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Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Edge Platform
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Product Type
Cloud Edge
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Release Date
19-OCT-2020
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Primary PIDs for this product line:
C85-12X-CAP
C8500-12X
C8500-12X-RF
C8500-12X-RF=
C8500-12X4QC
C8500-12XBBOPT
C8500-4G8X
C8500-8G4X
C8500-8X4Q
C8500-FILTER-ASSY
C8500L-8S4X-RF=
C8K-12X-IWANPM
C8K-12X4QC-IWANPM
CE8500-12X
CE8500-12X4QC
CE8500-4G8X
CE8500-8G4X
MEMUSB-8GB
MEMUSB-8GB-RF
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Recent Security Notices
21-Jun-2024
Field Notice: FN74148 - PAK and RTU Licenses Cannot Be Converted to Smart Licenses When Doing Direct (Long-Jump) Upgrades from Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.3 or Earlier to Release 17.11 or Later - Workaround Provided
10-Jan-2024
Field Notice: FN72510 - Cisco IOS XE Software: Weak Cryptographic Algorithms Are Not Allowed by Default for IPsec Configuration in Certain Cisco IOS XE Software Releases - Configuration Change Recommended
05-Oct-2023
Field Notice: FN72323 - Cisco IOS XE Software: QuoVadis Root CA 2 Decommission Might Affect Smart Licensing, Smart Call Home, and Other Functionality - Software Upgrade Recommended
29-Sep-2023
Field Notice: FN72578 - Cisco IOS XE - Smart Licensing Using Policy Might Cause High CPU/Memory Usage - Software Upgrade Recommended
15-Aug-2023
Field Notice: FN - 72509 - Weak cryptographic algorithms are not allowed for SNMP user configuration after IOS XE 17.11.1a release - Configuration Change Recommended
Document Categories
Configuration
Data Sheets and Product Information
Install and Upgrade
Literature
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Release and Compatibility
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Translated End-User Guides
Data Sheets and Product Information
At-a-Glance
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms Family At-a-Glance
07-Nov-2023
Data Sheets
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Data Sheet
25-Apr-2024
Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms Data Sheet
08-Jan-2024
End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices
Annonce d’arrêt de commercialisation et de fin de vie de Cisco IOS XE 17.13.x
03-Apr-2024
End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.6.x
04-Oct-2022
End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.8.x
30-Aug-2022
End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.7.x
27-Jul-2022
End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.3.x
21-Apr-2022
End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 17.5.x
30-Aug-2021
Q&A
Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms FAQ
10-Feb-2024
Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms FAQ
16-Nov-2023
Security Notices
Field Notices
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Edge Platform
Field Notice: FN74148 - PAK and RTU Licenses Cannot Be Converted to Smart Licenses When Doing Direct (Long-Jump) Upgrades from Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.3 or Earlier to Release 17.11 or Later - Workaround Provided
21-Jun-2024
Field Notice: FN72578 - Cisco IOS XE - Smart Licensing Using Policy Might Cause High CPU/Memory Usage - Software Upgrade Recommended
29-Sep-2023
Field Notice: FN72510 - Cisco IOS XE Software: Weak Cryptographic Algorithms Are Not Allowed by Default for IPsec Configuration in Certain Cisco IOS XE Software Releases - Configuration Change Recommended
10-Jan-2024
Field Notice: FN72323 - Cisco IOS XE Software: QuoVadis Root CA 2 Decommission Might Affect Smart Licensing, Smart Call Home, and Other Functionality - Software Upgrade Recommended
05-Oct-2023
Field Notice: FN - 72570 - Weak Cryptographic Algorithms Are Not Allowed by Default for OSPF IPsec Configuration in Cisco IOS XE Release 17.11.1 and Later - Configuration Change Recommended
29-Jun-2023
Field Notice: FN - 72509 - Weak cryptographic algorithms are not allowed for SNMP user configuration after IOS XE 17.11.1a release - Configuration Change Recommended
15-Aug-2023
Release and Compatibility
Release Notes
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE 17.14.x
29-Apr-2024
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE 17.13.x
16-Dec-2023
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.6.x
04-Apr-2024
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.9.x
29-Feb-2024
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.8.x
22-Apr-2022
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.7.x
24-Jun-2022
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.12.x
22-Mar-2024
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.11.x
06-Apr-2023
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.10.x
16-Dec-2022
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 SeriesEdge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.4
29-Oct-2020
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 SeriesEdge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.3.x
28-Oct-2023
Release Notes for Cisco Catalyst 8500 SeriesEdge Platforms, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5
04-Feb-2021
Reference
Command References
Cisco SD-Routing Command Reference
18-Dec-2023
Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE 17.13.x
08-Dec-2023
Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.8.x
09-Apr-2022
Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.12.x
28-Jul-2023
Programmability Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.11.x
28-Mar-2023
Install and Upgrade
Install and Upgrade Guides
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
02-Jul-2024
Configuration
Configuration Guides
Most Recent
ACL IPv4
30-Apr-2024
Policy Object Profile
30-Apr-2024
Security Configuration Guide for SD-Routing Devices
30-Apr-2024
Using Configuration Groups for SD-Routing Devices
30-Apr-2024
Using Policy Groups for SD-Routing Devices
30-Apr-2024
Cloud Infrastructure on SD-Routing Devices
04-Apr-2024
Monitor SD-Routing Devices
03-Apr-2024
Software Image Management on SD-Routing Devices
03-Apr-2024
Segment Routing Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 17 | Access and Edge Routers
29-Mar-2024
Network Services Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 17.x
27-Mar-2024
Programmability Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 17.13.x
08-Dec-2023
System Management Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 17.x
21-Aug-2023
Smart Licensing Using Policy for Cisco Enterprise Routing Platforms
01-Aug-2023
Programmability Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.12.x
28-Jul-2023
Cisco Catalyst 8500 and 8500L Series Edge Platforms Software Configuration Guide
10-Apr-2023
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Troubleshooting
Error and System Messages
System Message Guide for Access and Edge Routers, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.x
14-Jul-2021
System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.6.x
18-Aug-2021
System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.9.x
01-Aug-2022
System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.8.x
08-May-2022
System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.7.x
17-Mar-2022
System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.13.x
30-Nov-2023
System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.12.x
28-Jul-2023
System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.11.x
14-Apr-2023
System Message Guide for Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.10.x
04-Apr-2023
Troubleshooting TechNotes
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Edge Platform
Troubleshoot Fan Warning Error
25-Oct-2023
Power Supply Voltage Warning
03-Nov-2023
Literature
Sales Resources
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Ordering Guide
05-Mar-2024
White Papers
An Introduction to the Cisco Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform White Paper
13-Apr-2022
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Architecture White Paper
26-Apr-2021
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