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Cisco N3K-C3016-BA-L3 | 16x QSFP+ 40GbE, PoE: none, uplinks: none, license: Base + LAN Enterprise, airflow: port-side intake, PSU: AC

SKU:N3K-C3016-BA-L3

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Description

Compact 1RU 40GbE top-of-rack switch with 16 QSFP+ ports for nonblocking leaf/spine fabrics. Each QSFP+ can break out to 4x10GbE for flexible aggregation or server connectivity. This bundle includes Base and LAN Enterprise feature licenses for advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 services. Reversed airflow (port-side intake) aligns with cold-aisle front orientation and AC power input fits standard data center racks. Optimized for ultra-low-latency, deterministic performance with NX-OS, supporting vPC, rich QoS/ACLs, multicast, and automation-friendly operations. Field-replaceable fan trays and PSUs simplify maintenance.

Features

- 16x 40GbE QSFP+ with flexible 4x10GbE breakout
- Low-latency, nonblocking architecture for modern leaf/spine designs
- LAN Enterprise license pre-bundled for full L3 feature enablement
- Hot-swappable cooling and power components
- Operational simplicity with NX-OS and automation-friendly tooling
- Port-side intake airflow to match cold-aisle front orientation

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: Does this model support 10GbE via breakout?
A: Yes. Each QSFP+ port can break out to 4x10GbE with the appropriate fanout cables or optics.

Q: Is PoE available on any ports?
A: No. This data center switch does not provide PoE.

Q: Which licenses are included?
A: The bundle includes Base and LAN Enterprise licenses, enabling advanced Layer 3 features.

Q: What is the airflow direction?
A: Reversed airflow (port-side intake), suitable for cold-aisle at the port side.

Q: Are optics or cables included?
A: No. Transceivers and breakout cables are sold separately.

Technical Specifications

- Form factor: 1RU fixed switch
- Ports: 16x QSFP+ 40GbE (breakout to 4x10GbE per port supported)
- PoE: Not supported
- Dedicated uplinks: None (all ports are line-rate data ports)
- Airflow: Reversed (port-side intake)
- Power: AC input
- OS: NX-OS; Base + LAN Enterprise licenses included
- Layer 2: VLANs, STP/MST, LACP, QoS, ACLs
- Layer 3 (LAN Ent): Static, OSPF, BGP, PIM multicast (feature set dependent)
- High-availability: Hot-swappable fan trays and power supplies
- Management: Out-of-band 10/100/1000 mgmt port, RJ-45 console, USB
- Deployment: Top-of-rack leaf or compact spine for low-latency fabrics
- Rack mounting: Standard 19-inch rack kit

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