Brand: Cisco · SKU: N9K-C9516 · MPN: N9K-C9516 · Category: Networking
The Cisco Nexus 9516 is a high-density, modular switch chassis designed for the most demanding data center environments. As part of the Cisco Nexus 9500 Series, it features a 16-slot configuration that supports a wide range of 1/10/40/100/400 Gigabit Ethernet line cards. The chassis is built with a midplane-free design to optimize airflow and power efficiency. It provides up to 60 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity with latency of less than 5 microseconds. The N9K-C9516 supports fully redundant components including supervisors, system controllers, power supplies, and fan trays to ensure high availability and eliminate single points of failure. It operates in two modes: Cisco NX-OS for traditional Layer 2/3 deployments and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) for automated, policy-driven network fabrics.
| MTBF | 680,000 hours |
|---|---|
| Rack Units | 21RU |
| Fan Tray Slots | Up to 3 |
| Line Card Slots | 16 |
| Supervisor Slots | Up to 2 |
| Power Supply Slots | Up to 10 |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 60 Tbps |
| Fabric Module Slots | Up to 6 |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| System Controller Slots | Up to 2 |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty |
| Weight | 192 lb (87.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 36.70 x 17.50 x 31.76 in (93.41 x 44.50 x 80.67 cm) |
The Cisco Nexus 9516 is the flagship of the 9500 series, offering the highest port density and scalability for core and aggregation layers in large-scale data centers and cloud infrastructures.
Yes, this Cisco Nexus 9516 Switch Chassis (N9K-C9516) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco Nexus 9516 Switch Chassis includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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