Transceivers & optics
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch
VPN# C8500-20X6C-RF
Available to order · ships in ~1–2 weeks
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 - Refurbished - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 3U - Rack-mountable (part number C8500-20X6C-RF) 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 - Refurbished - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 3U - Rack-mountable
• Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance • Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation • Managed switch provides a reliable foundation for your network • 100 Gigabit Ethernet provides high bandwidth performance, ease of use and reliability for your network backbone
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · 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 · Layer Supported: 3 · Number of SFP+ Slots: 20 · Total Number of Expansion Slots: 26.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance
- Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design
- Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
- Managed switch provides a reliable foundation for your network
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet provides high bandwidth performance, ease of use and reliability for your network backbone
- 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 - Refurbished - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 3U - Rack-mountable datasheet & specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
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
I/O Expansions
- Number of SFP+ Slots
- 20
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 26
- Expansion Slot Type
- SFP+, QSFP+
Miscellaneous
- Environmentally Friendly
- Yes
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
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 Condition
- Refurbished
- Product Series
- 8500
Documents & datasheets
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- Document (PDF)
- Document (PDF)
- Document (PDF)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet - 10GBase-X, 100GBase-X - Refurbished - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 3U - Rack-mountable (C8500-20X6C-RF) cost?
Uniqcli sells the C8500-20X6C-RF for $157,541.55 against a Cisco list price of $232,162.54. 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-RF TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes — it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the C8500-20X6C-RF 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-RF 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-RF and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time — usually within one business day.
Can I buy the C8500-20X6C-RF as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single C8500-20X6C-RF 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-RF 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-RF.
Need the C8500-20X6C-RF 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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