N9K-C9516-FAN – Nexus 9516 Fan Tray – FAN 1 to FAN 3 – Port-Side Intake
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N9K-C9516-FAN Description
N9K-C9516-FAN is a Cisco Nexus 9500 Series fan tray for the Cisco Nexus 9516 16-slot modular switch, used to maintain chassis cooling and to support fan-tray replacement or fabric-module service in any of the three rear fan positions. Cisco documents this PID as a port-side-intake tray that is hot-swappable and intended for one-at-a-time replacement while the chassis remains in operation, and the official specifications list 330 W typical power, about 450 W maximum power, and a chassis design where each tray sits in front of the fabric modules behind it.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
N9K-C9516-FAN |
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Product type |
Nexus 9516 chassis fan tray |
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Supported chassis |
Cisco Nexus 9516 |
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Chassis line-card slots |
16 |
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Chassis fan tray count |
3 fan trays |
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Fan tray positions |
FAN 1 to FAN 3 |
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System report modules |
Modules 41 to 43 |
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Even fabric-slot power requirement |
FM 2, FM 4, or FM 6 requires a functioning fabric module or N9K-C9516-FM-Z |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
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Typical power |
330 W |
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Maximum power |
450 W |
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Serviceability |
Hot-swappable fan tray |
Application Scenarios
N9K-C9516-FAN fits a maintenance order for a Cisco Nexus 9516 chassis when one of the rear FAN positions needs a matching replacement tray. The order should start from the 16-slot chassis identity, because adjacent Nexus 9504 and Nexus 9508 fan trays are separate Cisco part numbers.
This SKU is relevant when the service plan includes access to fabric modules located behind the fan trays. The maintenance checklist should verify the fabric module or N9K-C9516-FM-Z power-connector blank in the even-numbered fabric slot that powers the fan tray.
Keep N9K-C9516-FAN as a chassis-specific spare for Nexus 9516 environments where cooling continuity affects maintenance timing. Cisco documents three fan trays in the chassis, so the spare plan should account for FAN 1, FAN 2, and FAN 3 rather than treating the tray as a generic Nexus 9500 fan module.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
N9K-C9516-FAN | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Supported chassis |
Cisco Nexus 9516 |
Cisco Nexus 9508 |
Cisco Nexus 9504 |
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Product type |
Fan tray for Cisco Nexus 9516 chassis |
Fan tray for Cisco Nexus 9508 chassis |
Nexus 9504 chassis fan tray |
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Chassis line-card slots |
16 |
8 |
4 |
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Chassis fan tray count |
3 fan trays |
3 fan trays |
3 fan trays |
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Cisco ordering description |
Fan Tray for Cisco Nexus 9516 Chassis |
Fan Tray for Cisco Nexus 9508 Chassis |
Fan Tray for Cisco Nexus 9504 Chassis |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
Port-side intake |
Port-side intake |
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Typical power |
330 W |
176 W |
176 W |
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Maximum power |
450 W |
250 W |
250 W |
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Serviceability |
Hot-swappable |
Hot-swappable |
Hot-swappable fan tray |
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Spare part format |
N9K-C9516-FAN= |
N9K-C9508-FAN= |
N9K-C9504-FAN= |
- In a N9K-C9516-FAN vs N9K-C9508-FAN comparison, the main difference is the supported chassis: N9K-C9516-FAN is for the 16-slot Nexus 9516, while N9K-C9508-FAN is for the 8-slot Nexus 9508.
- The N9K-C9516-FAN difference from N9K-C9508-FAN also changes fan-tray power planning, because Cisco lists 330 W typical and 450 W maximum power for N9K-C9516-FAN versus 176 W typical and 250 W maximum power for N9K-C9508-FAN.
- For buyers comparing which model to choose, both SKUs are Nexus 9500 Series port-side-intake fan trays, so the order decision should be resolved by exact chassis model and the Cisco ordering description. N9K-C9504-FAN is included as an additional same-family comparison point.
Selection Guide
1. Anchor the line item to the 16-slot chassis
Choose N9K-C9516-FAN only when the installed or planned chassis is Cisco Nexus 9516. A Nexus 9504 or Nexus 9508 quote should use its own fan-tray SKU.
2. Check the fabric-slot power path
Confirm that FM 2, FM 4, or FM 6 behind the affected fan tray has a functioning fabric module or N9K-C9516-FM-Z, because Cisco ties fan-tray power to the hardware in those even-numbered fabric slots.
3. Keep airflow hardware complete
When fabric slots FM 1, FM 3, or FM 5 are empty, verify the N9K-C9516-FM-CV airflow blank so the cooling plan stays aligned with Cisco chassis guidance.
4. Plan replacement timing before the quote is released
Use the order review to confirm the FAN position, antistatic handling plan, replacement window, and shipping destination before the spare is scheduled for a live chassis.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Exact SKU |
N9K-C9516-FAN |
Prevents substitution with a Nexus 9504 or Nexus 9508 fan tray |
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Chassis |
Cisco Nexus 9516 |
Confirms the fan tray matches the 16-slot chassis |
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FAN position |
FAN 1, FAN 2, or FAN 3 |
Aligns the replacement with the reported module location |
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Even fabric slot behind the fan tray |
Functioning fabric module or N9K-C9516-FM-Z |
Confirms the fan tray has the required power path |
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Empty odd fabric slot handling |
N9K-C9516-FM-CV where required |
Preserves the designed airflow when a fabric module is absent |
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Live replacement method |
Remove only one fan tray at a time |
Keeps the maintenance plan within Cisco replacement guidance |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | N9K-C9516-FAN | Product type | Fan tray |
| Supported chassis | Cisco Nexus 9516 | Chassis line-card slots | 16 |
| Fan tray quantity in chassis | 3 | Fan tray positions | FAN 1 to FAN 3 |
| System report module numbers | Modules 41 to 43 | Cisco ordering description | Fan Tray for Cisco Nexus 9516 Chassis |
| Spare part format | N9K-C9516-FAN= | Airflow direction | Port-side intake |
| Typical power | 330 W | Maximum power | 450 W |
| Serviceability | Hot-swappable | Software status command | show environment fan |
| Fan failure indicator | Fan Status LED turns red | Fan status monitoring | System messages, Call Home alerts, and SNMP notifications |
| Even fabric-slot power requirement | FM 2, FM 4, or FM 6 requires a functioning fabric module or N9K-C9516-FM-Z | Odd empty fabric-slot airflow blank | N9K-C9516-FM-CV for FM 1, FM 3, or FM 5 when empty |
| Replacement guidance | Remove only one fan tray at a time during operation | Replacement timing guidance | Replacement recommended within three minutes during operation |
| Installation hardware | Four captive screws on the fan tray front | Installation verification | Fan tray STATUS LED turns green |
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