• Cisco N9K-X9400-16W 16x 200G QSFP56 line card for Nexus 9500 in silver Dell rack
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Cisco N9K-X9400-16W | 16x 200G line card | QSFP56 | 50/100/200G breakout capable | for Nexus 9500

N9K-X9400-16W

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Description

High-density 200GbE line card adding 16 ports of multi-rate data center connectivity to Nexus 9500 modular chassis. QSFP56 interfaces support 200G plus flexible breakouts to 2x100G or 4x50G (with supported optics/cables) for leaf/spine aggregation and scalable fabrics.

Features

- Dense 16-port 200GbE for high-performance fabrics
- Flexible 50/100/200G operation for migration and right-sizing
- QSFP56 interfaces for broad optics and cable ecosystem
- Breakout capability to align with diverse leaf/spine designs
- Hot-swappable module for reduced downtime
- Integrates with NX-OS for automated and programmable networks

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

- Port count: 16
- Per-port speed: 200 GbE (multi-rate)
- Supported speeds: 50/100/200 GbE (with supported optics/cables)
- Port form factor: QSFP56
- Breakout support: 4x50G or 2x100G per 200G port (where supported)
- Chassis compatibility: Nexus 9500 series (9400-series line card family)
- Hot-swappable: Yes
- Operating system: NX-OS

FAQs

Q: Which transceivers and cables are supported on the ports?
A: QSFP56 optical modules, DAC, and AOC qualified for the platform; refer to the official transceiver compatibility matrix for exact part support.

Q: Can I break out a 200G port?
A: Yes. Where supported, a 200G port can break out to 2x100G or 4x50G using appropriate breakout optics or DAC/AOC cables.

Q: Do I need additional licenses to use the physical ports?
A: Physical port activation generally does not require additional licenses; feature licenses may be required for certain NX-OS capabilities.

Q: Is the line card hot-swappable?
A: Yes, it can be inserted or removed while the chassis remains powered, following recommended maintenance practices.

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