Cisco N9K-C9316D-GX Nexus 9316D Spine switch with 16p 400/100G QSFP-DD

Features

• High-performance Nexus 9000 Series switch
• 16 ports supporting 400/100G QSFP-DD
• Advanced spine-leaf architecture suitable for data centers
• Low latency and high scalability
• Rich set of L2 and L3 features
• VXLAN-based overlays for efficient network segmentation
• Comprehensive programmability with OpenFlow and P4 support
• Integrated with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
• Support for Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
• Advanced telemetry and analytics
• Enhanced security features including MACsec encryption

Technical Specifications

• Switch Model: N9K-C9316D-GX
• Ports: 16 x 400/100G QSFP-DD
• Switching Capacity: Up to 12.8 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 4 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Sub-microsecond
• Dimension: 1RU form factor
• Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable
• Cooling: Redundant, hot-swappable fans
• Operational Mode: NX-OS or ACI mode
• Buffer Size: 40 MB shared buffer
• MAC Addresses: Up to 256,000
• VLAN IDs: Up to 4,094
• Memory: 16 GB DDR4 RAM
• Flash: 32 GB SSD
• Management: CLI, Web UI, SNMP, REST API
• Environment: Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco N9K-C9316D-GX Nexus 9316D Spine Switch?

  The Cisco N9K-C9316D-GX Nexus 9316D is a high-performance, low-latency spine switch designed for use in data centers. It features 16 ports of 400G/100G QSFP-DD connectivity, providing a scalable solution for high-density 400G Ethernet fabric deployments.

• What types of ports are available on the Cisco N9K-C9316D-GX?

  The switch includes 16 ports of 400G/100G QSFP-DD. These ports support a wide range of connection speeds and are suitable for various high-performance data center environments.

• What are the key features of the Nexus 9316D Spine Switch?

  Key features include high port density, ultra-low latency, advanced telemetry and analytics, comprehensive security, and automation capabilities. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern data centers.

• What redundancy and high availability features does the Cisco N9K-C9316D-GX offer?

  The switch offers several high availability features, including hot-swappable power supplies and fans, virtual port channels (vPC), and rapid link failure detection and recovery. These features help ensure continuous operation and minimize downtime.

• Is the Cisco N9K-C9316D-GX suitable for cloud-scale environments?

  Yes, the switch is designed for cloud-scale environments. It provides the scalability, performance, and reliability needed for large-scale data centers and cloud applications.

• What kind of management options are available for the Nexus 9316D?

  The switch supports both traditional command-line interface (CLI) and modern management solutions, including Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), RESTful APIs, and integration with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.

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• Our stock is held in Botany, NSW, near major courier hubs and Sydney International Airport.
• We offer advanced logistics solutions, such as same day delivery, same day collection, overnight delivery, tailgate services, data centre & secure location deliveries, etc.
• Our logistics team ensure every item is packed safe and secure, ensuring no damage occurs to your equipment, in fact, our customers often comment on how good our packing is, check out our ratings on trustpilot.

Warranty and Extended Support Options

• All products sold come with a 12 month return to base warranty.
• For most products, we can also offer extended maintenance contracts, with options such as 24x7 support and an onsite engineer that can repair or replace your part within 2 hours.

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