C8000v ec2 instance selection

[Naz_sys_d]

Hello,

We plan to setup c8000v (not as SD-WAN) in AWS (PAYG), but can't find information about ec2 type and throughput relations.

I just found in documentation (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/catalyst-8000v-edge-software/datasheet-c78-744101.html) next - 

The Catalyst 8000V requires the following from the virtualized server hardware:

●  CPU – 1 to 8 virtual CPUs (depending on the throughput and feature set)

●  Memory – 4 GB to 16 GB (depending on the throughput and feature set)

but can't find comparison between ec2 type and throughput...

Maybe someone has found or knows about the corresponding between performance an instance type?

Thanks in advance,

Nazar

[pieterh]

I do not think there IS a relation between EC2 type and throughput

=> The Cisco Catalyst 8000V is licensed based on throughput, feature set, and term
The Cisco IOS XE Software of the Catalyst 8000V offers numerous throughput options. Tier-based licensing options were made available starting with IOS XE release 17.7.1. Prior to this release, all IOS XE 17.6.1 and ealier, utilize bandwidth ladder options 10, 50, 100, 250, and 500 Mbps, and 1, 2.5, 5, and 10 Gbps. Upon activation of a particular option, the Catalyst 8000V limits its aggregate bidirectional throughput to that option. For Cisco SD-WAN, refer to the Cisco DNA Subscription Ordering Guide

Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software Deployment Guide for Google Cloud Platform - Overview of Cisco Catalyst 8000V [Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software] - Cisco
mentions:

• To obtain full traffic throughput, you must obtain a software license for Cisco Catalyst 8000V. Otherwise, the throughput is limited to 10 Mbps in the autonomous mode and 250Mbps in the controller mode.

but Deploying Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software on Amazon Web Services - Deploying Cisco Catalyst 8000V on AWS [Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software] - Cisco
does not mention something similar, only for the AWS Transit Gateway Solution describes a configuration step to specify

ParameterDescription

C8000V Throughput Requirements

The required throughput for the Cisco Catalyst 8000V instance. This determines the instance type to be launched. The default value is 2 x 500 Mbps.

I guess in this step a license is installed to allow for bandwith

[Naz_sys_d]

Yeah, but this documentation relate to the Google Cloud, for AWS I think it's could be different.

I will use Pay As You Go licensing with embedded Advantage license. As I understand this is the maximum throughput license.

AWS propose c5.large like vendor recommended, but also there are more powerful ec2 in the list.

When I choose c1000v there are some documentation in AWS Market -

• "IPSec performance Guide: t2.medium for up to 250 Mbps. c5.large for up to 500 Mbps. c5.xlarge for 1 Gbps. c5.2xlarge for up to 2.5 Gbps and c5.4xlarge for up to 4.5Gbps"

But for c8000v not. So if I choose c5.large could I obtain the maximum IPSec throughput (for example)?

[marce1000]

          - FYI : https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/instance-types/

 M.