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Cisco Fabric Module for N9516 with 100G support, NX-OS
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N9K-C9516-FM-E= Overview
N9K-C9516-FM-E= is a high-performance fabric module engineered for Cisco Nexus networking environments. Designed to integrate seamlessly into Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches, it offers robust and scalable interconnectivity that supports high-speed data transfers up to 40Gbps. This modular fabric component leverages a backplane interface for efficient internal communications, ensuring low latency and high availability in demanding data center deployments.
Optimized for modern data center use cases, the N9K-C9516-FM-E= fabric module enhances network performance by supporting Ethernet protocols and facilitating rapid inter-module communication. Its plug-and-play modular design enables straightforward installation and upgrades, making it an ideal solution for expanding data center capacity and bolstering network resiliency in mission-critical environments.
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N9K-C9516-FM-E= Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Module
- Module Type
- Fabric Module
- Data Rate
- 40Gbps
- Connector Type
- N/A
- Supported Protocols
- Ethernet
- Form Factor
- Modular
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- N/A
- Compatibility
- Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
- Max Speed
- 40Gbps
- Supported Features
- High availability, scalability, low latency
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Interface Ports
- N/A
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 9516 Fabric Module (N9K-C9516-FM-E=)
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
N9K-C9516-FM-E= Use Case
High-Performance Spine-Leaf Fabric for Cloud-Scale Data Centers
In a hyperscale cloud provider’s multi-tenant data center, the N9K-C9516-FM-E Cisco Fabric Module (100G, NX-OS) powers the spine layer with ultra-low-latency forwarding and deterministic east-west traffic. By delivering line-rate 100G connectivity and hardware-accelerated features, it boosts VM migration speeds by 40% and drives network saturation above 90%, ensuring seamless scale-out of compute and storage clusters.
AI/ML Training Cluster Acceleration in High-Density Environments
A research institution deploys GPU-based AI/ML clusters requiring sustained 100G throughput for parameter synchronization. The N9K-C9516-FM-E Cisco Fabric Module on Nexus 9516 enables high-density port aggregation and NX-OS QoS policies, reducing inter-node jitter by 60% and cutting model training times by 30%, while providing simplified management through Cisco’s CLI and telemetry.
Hybrid Cloud Interconnect for Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
A global enterprise extends its on-premise data center to a co-located DR site using a 100G MPLS fabric. The N9K-C9516-FM-E Cisco Fabric Module with NX-OS delivers end-to-end encrypted 100G tunnels, automated failover and BFD monitoring. This setup achieves sub-second DR-failover, 99.999% link uptime and a 50% reduction in replication windows, fulfilling stringent RPO/RTO SLAs.
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Product Comparison Table
 N9K-C9516-FM-E= |  N9K-X9636C-R |  N9K-X9636C-RX |  N9K-M4PC-CFP2 |  N9K-X96136YC-R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module |
| Module Type | Fabric Module | Ethernet | Ethernet | CFP2 | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40G | 40G |
| Connector Type | N/A | QSFP+ | SFP+ | CFP2 | QSFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | Ethernet | TCP/IP, Ethernet | TCP/IP, Fibre Channel | TCP/IP, Ethernet | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches | Cisco | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches | Cisco |
| Max Speed | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Supported Features | High availability, scalability, low latency | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | N/A | QSFP+ | Ethernet | CFP2 | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 9516 Fabric Module (N9K-C9516-FM-E=) | Cisco Nexus N9K-X9636C-R | Cisco Nexus N9K-X9636C-RX | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series M4PC CFP2 Module | Cisco Nexus N9K-X96136YC-R |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Fabric Module N9K-C9516-FM-E and what functionality does it provide?
The N9K-C9516-FM-E is a fabric module for the Cisco Nexus 9516 chassis that delivers hardware-based 100G fabric switching and low-latency connectivity under NX-OS.
Which switch chassis is compatible with the N9K-C9516-FM-E fabric module?
The N9K-C9516-FM-E is exclusively compatible with the Cisco Nexus 9516 chassis, providing seamless integration and optimized fabric throughput.
How much fabric bandwidth does the Cisco Fabric Module N9K-C9516-FM-E support?
It delivers up to 3.2 Tbps per module with full 100G per slot fabric throughput, ensuring high-performance aggregation across line cards.
Does the N9K-C9516-FM-E support 100 Gigabit Ethernet line cards?
Yes, the fabric module supports 100 Gbps per slot to accommodate all Nexus 9500 Series line cards with 100G connectivity.