N3K-C3016-FA-L3 Cisco Systems Nexus 3016 at discount

N3K‑C3016‑FA‑L3 Specifications

Cisco Nexus 3016 – 16 × 40 Gb QSFP+ ports, Forward‑Airflow, Layer 3 Switch

Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: N3K‑C3016‑FA‑L3
Product Line: Nexus 3000 Series Switches
Product Series: Nexus 3016
Product Type: Layer 3 Data Center Fixed‑Configuration Switch
Product Name: Cisco Nexus 3016 Switch

KEY FEATURES:
• 16 fixed QSFP+ ports, each supporting native 40 Gbps or 4 × 10 Gbps breakout
• Compact 1RU form factor designed for ultra‑low latency, high‑throughput data center applications
• Forward‑airflow (port‑side exhaust) cooling variant (“FA”)
• Layer 3 license bundle included (“L3”) enabling full L3 routing features

PERFORMANCE:
• Switching Capacity: Up to ~1.2 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: ~950 million packets per second (mpps)
• Jumbo Frame Support: MTU up to 9,216 bytes

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
• Enterprise-class design supporting 24×7 operation
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C typical
• End‑of‑Sale (EOS): 21 October 2015; Last Ship Date: 19 January 2016; End of Service Life: 31 October 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)