N9K-C9516

Cisco N9K-C9516 switch

• Application instances are created dynamically, so provisioning, modification, and removal of application network connectivity also need to be dynamic.
• With business units demanding accelerated application deployments, your IT department needs to provide a shared IT infrastructure that addresses time-to-market needs and an increased return on investment (ROI).
• When you deploy a mix of custom, open-source, and off-the-shelf commercial applications, your IT department must manage security and quality of service (QoS) for environments that support multitenancy.
• With applications transitioning to a less monolithic, scale-out, multinode model, your IT infrastructure must scale with the speed of business and provide support for 100 Megabit Ethernet connectivity and 1, 10, 25, 40, 50, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

• Product Type :Switch Chassis
• Manufacturer Part Number :N9K-C9516
• Power Source :Power Supply
• Limited Warranty :1 Year
• Layer Supported :3
• Weight (Approximate) :192 lb
• Form Factor :Rack-mountable
• Manufacturer :Cisco Systems, Inc
• Product Model :9516
• Product Line :Nexus
• Product Series :9000
• Brand Name :Cisco
• Expansion Slot Type :Line Card
• Height :17.5″
• Width :36.7″
• Depth :31.8″
• Manageable :Yes
• Environmentally Friendly :Yes
• Environmental Certification :RoHS-6
• Compatible Rack Unit :21U
• Number of Total Expansion Slots :16
• Modular :Yes
• Uplink Port :No
• Stack Port :No
• Port/Expansion Slot Details :16 x Expansion Slot
• Redundant Power Supply Supported :Yes

• Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable, occupying 20U of rack space​

• Slot Configuration: 16 slots for line cards, allowing for high-density port configurations​

• Performance: Offers up to 60 Tbps of non-blocking performance with latency of less than 5 microseconds

• 5-Year BrightStar warranty for end user customers
• 90-Day BrightStar Warranty for resellers

• Free FedEx Ground shipping within the United States
• FedEx Overnight shipping available as well
• FedEx International Shipping available for customers outside of the United States

Q: What line cards are compatible with the N9K-C9516 chassis?

A: The N9K-C9516 supports a broad range of 1/10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet line cards, providing flexibility to meet various networking requirements.

Q: How does the N9K-C9516 ensure high availability?

A: The switch is designed with full redundancy, including supervisors, system controllers, power supplies, and fan trays, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of a component failure.

Q: What is the typical use case for the N9K-C9516?

A: The N9K-C9516 is ideal for large-scale data centers requiring high port density, scalability, and robust performance to support mission-critical applications.

Q: Can the N9K-C9516 operate in different modes?

A: Yes, the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches, including the N9K-C9516, can operate in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode or Cisco NX-OS mode, providing flexibility based on organizational needs.

Q: What are the dimensions and weight of the N9K-C9516?

A: The N9K-C9516 is a rack-mountable chassis occupying 20U of rack space. Specific weight details can vary based on configuration and installed modules.