N3K‑C3016‑BA‑L3 Specifications
Cisco Nexus 3016 – 16 × QSFP+ 40 Gb high‑performance switch, reverse‑airflow variant, Layer 3 feature bundle
Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: N3K‑C3016‑BA‑L3
Product Line: Nexus 3000 Series Switches
Product Series: Nexus 3016
Product Type: Layer 3 Fixed‑Configuration Data‑Centre Switch
Product Name: Cisco Nexus 3016 Switch
KEY FEATURES:
• 16 fixed QSFP+ ports supporting native 40 Gbps or 4 × 10 Gbps breakout per port
• Reverse‑airflow cooling variant (port‑side intake) indicated by “BA”
• Layer 3 feature bundle included (“L3”) enabling full L3 routing (static, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and multicast
• Ultra‑low latency design in compact 1 RU form‑factor for high‑performance leaf/spine fabrics
PERFORMANCE:
• Switching Capacity: 1.2 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: ~950 million packets per second (mpps)
• Jumbo Frame support: MTU up to 9,216 bytes
ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
• Designed for enterprise‑data‑centre 24×7 operation
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C typical
• End‑of‑Sale (EOS): October 21, 2015; Last Date of Support (End of Service Life): October 31, 2020
PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: 1RU rack‑mountable switch
Typical Dimensions (H × W × D): ~1.72″ × 17.3″ × 19.7″ (~4.4 cm × 43.9 cm × 50.5 cm)
Weight: ~20.5 lb (~9.3 kg)

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