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SKU: MX9116N

Dell MX7000 25Gbe Fabric Switch Module | MX9116N

Module Specs

  • Type: Fabric Switching Engine
  • Model: MX9116n
  • Internal Ports: 16 x 25GbE
  • External Ports: 4 x QSFP28 100GbE + 12 x QSFP28-DD (25GbE/100GbE breakout)
  • Performance: 6.4Tbps switching bandwidth, 2380 Mpps forwarding rate
  • Latency: Sub-450ns
  • Fibre Channel: 8 x 32Gb FC supported (via breakout)
  • Software: SmartFabric OS10 with support for BGP, OSPF, PBR, VXLAN, RoCEv2, iSCSI
  • Chassis Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge MX7000
  • Redundancy: Powered and cooled by MX7000 chassis
  • Form Factor: MX7000 Fabric A/B I/O slot
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.18" x 17.11" x 10.94"
  • Weight: 8.49 lbs (3.85 kg)
  • Power Consumption: Max 260W, Typical 237W (with 5W optics)
  • Operating Temp: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
  • Management: USB 2.0 Type-A, Micro-USB Type-B console, SmartFabric Services
  • Standards: IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1Qbb, 802.1Qaz, DCBx, LLDP, RSTP, MSTP, VRRP, Jumbo Frames, BFD
  • Advanced Features: VXLAN, EVPN, BGP Add-Path, RoCEv2, RPM/ERPM, Streaming Telemetry

Part Number:

  • MX9116N

The Dell MX9116n Fabric Switching Engine delivers 25GbE connectivity for PowerEdge MX7000 platforms with non-blocking, low-latency switching and breakout flexibility. It offers 16 internal 25GbE ports, 4 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks, and 12 x QSFP28-DD ports for uplinks, ICLs, or fabric expansion.

With support for up to 6.4Tbps bandwidth, 8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel, SmartFabric OS10, and full Layer 2/3 features, it is ideal for high-performance enterprise, cloud, or NFV environments. Designed for multi-chassis scaling, it supports up to 80 compute sleds across 10 MX7000 chassis via MX7116n expansion modules.

Compatible With:
  • Dell Mx7000

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