300-415 Question 46
Single answerA company is deploying Cisco SD-WAN to connect its branch offices. The IT team needs a platform that supports advanced security features, has high-performance hardware for large-scale deployments, and offers flexibility in deployment models. Which Cisco SD-WAN Edge platform should they choose?
- A
Cisco ISR 1100 Series
- B
Cisco vEdge 1000
- C
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms
- D
Cisco vEdge Cloud
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are purpose-built for high-performance SD-WAN deployments. They support advanced security features such as integrated firewall and IPS, offer high throughput, and are suitable for large-scale branch or data center deployments. This makes them the most appropriate choice for the given scenario.
- A. Incorrect.
Cisco ISR 1100 Series is suitable for small to medium branch offices and supports SD-WAN functionality but may not provide the high-performance capabilities required for large-scale deployments.
- B. Incorrect.
Cisco vEdge 1000 is designed for small to medium-sized branch offices and does not offer the advanced performance or security features required for large-scale deployments.
- C. Correct.
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are designed for high-performance deployments, support advanced security capabilities, and offer flexible deployment models, making them ideal for large-scale SD-WAN deployments.
- D. Incorrect.
Cisco vEdge Cloud is a virtual platform suitable for cloud-based SD-WAN implementations but lacks the high-performance hardware required for large-scale branch deployments.