Brand: Cisco · SKU: N9K-X97160YC-EX · MPN: N9K-X97160YC-EX · Category: Networking
The Cisco Nexus N9K-X97160YC-EX is a high-density, low-latency line card designed for the Cisco Nexus 9500 Series modular switches. It features 48 ports of 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet SFP28/SFP+ and 4 ports of 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 uplinks. Built on Cisco Cloud Scale technology (EX ASIC), this module delivers up to 1.6 Tbps of throughput and 5.11 Bpps of forwarding performance. It supports advanced data center features including Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), VXLAN EVPN, and comprehensive telemetry. It is optimized for high-performance leaf-and-spine architectures in cloud-scale and enterprise data centers.
| MTBF | 439,920 hours |
|---|---|
| ASIC Type | Cisco Cloud Scale (EX) |
| Throughput | 1.6 Tbps |
| Port Density | 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps SFP28, 4 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 |
| VLAN Support | 4,096 |
| System Buffer | 40 MB |
| Forwarding Rate | 5.11 Bpps |
| MAC Address Table | 64,000 entries |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Weight | 12.74 lbs |
| Dimensions | 1.73 x 15.57 x 22.22 inches |
High-performance expansion module providing flexible 25G and 100G connectivity for Nexus 9500 modular switches, supporting ACI and VXLAN for modern data centers.
Yes, this Cisco Nexus 9500 48-port 1/10/25-Gbps SFP+ and 4-port 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 Line Card (N9K-X97160YC-EX) 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 9500 48-port 1/10/25-Gbps SFP+ and 4-port 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 Line Card includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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