Specifications

Chapter 2 LAN Switching
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Cisco Catalyst 8500 Multiservice Switch Routers
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Multiservice Switch Routers
The Catalyst 8500 family multiservice switch routers integrate
multiservice ATM switching with wire-speed multiprotocol routing for
Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet into a single platform that also
supports advanced Cisco IOS services for QoS and security. This family
delivers enterprise MAN/WAN and Service Provider multiservice edge
solutions with scalable performance, lower cost of ownership, and offer
multiple interface options in a modular chassis. The Catalyst 8500 series
consists of the modular Catalyst 8510 (10-Gbps, 5-slot) switch and the
modular Catalyst 8540 (40-Gbps, 13-slot) switch. Both switches
implement Cisco IOS Software to provide a variety of network services
including reliability, security, management, and QoS with CiscoAssure policy networking.
When to Sell
Key Features
• Ideal for integrated multiservice ATM switching with wire-speed multiprotocol routing
for gigabit Ethernet (L3eATM or Layer 3 enabled ATM)
• Ideal for aggregating multiprotocol traffic from multiple wiring closets or from
workgroup switches such as the Catalyst 5000 or distribution/server aggregation
switches such as the Catalyst 6000 Family
• Provides nonblocking routing for IP, IPX, and IP multicast while also offering
wire-speed Layer 2 switching for nonroutable protocols such as NetBIOS and DECnet
local-area transport (LAT)
• Aggregate throughput of up to 24 million packets per second (pps) for non-blocking,
wirespeed Layer 3 switching
Competitive Products
Specifications
Sell This Product When a Customer Needs These Features
Catalyst 8540 and
Catalyst 8510
• Integrated 10/100 FE, GE, and ATM
• Flexible ATM interfaces (T1/E1, IMA, DS3/E3, OC-3, OC-12, and OC-48)
• Frame relay and circuit emulation services
• Wire-speed performance
• Multiservice MAN/WAN applications
• Multiservice Edge solutions
• Voice, data, and video solutions
• MPLS VPN
• Foundry: Big Iron
• Lucent: PSAX 1250 and 2300
• Marconi: ASX 1000, 1200, and 4000
• Alcatel: Omniswitch
Feature Catalyst 8510 Catalyst 8540
Modular Slots
513
Available Modules
See Part Numbers and Ordering information for a partial parts list
Backplane
10 Gbps 40 Gbps
Throughput Performance
6 Mpps 24 Mpps
MAN / WAN
Gig Ethernet / ATM Gig Ethernet / ATM
Dimensions (HxWxD)
10.5 x 17.2 x 18.14 in. 25.25 x 17.3 x 18.25 in.