Ipv4 routes on Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge

[Network_Sarovani]

Hi Team , 

Need your help to know the Max number of ipv4 routes learned by Cisco C8500L-8S4X  Model 

Cisco Catalyst C8500L-8S4X

[balaji.bandi]

Check the datasheet table has information.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/catalyst-8500-series-edge-platforms/datasheet-c78-744089.html

[Network_Sarovani]

Does this means -  C8500L-8S4X model will lean 4,00,000 routes by default ?

[M02@rt37]

Hello @Network_Sarovani 

Please note that C8500L-8S4X can support up to 4M IPv4 routes with 16GB of RAM, but the actual number depends on factors like routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), route table usage (IPv4 vs. IPv6, RIB vs. FIB), enabled features (VRFs, MPLS, policy-based routing), and hardware constraints (TCAM and CPU limits)... While 4M is the theoretical maximum, real-world capacity may be lower based on network conditions and configuration.