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Cisco N9K-C9516 N9500 16-Slot Chassis Switch
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- Cisco N9K-C9516 N9500 16-Slot Chassis Switch
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Modular Switching for Data Center Aggregation
N9K-C9516 is a modular data center switch chassis, not a fixed-port switch or a populated chassis bundle. The Cisco N9516 chassis supports NX-OS and Cisco ACI deployments, with network interfaces supplied by separately selected line cards. The N9500 architecture accommodates spine, core, aggregation, and gateway roles; the installed components determine the usable interfaces and capabilities.
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Technical Details
N9K-C9516 accommodates six matching fabric modules, two matching supervisors, and two system controllers. Direct connections between line cards and fabric modules eliminate a midplane. Power redundancy depends on the installed component load and supply configuration. NX-OS provides Static routing without an additional feature license; licensed routing capabilities must be specified separately.
Ordering
N9K-C9516 is offered new sealed or certified refurbished; specify the condition and included components on the purchase order. Certified refurbished assemblies are inspected and bench-tested for power-on, POST, clean boot, and module bay recognition; managed units have firmware verified and configurations wiped to factory default. New units carry up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty, certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year, and every condition has 30-day returns with terms applying. For enterprise and volume orders, submit the component requirements and quantities together; PO purchases are accepted, with Net-30 available for government.
Key Specs
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS operating mode |
Port Configuration | 16 line-card slots; interfaces require line cards |
Cooling | Port-side intake using N9K-C9516-FAN fan trays |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale scheduled January 29, 2027 |
N9K-C9516 Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N9K-C9516
- Brand
- Cisco
- Series
- N9500
- Use Case
- Data Center
- Management Type
- Managed
- RJ-45 Access Port Count
- 0
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Redundant PSU
- Optional
- Cooling
- Port-side intake
- Operating Temperature
- 0°C to 40°C
- MTBF
- 680000 Hours
- Cisco Warranty
- 1-year limited hardware / Cisco support ends January 31, 2032.
- Certifications
- UL 60950-1 Second Edition / IEC 60950-1 Second Edition / EN 60950-1 Second Edition / 47CFR Part 15 Class A
- Height
- 934.1 mm
- Width
- 445 mm
- Depth
- 806.7 mm
- Weight
- 87.3 kg
Best For
Chassis Migration
When replacing a discontinued N7K-C7018= chassis, the migration changes the available line-card slots from 18 to 16. The corresponding spare chassis is N9K-C9516=. Treat the purchase as a chassis redesign rather than a component transfer, and specify the complete replacement hardware configuration before issuing the PO.
Chassis Sparing
When maintaining a spare N9K-C9516 for an installed estate, distinguish a chassis-only spare from a complete operational assembly. ORM provides regional stock and RMA coverage across the UK, EU, US, and MEA, with advance replacement. Specify the required condition, included components, and replacement scope on the PO.
Not Suitable If
A ready-to-connect fixed-port switch
N9K-C9516 is a chassis with line-card slots, rather than an integrated fixed-port configuration. A chassis-only order requires a separately specified component configuration before deployment.
Cisco support beyond January 2032
N9K-C9516 reaches its last date of Cisco support on January 31, 2032. No direct replacement is available for the 16-slot chassis.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9K-C9516 |  N9K-C9504 |  N9K-C9508 |  N9K-C93180LC-EX |  N9K-C9336PQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 806.7 mm | 842 mm | 806.7 mm | 571 mm | 571 mm |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Height | 934.1 mm | 311 mm | 577.8 mm | 44 mm | 89 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C9516 | N9K-C9504 | N9K-C9508 | N9K-C93180LC-EX | N9K-C9336PQ |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 439 mm | 445 mm |
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Questions & Answers
What does the N9K-C9516 part number identify?
N9K-C9516 identifies the Cisco N9516 chassis with 16 line-card slots, not 16 Ethernet ports. The chassis PID does not select a populated interface configuration.
How is N9K-C9516 managed?
N9K-C9516 uses supervisor-based management, including serial and Ethernet management connections. NX-OS supports NX-API automation and DCNM management; Cisco ACI provides the alternative fabric operating mode.
What is the lifecycle status of N9K-C9516?
N9K-C9516 has an announced end-of-sale date of January 29, 2027, and a last date of support of January 31, 2032. End of sale is scheduled, not already completed.
What conditions and warranties does ORM offer for N9K-C9516?
ORM offers N9K-C9516 new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty, or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty cannot extend beyond January 31, 2032.
Which licensing paths are available for the N9500 series?
The N9500 series supports DCN Essentials, DCN Advantage, and DCN Premier subscriptions with a three-year minimum term. Perpetual alternatives include DCN Advantage and NX-OS Advantage; perpetual licenses are not portable between devices.
What is the difference between N9K-C9516 and N9K-C9508?
N9K-C9516 provides 16 line-card slots, while N9K-C9508 provides eight. N9K-C9516 suits configurations requiring the larger slot count; N9K-C9508 accommodates an eight-slot chassis configuration.
What is the difference between N9K-C9516 and N9K-C9516-B0?
N9K-C9516 is the chassis PID; N9K-C9516-B0 bundles one supervisor, three power supplies, two system controllers, two fabric modules, and three fan trays. Both have end of sale scheduled for January 29, 2027.
Which older chassis does the Cisco N9516 replace?
The Cisco N9516 spare chassis N9K-C9516= replaces the discontinued N7K-C7018= chassis. The replacement provides 16 line-card slots rather than 18, so the hardware configuration requires redesign rather than direct component transfer.
Can N9K-C9516 use dynamic routing without an additional license?
N9K-C9516 supports Static routing without an additional NX-OS feature license. OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS require the appropriate software entitlement; the chassis PID alone does not establish those entitlements.
What happens when an N9500 subscription approaches expiration?
An N9500 subscription generates an expiration notification 90 days before its licensing contract ends. Perpetual licenses use a different consumption model and remain tied to their device rather than becoming portable replacement entitlements.
Which replacement chassis is available for N9K-C9516?
N9K-C9516 has no direct replacement chassis. Migration can move to the eight-slot Nexus 9500 chassis configuration, but that changes slot capacity and requires a separately specified hardware design.