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Cisco Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch
VPN# C8500-20X6C
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Pre-tax. GPC accepted; ask about volume and emergency-acquisition pricing.
- Product Type
- Ethernet Switch
- Manageable
- Yes
- Ethernet Technology
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet
- Product Family
- Catalyst 8500
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 26
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
- TAA-compliant & government contract-vehicle ready
Overview
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 10GBase-X, 100GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 3U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limited Warranty (part number C8500-20X6C) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco Switches & Bridges category. Manageable: Yes.
Manageable - 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 10GBase-X, 100GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 3U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limited Warranty
• Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance • Supports layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation • Management capability allows maximum efficiency and with unrestricted control • Optimize the performance of business networks with 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Environmentally Friendly: Yes · Environmental Compliance: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) · Package Contents: Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch 2 x AC Power Supplies · Ethernet Technology: 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet · Media Type Supported: Optical Fiber · Network Technology: 10GBase-X, 100GBase-X · Networking Standards: IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1Q.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance
- Supports layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability
- Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
- Management capability allows maximum efficiency and with unrestricted control
- Optimize the performance of business networks with 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Supports optical fiber cable to span longer distances and provided high data transmission rates between servers and network components
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 10GBase-X, 100GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 3U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limite datasheet & specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Miscellaneous
- Environmentally Friendly
- Yes
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Package Contents
- Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch 2 x AC Power Supplies
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
- Network Technology
- 10GBase-X, 100GBase-X
Network & Communication
- Networking Standards
- IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1Q
- Layer Supported
- 3
Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- 1 Year Year
I/O Expansions
- Number of SFP+ Slots
- 20
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 26
- Expansion Slot Type
- SFP+, QSFP+
Physical Characteristics
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 3U
- Height
- 5.2" mm
- Width
- 17.3" mm
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Length
- 26.9" mm
- Weight (Approximate)
- 77.50 lb g
Power Description
- Number of Power Supplies Supported
- 2
- Number of Power Supplies Installed
- 2
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Input Voltage
- 120 V AC, 230 V AC, 40 V DC, 72 V DC
- Power Source
- Power Supply, AC/DC
Interfaces/Ports
- Modular
- Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 20 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot, 6 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
General Information
- Product Type
- Ethernet Switch
- Product Series
- 8500
Documents & datasheets
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 10GBase-X, 100GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 3U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limite (C8500-20X6C) cost?
Uniqcli sells the C8500-20X6C for $232,362.18 against a Cisco list price of $342,422.62. Add it to your cart and submit to confirm current pricing, stock, and lead time. Lower pricing is available for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) buys, and emergency or urgent acquisitions. Free US shipping on orders over $2,500.00.
Is the C8500-20X6C TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes — it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the C8500-20X6C in several countries, so Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status varies by production lot. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner: we confirm the country of origin before shipment, and if a given C8500-20X6C is not TAA-designated, we will source a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model. Either way the result is DoDIN APL-ready procurement for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers, with Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance and FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisition support. Request a TAA-compliant quote for the C8500-20X6C and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time — usually within one business day.
Can I buy the C8500-20X6C as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single C8500-20X6C through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.
Where can I find the C8500-20X6C datasheet and specifications?
The official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the C8500-20X6C.
Need the C8500-20X6C TAA-compliant for federal or DoD?
Cisco builds this model in multiple countries, so TAA status depends on the production lot. We confirm country of origin before shipment — and if a unit isn't TAA-designated, we'll quote a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model, DoDIN APL-ready and GPC-payable.
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