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C O N T E N T S

Overview

C H A P T E R 1

Overview

Preparing the Site

C H A P T E R 2

Temperature Requirements

Humidity Requirements

Altitude Requirements

Dust and Particulate Requirements

Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference

Shock and Vibration Requirements

Grounding Requirements

Rack and Cabinet Requirements

Installing the Chassis

C H A P T E R 3

Safety

Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits

Airflow Considerations

Installation Guidelines

Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch

Installing the Switch Using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-Mount Kit

Grounding the Chassis

Starting the Switch

Connecting the Switch to the Network

C H A P T E R 4

Overview of Network Connections

Connecting a Console to the Switch

Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2-E NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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Summary of Contents for N9K-C9336C-FX2-E

Page 1: ...OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published 2021 02 16 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA http www cisco com Tel 408 526 4000 800 553 NETS 6387 Fax 408 527 0883 ...

Page 2: ...isco will have no liability for delay in the delivery or failure to deliver any products or feature roadmap items that may be set forth in this document Any Internet Protocol IP addresses and phone numbers used in this document are not intended to be actual addresses and phone numbers Any examples command display output network topology diagrams and other figures included in the document are shown...

Page 3: ...and Cabinet Requirements 7 Installing the Chassis 9 C H A P T E R 3 Safety 9 Installation Options with Rack Mount Kits 10 Airflow Considerations 10 Installation Guidelines 10 Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 11 Installing the Switch Using the NXK ACC KIT 1RU Rack Mount Kit 12 Grounding the Chassis 16 Starting the Switch 17 Connecting the Switch to the Network 21 C H A P T E R 4 Overview of Netw...

Page 4: ... P E N D I X B Environmental Specifications 31 Switch Dimensions 31 Switch and Module Weights and Quantities 31 Transceiver and Cable Specifications 32 Switch Power Input Requirements 32 Power Specifications 33 750 W AC Power Supply Specifications 33 1100 W AC Power Supply Specifications 33 1100 W DC Power Supply Specifications 34 Power Cable Specifications 34 AC Power Cables Supported by NX OS Mo...

Page 5: ...e intake fan module with burgundy coloring NXA FAN 35CFM PI Port side exhaust fan module with blue coloring NXA SFAN 35CFM PE Port side intake fan module with burgundy coloring NXA SFAN 35CFM PI To enable or disable displaying the serial number of the NXA SFAN 35CFM PI or NXA SFAN 35CFM PE fan enter the no hardware fan sprom command Note Power supply modules two One for operations and one for redu...

Page 6: ... 3 LEDs 1 Lane select button 2 To determine which transceivers adapters and cables are support this switch see the Cisco Transceiver Modules Compatibility Information document The following figure shows the switch features on the power supply side of the chassis Management port RJ45 4 Power supply modules 1 or 2 AC power supplies shown with slots numbered 1 left and 2 right 1 Management port SFP 5...

Page 7: ...er modules are installed and operating If you have only one power supply installed you can install the replacement power supply in the open slot before removing the original power supply All fan and power supply modules must have the same direction of airflow Otherwise the switch can overheat and shut down Note If the switch has port side intake airflow burgundy coloring for fan modules you must l...

Page 8: ...Cisco Nexus 9336C FX2 E NX OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4 Overview Overview ...

Page 9: ...ity Requirements Buildings in which the climate is controlled by air conditioning in the warmer months and by heat during the colder months usually maintain an acceptable level of humidity for the switch equipment However if the switch is located in an unusually humid location use a dehumidifier to maintain the humidity within an acceptable range Altitude Requirements Altitude rating is based on p...

Page 10: ...xpansion slots with a blank filler plate Always use shielded cables with metal connector shells for attaching peripherals to the switch When wires are run for any significant distance in an electromagnetic field interference can occur to the signals on the wires with the following implications Bad wiring can result in radio interference emanating from the plant wiring Strong EMI especially when it...

Page 11: ...nect a grounding wire when wiring the power supply to the DC power source Note An electrical conducting path shall exist between the product chassis and the metal surface of the enclosure or rack in which it is mounted or to a grounding conductor Electrical continuity shall be provided by using thread forming type mounting screws that remove any paint or non conductive coatings and establish a met...

Page 12: ...tacles that are located within reach of the power cords that are used with the switch Statement 1048 Rack Stabilization The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place or the rack must be bolted to the floor before installation or servicing Failure to stabilize the rack can cause bodily injury Warning Cisco Nexus 9336C FX2 E NX OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 8 Preparing the Site Rack a...

Page 13: ...Information for the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series for important Safety Information Statement 1071 Warning Definition IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before you work on any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents Read the installation instructions before using installing or connecting the system to the po...

Page 14: ...removal Rack mount kit N3K C3064 ACC KIT which you can order from Cisco The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks on page 29 section You are responsible for verifying that your rack and rack mount hardware comply with the guidelines that are described in this doc Note Airflow Considerations Installation Guidelines When ins...

Page 15: ...Breaker This product relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Ensure that the protective devices is rated not greater than 20A North America 16A Europe and 13A UK Warning For DC input application please refer to the statement below Note Statement 1005 Circuit Breaker This product relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection En...

Page 16: ...slip Model and serial number of the damaged unit Description of damage Effect of damage on the installation Installing the Switch Using the NXK ACC KIT 1RU Rack Mount Kit To install the switch you must attach front and rear mounting brackets to the switch install slider rails on the rear of the rack slide the switch onto the slider rails and secure the switch to the front of the rack Typically the...

Page 17: ...e rack mount bracket to the holes on the side of the chassis see the two ways to mount these brackets on a typical chassis in following figure The holes that you use depend on the requirements of your rack and the amount of clearance required for interface cables 3 inches 7 6 mm minimum and module handles 1 inch 2 5 mm minimum Note c Secure the front mount bracket and the back mount bracket to the...

Page 18: ...and use 12 24 screws or 10 32 screws depending on the rack thread type to attach the rails to the rack see the following figure Tighten 12 24 screws to 30 in lb 3 39 N m of torque and tighten 10 32 screws to 20 in lb 2 26 N m of torque c Repeat Step 3 to attach the other slider rail to the other side of the rack To make sure that the slider rails are at the same level you should use a level tool t...

Page 19: ...on the rack type in each of the two front rack mount brackets using a total of six screws and into the cage nuts or threaded holes in the vertical rack mounting rails see the following figure d Tighten the 10 32 screws to 20 in lb 2 26 N m or tighten the 12 24 screws to 30 in lb 3 39 N m Step 5 If you attached a grounding wire to the chassis grounding pad connect the other end of the wire to the f...

Page 20: ...d To reduce the risk of electric shock never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Warning Statement 1046 Installing or Replacing the Unit To reduce risk of electric shock when installing or replac...

Page 21: ...y you must connect each of the power supplies to one or two power sources If you need n n redundancy you must connect each power supply in a switch to a different power source This equipment is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes dependent on its neighboring devices being fully up and running Note Before you begin The switch must be installed and secured to a rack or cabinet The switch mus...

Page 22: ... Remove the nuts from each of the terminal posts for the power supply 3 Place the power cable negative wire terminal ring on the negative terminal for the power source and secure them with a terminal nut 4 Place the power cable positive wire terminal ring on the positive terminal for the power source and secure them with a terminal nut 5 Place the power cable ground wire terminal ring on the groun...

Page 23: ...tus labeled as STA or STS LED is green Step 7 Verify that the system software has booted and the switch has initialized without error messages A setup utility automatically launches the first time that you access the switch and guides you through the basic configuration For instructions on how to configure the switch and check module connectivity see the appropriate Cisco Nexus 9000 Series configu...

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Page 25: ...re connections to hosts and servers in the network Each of these connection types is explained in one of the sections that follow When running cables in overhead or subfloor cable trays we strongly recommend that you locate power cables and other potential noise sources as far away as practical from network cabling that terminates on Cisco equipment In situations where long parallel cable runs can...

Page 26: ...k which is connected to a power source and grounded The necessary cabling for the console management and network connections must be available An RJ 45 rollover cable provided in the switch accessory kit Network cabling is routed to the location of the installed switch Step 1 Configure the console device to match the following default port characteristics 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit No parity...

Page 27: ...to the same AC circuit If you are using the input source n n power mode connect half of the power supplies to one AC circuit And connect the other half of the power supplies to another AC circuit The Input and Output LEDs on each power supply light up green when the power supply units are sending power to the switch and the software asks you to specify a password to use with the switch Step 2 Ente...

Page 28: ...o not to edit the configuration The software asks if you need to save the configuration Step 8 Enter yes to save the configuration What to do next You can now set up the management interface for each supervisor module on the switch Setting Up the Management Interface The RJ 45 and or SFP management ports provide out of band management which enables you to use the command line interface CLI to mana...

Page 29: ... adapter in the QSFP port and then install the SFP or SFP transceiver The switch automatically sets the port speed to the speed of the installed transceiver Note If the transceivers that you are using can be separated from their optical cables install the transceivers without their cables before inserting the cables into the transceivers This helps to prolong the life of both the transceiver and c...

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Page 31: ...ly has the same airflow direction as the other modules in the chassis You can replace a power supply with another supported power supply that has the same power source type and the same wattage rating as the other installed power supply Additionally the airflow direction of the power supply must match or conform to the airflow direction of the installed fan modules For the airflow direction used b...

Page 32: ...Cisco Nexus 9336C FX2 E NX OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 28 Replacing Components Replacing a Power Supply Module ...

Page 33: ...cks If you are selecting an enclosed cabinet we recommend one of the thermally validated types either standard perforated or solid walled with a fan tray Note We do not recommend that you use racks that have obstructions such as power strips because the obstructions could impair access to field replaceable units FRUs Note General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks The cabinet or rack must also me...

Page 34: ...en Racks If you are mounting the chassis in an open rack no side panels or doors ensure that the rack meets the following requirements The minimum vertical rack space per chassis must be The distance between the chassis air vents and any walls should be 2 5 inches 6 4 cm Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets A perforated cabinet has perforations in its front and rear doors and side walls Pe...

Page 35: ...age 33 Power Cable Specifications on page 34 Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications on page 36 Environmental Specifications Switch Dimensions Height Depth Width Switch 1 72 inches 4 4 cm 1 RU 24 7 inches 62 7 cm 17 3 inches 43 9 cm Cisco Nexus 9336C FC2 E Switch and Module Weights and Quantities Quantity Weight per Unit Component 1 18 8 lb 8 5 kg Cisco Nexus 9336C FX2 E Chassis N9K C9336C ...

Page 36: ...C 1100W PI2 Transceiver and Cable Specifications To determine which transceivers adapters and cables are supported by this switch see https www cisco com c en us support interfaces modules transceiver modules products device support tables list html To see the transceiver specifications and installation information see https www cisco com c en us support interfaces modules transceiver modules prod...

Page 37: ...ecifications These specifications apply to the following power supplies NXA PAC 750W PE NXA PAC 750W PI Specification Characteristic 750 W Maximum output power 10 Amps at 100 VAC Maximum input current 115 to 240 VAC nominal Range 90 to 264 VAC Rated input voltage 50 to 60 Hz nominal Range 47 to 63 Hz Rated input frequency 1100 W AC Power Supply Specifications These specifications apply to the foll...

Page 38: ...ply to the following power supplies NXA PDC 1100W PE NXA PDC 1100W PI Specification Characteristic Nominal range 54VDC Range 40 to 72 VDC DC input voltage range 32 A at 40 VDC Maximum DC input current 1100 W Maximum output power per power supply 90 A cold turn on Maximum inrush current 4 ms at 100 load Maximum hold up time 12 V 90A Power supply output voltage 3 3 V 3A Power supply standby voltage ...

Page 39: ...50V 10A IS Israel 250 VAC 10 A CEI 23 16 VII plug 8 2 feet 2 5 m CAB 9K10A IT Italy Power Cord Jumper C13 C14 Connectors 6 6 feet 2 0 m CAB C13 C14 2M JP Japan 125 VAC 13 A NEMA 5 15 plug 8 2 feet 2 5 m CAB 9K12A NA North America NEMA L6 20 C13 6 6 feet 2 0 m CAB AC L620 C13 North America 200 240V 6A 8 2 feet 2 5 m CAB N5K6A NA North America 250 V 10 A 8 2 feet 2 5 m CAB 250V 10A CN Peoples Republ...

Page 40: ... Second Edition IEC 60950 1 Second Edition AS NZS 60950 1 GB4943 Safety 47CFR Part 15 CFR 47 Class A AS NZS CISPR22 Class A CISPR22 Class A EN55022 Class A ICES003 Class A VCCI Class A EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 KN22 Class A CNS13438 Class A EMC Emissions EN55024 CISPR24 EN300386 KN 61000 4 series EMC Immunity The product is RoH 6 compliant with exceptions for leaded ball grid array BGA balls and lea...

Page 41: ...ctivated this LED to identify this switch in the chassis Flashing blue BCN This switch is not being identified Off The switch is operational Green STS The switch is booting up Flashing amber Temperature exceeds the minor alarm threshold Amber Temperature exceeds the major alarm threshold Red The switch is not receiving power Off Fans and power supply modules are operational Green ENV At least one ...

Page 42: ...ff Power Supply LEDs The power supply LEDs are located on the left front portion of the power supply Combinations of states indicated by the Okay and Fault LEDs indicate the status for the module as shown in the following table Status LED LED Power supply is on and outputting power to the switch Off Green Power supply is connected to a power source but not outputting power to the switch power supp...

Page 43: ...A P P E N D I X D Additional Kits Cisco Nexus 9336C FX2 E NX OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 39 ...

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