Cisco Module N9K-X9716D-GX= : 16x400G Ports , Low Latency & Cloud Scale ASIC For Nexus 9000

Cisco Module N9K-X9716D-GX= : 16x400G Ports , Low Latency & Cloud Scale ASIC For Nexus 9000
 

The Cisco N9K-X9716D-GX= is a high-performance 16-port 400G Ethernet module designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches, delivering ultra-high bandwidth, low latency, and scalability for modern data centers, cloud networks, and AI/ML workloads. Built with Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC technology, this module ensures efficient packet forwarding while supporting advanced features like VXLAN, EVPN, and telemetry for seamless network automation.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ 16x 400G QSFP-DD Ports – Supports flexible breakout modes (4x100G, 2x200G) for compatibility with existing infrastructure.
✔ Ultra-Low Latency – Ideal for high-frequency trading (HFT), AI/ML clusters, and HPC environments.
✔ Cloud Scale ASIC – Enables high throughput (up to 6.4Tbps) with energy efficiency.
✔ VXLAN/EVPN Support – Simplifies multi-cloud & data center interconnect (DCI) deployments.
✔ NX-OS & SONiC Compatibility – Supports both traditional and open networking models.

Technical Specifications

Ideal Use Cases

• Hyperscale Data Centers – High-speed spine-leaf architectures.

• AI/ML & GPU Networking – Low-latency interconnects for distributed training.

• Service Providers & 5G Core – High-capacity backbone transport.