Cisco N3K-C3016Q-40GE is the Nexus 3016, a 1RU switch with sixteen QSFP+ interfaces. Each interface supports native 40G or four-lane 10G operation. Breakout changes the connection arrangement; it does not turn the chassis into a device with sixty-four separate front-panel cages.
The exact lifecycle table describes N3K-C3016Q-40GE without power supplies or a fan tray. Treat those parts as a procurement prerequisite, not an assumed inclusion. Confirm compatible power units, fan assembly and matching airflow on the quotation before planning a working installation.
List the required native 40G and breakout connections, including peer ports and cable reach. Verify supported modules and software configuration for that arrangement. The chassis PID is not a transceiver manifest, and it does not establish the optional software entitlement present on an individual unit.
Cisco ended sale on October 21, 2015 and reached the final support date on October 31, 2020. The notice names N3K-C3132Q-40GX as a historical migration reference. Check that platform independently for current lifecycle and operational suitability; an old replacement row is not evidence that a successor remains supported.
| Item | Fact and boundary |
|---|---|
| Exact chassis | N3K-C3016Q-40GE / Nexus 3016 |
| Physical size | 1RU |
| Front-panel interfaces | 16 QSFP+ |
| Port modes | Native 40G or 4 x 10G per QSFP+ |
| Ordering exclusion | No power supplies or fan tray in the exact row |
| End of sale | October 21, 2015 |
| Last Cisco support | October 31, 2020; already passed |
| Historical migration reference | N3K-C3132Q-40GX; review current lifecycle |
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N3K-C3016Q-40GE - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switch is a CISCO Nexus 3000 Series Switches product supplied by YYST Global for enterprise IT procurement and infrastructure projects.
For N3K-C3016Q-40GE, the manufacturer specification lists front-panel interfaces as 16 QSFP+.
Contact YYST Global to confirm availability for N3K-C3016Q-40GE, the required quantity, exact configuration, delivery destination and current lead time before ordering. A product listing does not confirm current inventory.
The current reference price for N3K-C3016Q-40GE is US$ 2,050.00. Final pricing can change based on stock, quantity, configuration and delivery destination.
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