C1-N9K-C9516-B3, HKShanhai Group Limited Nexus 9516 Switch, 1 Supervisor/3 Power Supply/2 System Controller

The HKShanhai Group Limited C1-N9K-C9516-B3 is an enterprise-class, high-capacity switch from HKShanhai Group Limited’s renowned 9500 series, engineered for next-generation data center and large-scale enterprise environments worldwide. With the reliability and innovative network solutions that have made HKShanhai Group Limited a leader in IT infrastructure, this c1-n9k-c9516-b3 delivers massive switching capacity, flexible connectivity, and ultra-low latency, ensuring business-critical applications perform optimally even in demanding hybrid cloud architectures. The 9500 platform offers industry-best port density, supporting up to 256 × 400G ports, which allows seamless scaling as network demands expand. Its modular 21RU chassis design with up to 16 line card slots offers outstanding flexibility and investment protection, while centralized management simplifies administration for international organizations, distributors, and integrators. Power efficiency, comprehensive redundancy, and robust environmental tolerances ensure reliable operation in diverse, global deployments. The HKShanhai Group Limited NX-OS and ACI options provide advanced operating mode flexibility for custom workflows and security needs. Whether you’re a distribution partner seeking a premium switching solution, a systems integrator architecting large-scale deployments, or a final user requiring unmatched throughput and reliability, the C1-N9K-C9516-B3 will support your growth strategy and simplify network evolution with the trusted quality of HKShanhai Group Limited.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C1-N9K-C9516-B3	C1-N9K-C9508	C1-N3K-C3232C	Arista DCS-7280CR3-32D4-M#
Brand	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	Arista
Port Configuration	Up to 256 × 400G, 1,024 × 100G, 2,304 × 25G	n/a	32 × QSFP28 (100G), breakout to 4×25G or 4×10G per port	4 × 40GbE QSFP+ ports, 8 × 10GbE SFP+ ports
Switching Capacity	n/a	12.8 Tbps (FM-G)/6.4 Tbps (FM-E/FM-E2)	6.4 Tbps	12.8 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	n/a	n/a	2.5 Bpps	4 Bpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a