N9K-C9516
Announced in: Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots
Chassis
· Nexus 9000 series
This is a specific ordering configuration. The Nexus 9000 series platform may continue to be available under current SKUs. See related components below.
Is the Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots still supported?
Yes. Cisco continues to support the Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots. End-of-sale is announced for 2027-01-29. Support continues through 2032-01-31. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
When does the Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots reach end of support?
Cisco support for the Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots ends on 2032-01-31.
What replaces the Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots?
Cisco has not published a successor model for the Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots.
N9K-C9516 Lifecycle Overview
The Cisco N9K-C9516 (N9K-C9516) is a chassis product in the Cisco Nexus 9000 series. Cisco has announced that the N9K-C9516 will reach end of sale on . Vendor support will continue until .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 3mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | in 3mo | |
| End of software maintenance | in 1y 3mo | |
| End of failure analysis | in 1y 3mo | |
| End of security vulnerability support | in 5y 3mo | |
| Last date of support | in 5y 3mo |
Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | in 6mo | |
|---|---|---|
| End Of New Service Attachment Date | in 1y 3mo | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | in 4y 6mo |
Related Nexus 9000 series Components
| Product | Status | End of Sale | Last Support |
|---|---|---|---|
N9K-C9516-FM |
Dead | 2020-11-27 | 2025-11-30 |
N9K-C9516-FM-CV |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
N9K-C9516-FM-CV= |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
N9K-C9516-FM-E |
Dead | 2020-11-27 | 2025-11-30 |
N9K-C9516-FM-E2 |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
N9K-C9516-FM-E2= |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
N9K-C9516-FM-E= |
Dead | 2020-11-27 | 2025-11-30 |
N9K-C9516-FM= |
Dead | 2020-11-27 | 2025-11-30 |
| Product | Status | End of Sale | Last Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus 9516 Chassis Bundle with 1 Sup, 3 PS, 2 SC, 2 FM, 3 FT N9K-C9516-B0 |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
| Nexus 9516 Chassis Bundle with 1 Sup, 3 PS, 2 SC, 3 FM, 3 FT N9K-C9516-B1 |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
| Nexus 9516 Chassis Bundle with 1 Sup, 3 PS, 2 SC, 6 FM, 3 FT N9K-C9516-B2 |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
| Nexus 9516 Chassis Bundle with 1 Sup, 3 PS, 2 SC, 4 FM, 3 FT N9K-C9516-B3 |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
| Nexus 9516 Chassis Bundle with 1Sup, 3 PS, 2SC, 4 FM-E, 3Fan N9K-C9516-B3-E |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
| Nexus 9516 bundle PID N9K-C9516-BUN |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
N9K-C9516= |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
| Product | Status | End of Sale | Last Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots C1-N9K-C9516 |
Dead | 2021-03-01 | 2026-02-28 |
| Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis Bun 1 Sup,3 PS,2 SC,6 FM,3 FT C1-N9K-C9516-B2 |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
| Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis Bun 1 Sup,3 PS,2 SC,4 FM,3 FT C1-N9K-C9516-B3 |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
| Product | Status | End of Sale | Last Support |
|---|---|---|---|
N9K-C9516-FAN |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
N9K-C9516-FAN= |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |
| Fabric Blank with Fan Tray Power Connector for N9516 N9K-C9516-FM-Z= |
Active | 2027-01-29 | 2032-01-31 |