The Cisco WS-X6816-10G-2T is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed for Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches to provide enhanced uplink and aggregation capabilities. It offers 16 x 10G SFP+ fiber ports for high-speed connectivity and 2 x 10G/1G twinax (copper) ports, enabling flexibility for both fiber and copper links.

This NIC is ideal for organizations needing high-speed data transfer, low-latency uplinks, and redundancy in their enterprise or data center networks. The hot-swappable design allows easy installation and replacement without downtime, making it suitable for mission-critical network deployments.

With Layer 2/3 support through the host switch, the WS-X6816-10G-2T enhances network scalability, resilience, and performance while supporting advanced QoS, VLANs, and traffic management.

Key Benefits

• 16 x 10G SFP+ ports for high-speed fiber connectivity

• 2 x 10G/1G twinax (copper) ports for flexible uplinks

• Hot-swappable module ensures zero downtime during installation

• Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 Series and Nexus switches

• Supports Layer 2/3 features via host switch

• Ideal for enterprise data centers, aggregation layers, and high-performance networks

• Reduces latency and enhances network scalability

Product Specifications Cisco WS-X6816-10G-2T NIC