Cisco Nexus 9500 Series Fan Tray N9K-C9516-FAN Overview
Cisco Nexus 9500 Series Fan Tray N9K-C9516-FAN is a genuine modular capacity expansion product from Cisco, a global name in networking whose platforms are used by enterprises, service providers and data-center operators alike. Belonging to the Cisco Nexus 9500 Series family, the N9K-C9516-FAN unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is installed into a compatible chassis slot, where it works alongside the supervisor and line cards to extend the platform’s capabilities.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco Nexus 9500 Series family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include redundant power for mission-critical switches and routers, hot-swappable replacement in live production environments, and hot-swappable replacement in live production environments. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Fan Tray for Cisco Nexus 9516 Chassis”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the N9K-C9516-FAN. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Capacity Expansion
Add ports and performance to existing chassis.
Upgrade Path
Modernize aging platforms with compatible modules.
Flexible I/O
Mix copper, fiber and high-speed uplinks.
Buying a Pre-Owned N9K-C9516-FAN
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
| N9K-C9516-FAN | |
| Product list | |
| Product code | N9K-C9516-FAN |
| Product description | Fan Tray for Cisco Nexus 9516 Chassis |
| Product parameters | |
| Fabric Module | N9K-C9516-FM-E2 N9K-C9516-FM-E N9K-C9504-FM |
| Fabric Module Blank | N9K-C9516-FM-CV |
| Power Device | |
| Typical power | 330W |
| Typical power | 451W |
| Physical specifications | |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs |
N9K-C9516-FAN - Power Notes
This N9K-C9516-FAN power supply/fan variant is specified for the wattage and redundancy configuration indicated in the specifications above. Confirm the input voltage, connector type, and compatibility with your chassis before ordering.
For redundancy planning, verify that the PSU variant matches the power budget of your chassis population. Our team can confirm compatibility and availability before dispatch.
Each N9K-C9516-FAN unit is tested for correct output and operation before dispatch, ensuring reliable power delivery on arrival.
N9K-C9516-FAN - Cisco Series Notes
This listing is part of the Cisco enterprise networking product family, sourced and tested by LinkNewNet for enterprise deployment. Cisco security appliance delivers perimeter protection, identity services, or content security for enterprise networks.
Deployment guidance: When planning this N9K-C9516-FAN unit into a network, confirm the software image (IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS) required, the power and cooling profile, and the upstream/downstream interface types that match your existing infrastructure. For a like-for-like refresh, match the feature set of the units already in service so management and automation behave consistently.
Our Cisco reconditioning process: Every pre-owned Cisco unit at LinkNewNet passes a documented reconditioning flow before dispatch - visual inspection, internal cleaning, firmware verification, port-by-port testing, and configuration reset to factory defaults. This ensures the unit you receive operates reliably and integrates cleanly with your existing Cisco management tools.
Related models in this family: AIR-LAP1142N-E-K9, A9K-750W-AC, ASR1000-ESP40, A9K-2X100GE-TR, ASR1000-6TGE. Compare specifications to confirm the right port density, feature set and uplink options for your deployment.
Model code: N = North America regulatory domain - this suffix indicates the feature set, power, or regulatory variant of the N9K-C9516-FAN, which affects software licensing and regional compliance.
