwarding (512-byte packets) | Up to 45 Gbps (512-byte packets) |
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 C8650-G2 identify?
It identifies Cisco 8600 Series Secure Routers C8650-G2 router. Keep C8650-G2 on the requirement and quote; a family name alone does not fix the ordering configuration.
What should I check before ordering C8650-G2?
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 C8650-G2, 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.