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N3K-C3016Q-40GE
Cisco N3K-C3016Q-40GE Nexus 3016 16-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet...
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N3K-C3016Q-40GE is a managed data center switch with 16 fixed 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports in a 1U chassis. The Nexus 3016 runs NX-OS, with Layer 2 switching in the default configuration and additional routing capabilities enabled through licenses. Its interfaces serve host-facing or network-facing connections rather than separate access and uplink banks. The chassis is supplied without power supplies or a cooling assembly. The discontinued N3K-C3016-FA-L3 differs by packaging AC power and port-side exhaust airflow with its configuration.
N3K-C3016Q-40GE price for new stock is $670.94, a 67.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $2,090.08. N3K-C3016Q-40GE refurb price is $592.52. N3K-C3016Q-40GE is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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1280 Gbps switching capacity and 950 Mpps forwarding support the switch's fixed interface configuration. A shared 9 MB packet buffer provides space for queued traffic, while the 128000-entry MAC table accommodates Layer 2 forwarding entries. N3K-C3016Q-40GE has 2 GB of boot flash for local image storage. Each QSFP+ interface supports native 40G operation or four 10G connections through breakout cabling. The 227W maximum power requirement provides the equipment allowance for electrical planning; it is separate from the rating of an installed power supply.
N3K-C3016Q-40GE is offered new sealed or certified refurbished; select the condition and itemize required components before submitting the purchase order. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on, POST, clean boot, rated-speed port links, and optics bay recognition, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. ORM's warranty is up to 3-year extended for new units or up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. POs are accepted, government buyers can use Net-30, and enterprise or volume orders can specify regional stock and RMA handling across the UK, EU, US, and MEA, including RMA with advance replacement.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 16 x 40G QSFP+ |
Max Power Draw | 227W |
Ships Without | Power supplies / cooling assembly |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended October 31, 2020 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C9336C-FX2, current migration endpoint |
For an isolated lab reproducing an existing data center configuration, configuration rollback supports staged changes that may need to be reversed. Keep the intended software release and required feature licenses on the purchase record, and specify the configuration baseline before acceptance testing.
When standardizing replacement units across multiple equipment rooms, airflow direction needs an explicit purchase specification. Port-side exhaust uses N3K-C3064-FAN, while port-side intake uses N3K-C3064-FAN-B. Record the required direction and matching power-supply configuration separately for each site's purchase order rather than treating the chassis identifier as a complete configuration.
Native 100G network connections
The fixed interfaces support native 40G rather than 100G. N9K-C9336C-FX2 provides 36 native 40/100G interfaces, so the alternative also changes port density.
Ongoing Cisco hardware service
Cisco service for this chassis ended October 31, 2020. N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current migration endpoint after the discontinued intermediate models in the replacement chain.
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| N3K-C3016Q-40GE |  N3K-C3132Q-V |  N3K-C3524P-10GX |  N3K-C3132-BD-L3 |  N3K-C3132Q-XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 505 mm | 505 mm | 467 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 43.6 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C3016Q-40GE | N3K-C3132Q-V | N3K-C3524P-10GX | N3K-C3132-BD-L3 | N3K-C3132Q-XL |
| Power Consumption | 227W | 290W | 193W | 340W | 290W |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 2500 Gbps | 2500 Gbps |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 8.5 kg. | 7.9 kg | 9.3 kg | 9.3 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
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N3K-C3016Q-40GE identifies the Nexus 3016 chassis with 16 QSFP+ interfaces in a 1RU enclosure. The complete identifier selects the bare chassis rather than a packaged power, airflow, and software configuration. Power supplies and the cooling assembly are excluded from this chassis configuration.
The Nexus 3016 supports CLI management through the console, SSHv2, or Telnet, with in-band and dedicated management-port access. Additional management paths include SNMP, XML NETCONF, and Cisco DCNM. These interfaces support configuration, monitoring, and integration with network management systems rather than an unmanaged operating model.
Yes, N3K-C3016Q-40GE reached end of sale on October 21, 2015, and its last date of Cisco support was October 31, 2020. The original replacement, N3K-C3132Q-40GX, is also discontinued. Subsequent migration steps lead through the discontinued N3K-C3132C-Z to the current N9K-C9336C-FX2.
ORM Systems offers N3K-C3016Q-40GE new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to 3-year extended coverage for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco warranty and service ended October 31, 2020. Refurbished units are inspected, bench-tested, firmware verified, and wiped to factory default.
N3K-BAS1K9 enables base routing on N3K-C3016Q-40GE, including static routing, RIPv2, OSPFv2 limited to 256 routes, and EIGRP stub. N3K-LAN1K9 requires N3K-BAS1K9 and adds advanced routing, including BGP. The default software provides Layer 2 features without an additional routing license, so required routing functions need explicit entitlement verification.
Yes, N3K-C3016Q-40GE supports four 10G connections from each QSFP+ interface through breakout cabling. QSFP-4SFP10G-CU1M, QSFP-4SFP10G-CU3M, and QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M provide copper splitter options. Specify the required cable length and interface mode on the order rather than assuming a native 40G connection will attach directly to an individual 10G interface.
N3K-C3016Q-40GE requires separately selected power and cooling components because the bare chassis excludes both. A port-side exhaust AC configuration uses N2200-PAC-400W with N3K-C3064-FAN. A port-side intake AC configuration uses N2200-PAC-400W-B with N3K-C3064-FAN-B. Specify matching airflow and whether a second power supply is required for redundancy.
N3K-C3016Q-40GE provides 1280 Gbps switching capacity and a 950 Mpps forwarding rate. Its shared packet buffer is 9 MB, and the Layer 2 forwarding table supports 128000 MAC addresses. These figures describe the switch hardware; routing functionality still depends on the installed software licenses.
N3K-C3016-FA-L3 packages AC power with port-side exhaust airflow, while N3K-C3016Q-40GE is a chassis without power supplies or a cooling assembly. Both models are discontinued. The distinction matters when matching historical configurations: the chassis identifier requires separate component selection, while the bundle identifies a packaged configuration.
N9K-C9336C-FX2 supports native 100G connections, while N3K-C3016Q-40GE supports native 40G interfaces. N9K-C9336C-FX2 is the current endpoint of the migration chain. Retaining the older chassis addresses existing 40G configurations; buyers specifying native 100G connections need the newer model rather than expecting an interface upgrade on the discontinued chassis.
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