Cisco Part Number: N9K-C9516 is a Cisco Nexus 9508 Chassis with 16 line card slots
The Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches offer flexibility by operating in two distinct modes – Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI) or Cisco NX-OS. In Cisco ACI mode, these switches deliver a comprehensive, automated, and policy-driven architecture for designing and managing data center fabrics. Alternatively, in Cisco NX-OS mode, these switches provide the capability to leverage foundational layer 2/3 technologies and contemporary features like VXLAN. This mode also supports advanced functionalities such as a Border Gateway Protocol‒Ethernet VPN (BGP-EVPN) control plane, Segment Routing, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and automation through NX-APIs.
The Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches encompass the Nexus 9500 Series modular switches, offering scalability and adaptability, and the Nexus 9200/9300 Series fixed switches, providing a compact and efficient solution for various network requirements.
N9K-C9516: 16-Slot Chassis:
● Up to 3 fan trays
Cisco Nexus 9504 Chassis | Cisco Nexus 9508 Chassis | Cisco Nexus 9516 Chassis | |
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Number of line card slots | 4 | 8 | 16 |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 12.25 x 17.50 x 33.15 in. | 22.70 x 17.50 x 31.76 in. | 36.70 x 17.50 x 31.76 in. |
(31.1 x 44.50 x 84.20 cm) | (57.78 x 44.50 x 80.67 cm) | (93.41 x 44.50 x 80.67 cm) | |
Weight | 84 lb (38.2 kg) | 150 lb (68.2 kg) | 192 lb (87.3 kg) |
Rack Units | 7 | 13 | 21 |