Nexus data center switches
Cisco Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 Linecard Slots
VPN# N9K-C9516
Available to order · ships in ~1–2 weeks
Pre-tax. GPC accepted; ask about volume and emergency-acquisition pricing.
- Product Type
- Switch Chassis
- Manageable
- Yes
- Product Family
- Nexus 9000
- Stack Port
- No
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 16
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Expansion Slot Type
- Line Card
- Brand Name
- Cisco
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
- TAA-compliant & government contract-vehicle ready
Overview
Cisco Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 Linecard Slots - Manageable - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 21U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limited Warranty (part number N9K-C9516) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco Switches & Bridges category. Manageable: Yes.
Manageable - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 21U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limited Warranty
• Can rapidly increase network capacity with minimal effort • Supports layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation • Management capability allows maximum efficiency and with unrestricted control
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Limited Warranty: 1 Year Year · Layer Supported: 3 · Total Number of Expansion Slots: 16 · Expansion Slot Type: Line Card · Environmentally Friendly: Yes · Compatible Rack Unit: 21U · Height: 17.5" mm.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Can rapidly increase network capacity with minimal effort
- Supports layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability
- Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
- Management capability allows maximum efficiency and with unrestricted control
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 Linecard Slots - Manageable - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 21U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limited Warranty datasheet & specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- 1 Year Year
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported
- 3
I/O Expansions
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 16
- Expansion Slot Type
- Line Card
Miscellaneous
- Environmentally Friendly
- Yes
Physical Characteristics
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 21U
- Height
- 17.5" mm
- Width
- 36.7" mm
- Depth
- 31.8" mm
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Weight (Approximate)
- 192 lb g
Interfaces/Ports
- Modular
- Yes
- Uplink Port
- No
- Stack Port
- No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 16 x Expansion Slot
Power Description
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Power Source
- Power Supply
General Information
- Product Type
- Switch Chassis
- Product Series
- 9000
- Product Model
- 9516
Official Cisco datasheet
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 Linecard Slots - Manageable - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 21U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limited Warranty (N9K-C9516) cost?
Uniqcli sells the N9K-C9516 for $37,154.31 against a Cisco list price of $54,403.41. 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-C9516 TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes — it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the N9K-C9516 in several countries, so Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status varies by production lot. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner: we confirm the country of origin before shipment, and if a given N9K-C9516 is not TAA-designated, we will source a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model. Either way the result is DoDIN APL-ready procurement for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers, with Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance and FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisition support. Request a TAA-compliant quote for the N9K-C9516 and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time — usually within one business day.
Can I buy the N9K-C9516 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single N9K-C9516 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-C9516 datasheet and specifications?
The official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the N9K-C9516.
Need the N9K-C9516 TAA-compliant for federal or DoD?
Cisco builds this model in multiple countries, so TAA status depends on the production lot. We confirm country of origin before shipment — and if a unit isn't TAA-designated, we'll quote a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model, DoDIN APL-ready and GPC-payable.
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