
Nexus data center switches
Cisco Nexus 9700 X9716D-GX 400G Line Card
VPN# N9K-X9716D-GX
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Overview
The Cisco Nexus X9716D-GX is a Cloud Scale line card for the modular Nexus 9500 chassis, providing 16 ports of 400G QSFP-DD and up to 12.8 Tbps of throughput per slot. It lets organizations scale a single Nexus 9500 chassis into a very high-density 400G spine or aggregation node. Each QSFP-DD port supports breakout to 100G, 50G, 40G, 25G, and 10G for flexible fabric design. The card integrates with NX-OS and ACI, inheriting MACsec, VXLAN EVPN, and telemetry from the platform, and requires Nexus 9500 FM-G fabric modules.
Highlights
- 16x 400G QSFP-DD ports per slot (breakout capable)
- Up to 12.8 Tbps throughput on Cloud Scale silicon
- Adds high-density 400G to modular Nexus 9500 chassis (requires FM-G fabric modules)
- TAA-compliant ordering available; Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
- NX-OS / ACI with MACsec on all front-panel ports and streaming telemetry
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Nexus 9700 X9716D-GX 400G Line Card datasheet and specifications
Module
- Ports
- 16x 400G QSFP-DD (breakout capable)
- Throughput
- Up to 12.8 Tbps per slot
- Type
- Nexus 9500 line card (plug-in module)
- ASIC
- Cisco Cloud Scale (LS6400GX)
Compatibility
- Chassis
- Cisco Nexus 9500 modular series
- Fabric modules
- Requires FM-G fabric modules
- Operating system
- Cisco NX-OS / ACI
- Security
- MACsec line-rate encryption
Official Cisco datasheet
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Nexus 9700 X9716D-GX 400G Line Card (N9K-X9716D-GX) cost?
Uniqcli sells the N9K-X9716D-GX for $63,390.85 against a Cisco list price of $90,080.19. Add it to your cart and submit to confirm current pricing, stock, and lead time. Lower pricing is available for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) buys, and emergency or urgent acquisitions. Free US shipping on orders over $2,500.00.
Is the N9K-X9716D-GX TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
It depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the N9K-X9716D-GX in several countries, so Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status is decided per part number and production lot. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner: where Cisco offers a TAA-designated version (usually a ++ part number) we quote that, we confirm the country of origin before shipment, and we attach a country-of-origin statement on request. That is how US federal, DoD, state, local, education, and healthcare buyers get an audit-ready file, with Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance and FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisition support. Request a TAA-compliant quote for the N9K-X9716D-GX and a specialist will confirm the TAA option, price, and lead time, usually within one business day.
Can I buy the N9K-X9716D-GX as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single N9K-X9716D-GX through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.
Where can I find the N9K-X9716D-GX datasheet and specifications?
The specifications section on this page lists the published specs for the N9K-X9716D-GX, including ports, power, and dimensions where Cisco publishes them. Ask us for the full Cisco datasheet and we will send the current PDF with your quote.
Need the N9K-X9716D-GX TAA-compliant for federal or DoD?
Cisco builds this model in multiple countries, so TAA status is decided per part number and production lot. Where Cisco offers a TAA-designated version (usually a ++ part number) we quote that, confirm the country of origin before shipment, and attach the paperwork. GPC-payable. Check the TAA line →
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