Cisco Nexus N3K-C3016Q-40GE 16x40G Data Center Switch

• Data center aggregation layer deployments
• Compact spine-leaf fabric architectures
• Private cloud infrastructure connectivity
• Virtualized server cluster networking
• Storage network backbone deployments
• Disaster recovery site interconnection
• High-bandwidth enterprise applications
• Colocation rack optimization projects
• East-west traffic aggregation environments
• Infrastructure modernization initiatives

• 16 QSFP+ high-speed Ethernet ports
• 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Space-efficient 1RU form factor
• Designed for data center deployments
• Supports scalable network fabrics
• Optimized for cloud networking workloads
• Facilitates virtualization growth initiatives
• Reduces rack space consumption
• Supports high-density traffic aggregation
• Enhances operational efficiency
• Suitable for storage infrastructure networking
• Enables simplified network expansion
• Supports high-availability architectures
• Helps streamline infrastructure modernization
• Enterprise-ready deployment flexibility

• Brand: Cisco
• Part Number: N3K-C3016Q-40GE
• Product Family: Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
• Model: N3K-C3016Q-40GE
• Port Configuration: 16 x QSFP+
• Port Speed: 40 Gigabit Ethernet
• Form Factor: 1RU
• Switch Type: Data Center Switch

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Cisco Nexus N3K-C3016Q-40GE when they need high-bandwidth 40GbE networking without dedicating excessive rack space. Its combination of 16 QSFP+ interfaces, compact 1RU design, and data center-focused architecture makes it an attractive alternative to larger aggregation platforms. The switch supports cloud adoption, virtualization expansion, storage connectivity, and network modernization strategies while helping procurement teams optimize infrastructure costs, simplify deployments, and extend the lifecycle of evolving enterprise networking environments.