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N9K-C9516-FM-E2=
FABRIC MODULE FOR N9516 WITH 100G SUP ACI AND NX-OS
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N9K-C9516-FM-E2= Overview
N9K-C9516-FM-E2= is an advanced Ethernet fabric module designed for high-performance data center environments. Engineered for the Cisco Nexus 9516 chassis, this modular card delivers robust 40Gbps connectivity via QSFP+ interfaces, enabling scalable, low-latency communication and enhanced network throughput for mission-critical applications.
Optimized for integrating into Cisco’s high-density architectures, the module supports essential Ethernet protocols such as TCP/IP and features installation flexibility as a modular component. Its design addresses use cases including expanding data center capacity, upgrading server network interfaces, and connecting to high-speed networks, all while ensuring compatibility with Cisco’s rigorous operational standards.
N9K-C9516-FM-E2= price is $44,504.00, a 40.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $74,290.00. N9K-C9516-FM-E2= is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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N9K-C9516-FM-E2= Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Module / Network Card
- Module Type
- Ethernet
- Data Rate
- 40G
- Connector Type
- QSFP+
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Form Factor
- Modular
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco
- Max Speed
- 40Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Interface Ports
- QSFP+
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 9516 Fabric Module E2
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
N9K-C9516-FM-E2= Use Case
Hyperscale Spine-and-Leaf Fabric for Ultra-High-Bandwidth Data Centers
In a large enterprise data center deploying cloud, virtualization and AI/ML workloads, the N9K-C9516-FM-E2 fabric module integrates 100G ACI and NX-OS support into a spine-and-leaf design. This scenario empowers network architects to scale east-west traffic seamlessly across 10,000+ servers with sub-50µs latency. Benefit: Achieve 4× higher throughput, 30% lower latency and automated policy enforcement at line rate, accelerating application performance and reducing operational complexity.
Multi-Tenant Private Cloud with Dynamic Network Segmentation
A managed service provider builds a secure, multi-tenant private cloud for SaaS and PaaS customers using Cisco ACI and NX-OS on the N9K-C9516-FM-E2 module. The fabric module’s 100G uplinks and programmable policies isolate tenant traffic dynamically, enabling on-demand provisioning of virtual networks. Benefit: Deliver segmented connectivity with zero-touch provisioning, improve tenant SLAs by 99.99% availability, and simplify compliance through centralized automation.
Low-Latency Fabric for Real-Time Financial Trading Platforms
A leading financial institution requires deterministic, ultra-low-latency connectivity to support high-frequency trading engines and real-time market data feeds. Deploying the N9K-C9516-FM-E2 in the core leaf fabric with 100G ACI/NX-OS capabilities minimizes micro-bursts and jitter across trading clusters. Benefit: Reduce end-to-end latency by up to 20%, ensure sub-100µs transaction processing, and maintain regulatory auditability with granular telemetry.
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Product Comparison Table
 N9K-C9516-FM-E2= |  N9K-SC-A |  N9K-SUP-B |  N9K-C9508-FM= |  N9K-SUP-B+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Supervisor Card | Supervisor Module | Fabric Module | Supervisor Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Supervisor/Control Module | Supervisor | Ethernet | Network Supervisor |
| Data Rate | 40G | N/A | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | N/A |
| Connector Type | QSFP+ | N/A | N/A | QSFP+ | N/A |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | N/A | TCP/IP / iSCSI / 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 | 3.3V | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12V DC |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series |
| Max Speed | 40Gbps | N/A | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | N/A |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | High Availability, In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), Redundancy | High availability / Redundancy / Auto-negotiation / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | N/A |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 75W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | QSFP+ | N/A | N/A | QSFP+ | N/A |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 9516 Fabric Module E2 | Cisco Nexus N9K-SC-A Supervisor Card | Cisco Nexus N9K-SUP-B Supervisor Module | Cisco Nexus 9508-FM Fabric Module | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series N9K-SUP-B+ Supervisor Module |
| 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 |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hira Javed
4
Excellent 100G support.
A
Andrei Popescu
5
Reliable under heavy loads.
D
Dawn Mitchell
3
No performance issues.
F
Fahad Ali
4
Strong Cisco quality.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco N9K-C9516-FM-E2= fabric module?
The N9K-C9516-FM-E2= is a high-density 100 Gigabit Ethernet fabric module designed for the Cisco Nexus 9516 chassis, supporting both Cisco ACI and NX-OS environments.
How many 100G ports does the N9K-C9516-FM-E2= provide?
The module provides 48 fixed QSFP28 ports, each capable of 100 Gbps line-rate forwarding for a total of 4.8 Tbps port capacity.
What is the total switching capacity of the N9K-C9516-FM-E2=?
Each module delivers 30 Tbps of non-blocking fabric bandwidth when installed in the Nexus 9516 chassis.
Is the N9K-C9516-FM-E2= compatible with Cisco Nexus 9516 chassis?
Yes. The N9K-C9516-FM-E2= is specifically engineered to plug into the fabric slots of the Nexus 9516 chassis.