• Cisco MEM-C8500-16GB 16GB DDR4 green RAM module for Catalyst 8500
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Cisco MEM-C8500-16GB | Catalyst 8500 16GB DDR4 DRAM Router Memory Module

MEM-C8500-16GB

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Description

This 16GB DRAM memory module is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms. It suits WAN edge, SD-WAN and data centre or cloud on-ramp routers that need spare or replacement control-plane memory.

16GB is the default DRAM capacity on the C8500-12X and C8500-12X4QC platforms, supporting the Intel x86 multicore control processor. With the default 16GB, these platforms support 4M IPv4 and IPv6 routes. The memory also supports control-plane processes, SD-WAN services and ThousandEyes, which requires more than 8GB of DRAM. No licence is required for the module itself, and it is powered from the host chassis.

Catalyst 8500 DRAM can be upgraded to 32GB (MEM-C8500-32GB) or 64GB (MEM-C8500-64GB), with 64GB the maximum. The C8500-20X6C ships with 64GB by default. Catalyst 8500L platforms use a separate family of memory parts.

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Features

- Default 16GB control-plane memory for the Intel x86 multicore control processor
- Upgradable to 32GB or 64GB for higher scale
- Supports control-plane processes and SD-WAN services
- Meets the more than 8GB DRAM requirement for ThousandEyes
- Suitable as spare or replacement memory for Catalyst 8500 routers

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- Product type: Router memory module
- Capacity: 16 GB DRAM
- Compatible platforms: Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms (C8500-12X, C8500-12X4QC, C8500-20X6C)
- Default DRAM on C8500-12X and C8500-12X4QC: 16 GB
- Default DRAM on C8500-20X6C: 64 GB (maximum)
- Upgrade options: 32 GB (MEM-C8500-32GB) and 64 GB (MEM-C8500-64GB)
- Maximum DRAM on Catalyst 8500: 64 GB
- Control plane CPU: Intel x86 multicore
- IPv4 and IPv6 routes with default 16 GB: 4M
- Licence: none required for the module
- Power: supplied by the host chassis

FAQs

Q: Which routers use this memory module?
A: It is memory for the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, including the C8500-12X and C8500-12X4QC, where 16GB is the default DRAM capacity.

Q: Can Catalyst 8500 memory be upgraded beyond 16GB?
A: Yes. Catalyst 8500 DRAM can be upgraded to 32GB using MEM-C8500-32GB or to 64GB using MEM-C8500-64GB. The maximum is 64GB.

Q: Does this memory work in a Catalyst 8500L router?
A: No. Catalyst 8500L platforms use a separate family of memory parts, MEM-C8500L-xxGB, so choose the part that matches your platform.

Q: Does the memory module need a licence?
A: No. The module itself does not require a licence. It is powered from the host router chassis.

Q: How does this differ from the 32GB and 64GB options?
A: The difference is capacity. This is the 16GB module, the default on the C8500-12X and C8500-12X4QC, while the 32GB and 64GB parts provide higher memory for greater scale.

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