Product Type | Layer 3 Data Center Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
Installed RAM | 24 GB |
Built-in Storage | 128 GB SSD |
Power Supply Type | Internal hot-plug redundant power supply (supports up to 2 units) |
Redundant Fans | 5+1 hot-swappable fans |
System Buffer | 80 MB |
Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX 16-Port 400G Rack-Mount Switch

Key Benefits

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- High-speed 400G-ready ports provide future-proof scalability for demanding data center workloads
- Comprehensive Layer 3 routing and virtualization (VXLAN, EVPN) support delivers flexibility in complex network architectures
- TAA compliance, redundant hardware, and global standards certifications make it suitable for government and enterprise deployments
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX is an advanced Layer 3 switch purpose-built for modern data center applications. Housed in a compact 1U rack-mountable form, it features 16 QSFP-DD ports supporting 10/40/100/400 GbE. Designed for high throughput, it delivers up to 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and supports a wide range of routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and EIGRP for scalable and reliable networking.
With a MAC address table of 256K entries and up to 896,000 host and LPM IPv4 entries, the switch excels in handling dense and dynamic environments. Security and optimization features such as ACL support, MACsec encryption, VXLAN, and EVPN are built-in, along with automation capabilities like EEM and POAP. Redundant hot-plug power supplies and 5+1 fans ensure uptime.
The unit includes 24 GB RAM and a 128 GB SSD, enabling advanced software capabilities. With compliant standards across regions and TAA certification, it's ideal for critical infrastructure deployments requiring high performance and regulatory compliance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 6.8 in |
Depth | 8.8 in |
Height | 1.3 in |
Rack Units | 1U |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption | MACsec encryption supported |
Access Control Lists (ACL) | 5000 ingress / 2000 egress |
Network Protocols & Technologies
Supported Protocols | OSPF, RIP-2, BGP, EIGRP, MSDP, MPLS, RSVP |
Overlay Technologies | VXLAN, EVPN |
High Availability | vPC technology |
Layer 2 Features | STP, MACsec, breakout capability |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 16 |
Port Types | 16 x QSFP-DD supporting 10/40/100/400 GbE |
Management Ports | 1 x SFP+ management, 1 x RJ-45 management, 1 x USB, 1 x serial console (RS-232) |
Port Channel Support | 512 port channels (32 links per channel) |
SPAN Sessions | 4 |
Cloud Management & Licensing
POAP (Plug-n-Play One-time Auto Provisioning) | Supported |
EEM (Embedded Event Manager) | Supported |
Routing, Performance & Capacity
MAC Address Table Size | 256,000 entries |
IPv4 LPM Entries | 896,000 |
IPv4 Host Table Entries | 896,000 |
Multicast Routes | 32,000 |
IGMP Groups | 8,000 |
Virtual Interfaces (VLANs) | 3,967 |
VRF Instances | 1,000 |
Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) Paths | 64 |
HSRP Groups | 490 |
MST Instances | 64 |
NAT Entries | 1,023 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, RoHS, UL 60950-1 Second Edition, GB 4943, EN 60950-1 Second Edition, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition, VCCI Class A, KN22 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B Class A, CNS 13438 Class A, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition, EN 300 386, KN 61000-4 |