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Cisco N9K-X97160YC-EX | Nexus 9500 48-Port 10/25G Line Card, 4x 100G QSFP28

N9K-X97160YC-EX

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Description

The Cisco N9K-X97160YC-EX is a high-density line card for Nexus 9500 modular chassis, delivering 48 ports of 1/10/25G SFP28 and 4 ports of 40/100G QSFP28 connectivity. Designed for cloud-scale data center leaf-spine architectures, this non-blocking line card offers 1.6 Tbps throughput and 5.11 Bpps forwarding performance. Ideal for enterprise campus aggregation, high-performance computing environments, and next-generation data center deployments requiring flexible multi-speed Ethernet.

Features

Non-blocking architecture with full line-rate performance across all ports
- VXLAN routing and bridging for network virtualization and overlay networks
- EVPN (Ethernet VPN) support for advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 services
- Advanced Layer 3 routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS
- Cloud-scale ASIC technology for enhanced performance and scalability
- Integrated line-rate security features
- Real-time streaming telemetry for network visibility and analytics
- Smart buffering technology for optimized traffic handling
- Support for policy-based fabric architectures (ACI and VXLAN)
- Quality of Service (QoS) with comprehensive traffic classification and queuing
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and trunking
- Link aggregation (LACP) with up to 512 port channels
- Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) with 490 groups
- Multicast routing with 32,000 routes (PIM, IGMP)
- IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack support
- Energy-efficient design to reduce operational costs
- Compatible with Cisco CloudScale fabric architecture
- Low-latency forwarding for demanding applications

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

48x 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports
- 4x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 uplink ports
- Switching capacity: 1.6 Tbps per line card
- Forwarding performance: 5.11 Bpps (billion packets per second)
- Throughput: Up to 3.2 Tbps when fully provisioned
- MAC address table: 64,000 entries
- Multicast routes: 32,000
- VLANs: 4,096
- VRF instances: 1,000
- ECMP paths: 64
- Port channels: Up to 512
- HSRP groups: 490
- MTBF: 439,920 hours
- Weight: 13.0 lb (5.9 kg)
- Power consumption: Typical 650W, maximum 902W (with FM-E fabric modules)
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Compatible chassis: Nexus 9504, 9508, 9516 (4-, 8-, and 16-slot)
- Fabric module compatibility: N9K-C9504/9508/9516-FM-E, FM-E2, FM-G
- Operating system: NX-OS mode only
- Hot-swappable: Yes, front-accessible
- Form factor: Modular line card for Nexus 9500 platform

FAQs

Q: Is this line card compatible with all Nexus 9500 chassis models?
A: Yes, the N9K-X97160YC-EX is compatible with Nexus 9504, 9508, and 9516 chassis (4-, 8-, and 16-slot configurations). It requires FM-E, FM-E2, or FM-G series fabric modules for operation and is NX-OS mode only.

Q: Can all 48 SFP28 ports run at 25G simultaneously?
A: Yes, all 48 SFP28 ports support full line-rate 25G operation simultaneously when equipped with appropriate SFP28 transceivers. The line card is non-blocking with 1.6 Tbps switching capacity.

Q: Do the QSFP28 ports support breakout configurations?
A: Yes, the 4 QSFP28 ports support 40G and 100G speeds and can be broken out into 4x10G or 4x25G lanes using compatible breakout cables, providing additional flexibility for network design.

Q: Does this line card require licensing for operation?
A: Yes, the N9K-X97160YC-EX requires a Transport Services License (L-N9K-X9700TX) for basic operation. Additional advanced features such as VXLAN, EVPN, and specific Layer 3 capabilities may require separate feature licenses.

Q: Is the line card hot-swappable for maintenance operations?
A: Yes, the N9K-X97160YC-EX is fully hot-swappable and front-accessible, allowing in-service upgrades, replacements, and maintenance without powering down the chassis or disrupting other active line cards.

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