Description
Performance and Scalability
The Cisco Catalyst 8510 Route Processor Switch (C8510-SRP) is a high-performance modular switch designed for large-scale data center and campus networks. It is a member of the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series, which is optimized for high-density 100G and 400G Ethernet deployments.
Performance: The C8510-SRP switch provides high-performance routing and switching capabilities, with a maximum forwarding capacity of 13.2 Tbps and a forwarding rate of up to 9.8 Bpps. It can support up to 576 100G Ethernet ports or 144 400G Ethernet ports, making it suitable for high-bandwidth applications. Additionally, it has advanced features such as MPLS, VxLAN, and EVPN for advanced data center use cases.
Scalability: The C8510-SRP switch is designed for scalability, with a modular architecture that allows for flexible configuration and expansion. It supports up to 8 line cards and 2 route processors, providing up to 576 100G Ethernet ports or 144 400G Ethernet ports. The switch also supports virtualization and multi-tenancy features, enabling it to be used in large-scale cloud environments.
Configuration and Management
The Cisco Catalyst 8510 Route Processor Switch is a high-performance modular switch designed for large-scale enterprise networks. It offers advanced routing and switching features, along with superior scalability and reliability. The switch is based on the Cisco Supervisor Engine 2T, which provides high-speed data processing, advanced security features, and flexible management options.
Configuration:
To configure the Cisco Catalyst 8510 Route Processor Switch, you can use the Cisco IOS CLI (Command-Line Interface) or the Cisco Network Assistant (CNA) graphical user interface. The CLI provides a wide range of commands and options for configuring various features and functions of the switch. You can use the CLI to configure VLANs, routing protocols, security policies, QoS (Quality of Service), and many other aspects of the switch.
The CNA is a web-based application that provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for managing and configuring the switch. It supports basic configuration tasks, such as VLAN and port settings, as well as more advanced tasks, such as configuring QoS policies, routing protocols, and security features.
Management:
The Cisco Catalyst 8510 Route Processor Switch can be managed through various interfaces, including the CLI, CNA, and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). The SNMP interface allows you to monitor and manage the switch remotely, using standard network management tools and applications.
The switch also supports advanced management features, such as Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). These tools provide comprehensive management and monitoring capabilities, including network discovery, device configuration, performance monitoring, and security policy enforcement.
Security and Access Control
The C8510-SRP Cisco Catalyst 8510 Route Processor Switch is a high-performance routing switch designed for large-scale enterprise and service provider networks. It offers advanced security and access control features to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network resources.
Some of the security and access control features of the C8510-SRP switch include:
- Authentication and Authorization: The switch supports a variety of authentication methods such as TACACS+, RADIUS, and LDAP, which allow users to be authenticated before accessing the network. The switch also supports role-based access control (RBAC), which allows administrators to define specific roles and permissions for each user.
- Encryption: The switch supports various encryption protocols such as SSL, SSH, and SNMPv3, which help secure network traffic and prevent eavesdropping and data tampering.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): ACLs are used to control access to network resources by allowing or denying traffic based on predefined criteria such as source/destination IP address, port number, protocol type, etc.
- VLANs: Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) provide a way to partition a physical network into multiple logical networks, each with its own security policies and access control mechanisms.
- Network Segmentation: The switch supports network segmentation, which is the process of dividing a network into smaller subnetworks or segments to reduce the attack surface and limit the spread of malware and other threats.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): The switch can be configured with an IPS module to detect and prevent network-based attacks such as denial of service (DoS), buffer overflow, and SQL injection.
- Network Address Translation (NAT): NAT is used to translate private IP addresses to public IP addresses and vice versa, which helps conceal the internal network structure from external users and provides an additional layer of security.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number C8510-SRP
- Brand Name Cisco
- Device Type Switch – L3 – managed
- Enclosure Type Plug-in module
- Compatible Slots 1 x expansion slot
- Routing Protocol OSPF, IGRP, BGP-4, RIP-1, RIP-2, EIGRP, IGMPv2, HSRP, IGMP, static IP routing
- Remote Management Protocol SNMP, RMON, Telnet
- Encryption Algorithm MD5
- Authentication Method RADIUS, TACACS+
- Features Layer 3 switching, DHCP support, BOOTP support
- Processor 1 R4600 : 100 MHz
- RAM 256 MB
- Flash Memory 16 MB flash
- Status Indicators Link OK, status, transmit, receive
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x 10Base-T – RJ-45 – management 1 x console – 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) – management Serial : 1 x auxiliary – 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
- Expansion Slots Memory
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 122 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 – 90%
Compatibility Information
- Designed For Cisco Catalyst 8510 Campus
