Brand: Cisco · SKU: N9K-C9316D-GX · MPN: N9K-C9316D-GX · Category: Networking
The Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX is a high-performance, fixed-port spine switch in the Cisco Nexus 9300-GX Series, based on Cisco Cloud Scale technology. It features 16 ports supporting 400/100/40-Gbps via QSFP-DD interfaces, allowing for transparent migration from 40G/100G to 400G fabrics. It supports both Cisco ACI and standard NX-OS modes, delivering highly flexible Layer 2 and Layer 3 scalability and performance for modern, virtualized, and cloud data centers. It also supports advanced telemetry and programmability features.
| CPU | Broadwell-DE with 4 cores |
|---|---|
| SSD | 128 GB |
| Ports | 16 x 400/100/40-Gbps QSFP-DD |
| USB Port | 1 port |
| Throughput | 6.4 Tbps |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable (1U) |
| Console Port | 1 x RS-232 serial |
| Packet Buffer | 80 MB centralized buffer |
| Management Ports | 2 (1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T and 1 x 1-Gbps SFP+) |
| Power Consumption | 1010 W |
| LPM Entries (IPv4) | 896000 |
| Switching Capacity | 12.8 Tbps |
| System Memory (ACI) | 24 GB |
| System Memory (NX-OS) | 16 GB |
| MAC Address Table Size | 256K entries |
| Host Table Entries (IPv4) | 896000 |
| Supported Operation Modes | Cisco ACI or Cisco NX-OS |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty (For new/refurbished units from some sellers, check source) |
| Weight | 28.80 lb (Approximate) |
| Dimensions | 3.38 x 17.37 x 22.27 in. (H x W x D) or 8.59 x 44.13 x 56.58 cm (H x W x D) |
The Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX is a next-generation fixed switch in the Nexus 9300-GX Series, utilizing Cisco Cloud Scale technology. It is designed as a spine switch, featuring 16 QSFP-DD ports that support 400G, 100G, and 40G speeds. This backward-compatible platform allows for seamless fabric migration to 400 Gbps. It is ideal for dynamic data center environments requiring high-throughput, low-latency connections, and supports both ACI and NX-OS deployment models, along with advanced telemetry capabilities.
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This Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX Switch includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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