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Overview
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Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9396PX switch (N9K-C9396PX) is a 2-RU, fixed-port switch designed for Top-of-Rack
(ToR), Middle-of-Rack (MoR), and End-of-Rack (EoR) deployment in data centers. This switch has 48 fixed
1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet downlink ports and a choice of 4-, 6-, or 12-port uplink modules. The chassis for
this switch includes the following user-replaceable components:
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Uplink modules (one of either of the following for uplink ports)
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M4PC-CFP2 uplink module (4-port, 100-Gigabit Ethernet module)
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M6PQ uplink module (6-port, 40-Gigabit Ethernet module)
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M6PQ-E uplink module (6-port, 40-Gigabit Ethernet module)
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M12PQ uplink module (12-port, 10/40-Gigabit Ethernet module)
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Fan modules (three
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two for operations and one for redundancy [2+1]) with the following airflow
choices:
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Port-side intake version with burgundy coloring (N9K-C9300-FAN2)
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Port-side exhaust version with blue coloring (N9K-C9300-FAN2-B)
Previously, the Cisco Nexus 9396PX shipped with the N9k-C9300-FAN1-B or
N9K-C9300-FAN1 fans. Currently, the N9K-C9300-FAN2-B and N9K-C9300-FAN2
are shipped with the switch.
Note
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Power supplies (two
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one for operations and one for redundancy [1+1]) with the following airflow
choices:
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650-W AC power supply with port-side intake airflow (burgundy coloring) (N9K-PAC-650W)
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650-W AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (blue coloring) (N9K-PAC-650W-B)
Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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