High-Density 100G/400G Cisco Switch Cloud-Scale ASIC & SONiC Support Nexus 9316D-GX

The Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX (N9K-C9316D-GX) is a high-performance, high-density data center switch designed for modern workloads like AI/ML, cloud-native apps, and hyperscale environments. Combining 100G/400G port flexibility, ultra-low latency, and Cisco’s Cloud-Scale ASIC, it delivers scalable throughput for demanding architectures.

Key Features

1. High-Density 100G/400G Ports:

   • Supports up to 192x 100G or 64x 400G ports in 1RU, enabling seamless scaling for spine-leaf or high-performance computing (HPC) topologies.

   • QSFP-DD/QSFP28 compatibility for future-proof investments.

2. Cloud-Scale ASIC Technology:

   • 25.6 Tbps switching capacity with line-rate forwarding.

   • Microsecond-level latency for latency-sensitive apps (e.g., financial trading, GPU clusters).

3. Multi-OS Flexibility:

   • Supports Cisco NX-OS and SONiC (open-source NOS) for cloud automation and DevOps workflows.

4. Enterprise-Grade Security & Reliability:

   • Hardware-based Secure Boot and MACsec encryption (256-bit) for data integrity.

   • Redundant power/fan trays (1+1/N+N) for 99.999% uptime.

5. Telemetry & Automation:

   • Streaming telemetry for real-time analytics and troubleshooting.

   • Integration with Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Ansible/Terraform for infrastructure-as-code (IaC).

Technical Specifications (Table)

Why Choose the Nexus 9316D-GX?

• AI/ML Ready: Optimized for GPU/CPU clusters with high-bandwidth, low-latency interconnects.

• Cloud-Native: SONiC support simplifies integration with Kubernetes and hybrid clouds.

• Energy Efficient: Dynamic power management reduces OPEX.

Ideal for data centers, service providers, and enterprises needing scalable, automated, and secure 100G/400G networking.