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Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation
Guide

First Published:

2019-09-27

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Page 1: ... Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published 2019 09 27 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: ... are encouraged to try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications to this product...

Page 3: ...tude Requirements 7 Dust and Particulate Requirements 8 Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference 8 Shock and Vibration Requirements 9 Grounding Requirements 9 Planning for Power Requirements 9 Airflow Requirements 11 Rack and Cabinet Requirements 11 Clearance Requirements 12 Installing the Chassis 13 C H A P T E R 3 Safety 13 Installation Options with Rack Mount Kits Racks and C...

Page 4: ... Interface 29 Setting Up an Optional Management Connection 30 Optic Transceiver Removal Using the Optics Extraction Tool 30 Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables 31 Replacing Components 33 C H A P T E R 5 Replacing a Fan Module During Operations 33 Replacing a Power Supply Module 34 Removing an AC Power Supply 34 Removing an HVAC HVDC Power Supply 35 Removing a DC Power Supply 35 Installing ...

Page 5: ...100 W HVAC HVDC Power Supply Specifications 45 1100 W DC Power Supply Specifications 46 Power Cable Specifications 46 Power Cable Specifications for AC Power Supplies 47 HVAC HVDC Power Cables Supported by ACI Mode and NX OS Mode Switches 48 DC Power Cable Specifications 49 Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications 49 LEDs 51 A P P E N D I X C Switch Chassis LEDs 51 Fan Module LEDs 52 Power S...

Page 6: ...Cisco Nexus 93600CD GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide vi Contents ...

Page 7: ...rguments for which the user supplies the values Italic Square brackets enclose an optional element keyword or argument x Square brackets enclosing keywords or arguments separated by a vertical bar indicate an optional choice x y Braces enclosing keywords or arguments separated by a vertical bar indicate a required choice x y Nested set of square brackets or braces indicate optional or required cho...

Page 8: ...of code indicates a comment line Documentation Feedback To provide technical feedback on this document or to report an error or omission please send your comments to We appreciate your feedback Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on obtaining documentation using the Cisco Bug Search Tool BST submitting a service request and gathering additional information see ...

Page 9: ... ports 29 36 Two management ports one 10 100 1000BASE T port and one 1 Gbps SFP port One console port RS 232 1 USB port This switch offers breakout support for ports 25 34 No breakout for ports 1 24 Ports 1 24 support no breakout Ports 25 28 support 4x10G and 4x25G breakout as native downlinks Ports 29 34 support 4x10 and 4x25G as port profile converted downlinks Note There is no support for 1 Gig...

Page 10: ...FM PE Port side intake fan module with burgundy coloring NXA FAN 35CFM PI This switch runs with 1 redundancy mode so that if one fan fails the switch can sustain operation But if a 2nd fan fails this switch is not designed to sustain operation Hence before waiting for major threshold temperature to be hit the switch will power down due to Powered down due to fan policy trigger Note Power supply mo...

Page 11: ...orts 29 34 support 4x10 and 4x25G as port profile converted downlinks 3 Beacon BCN Status STS and Environment ENV LEDs 1 28 40 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports Ports 25 28 support 4x10G and 4x25G breakout as native downlinks 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 switc...

Page 12: ...plies have burgundy coloring For port side exhaust airflow the fan and power supplies have blue coloring The fan and power supply modules are field replaceable You can replace one fan module or one power supply module during operations so long as the other modules are installed and operating If you have only one power supply installed you can install the replacement power supply in the open slot b...

Page 13: ...the cold aisle If the switch has port side exhaust airflow blue coloring for fan modules you must locate the ports in the hot aisle If you locate the air intake in a hot aisle the switch can overheat and shut down Caution Cisco Nexus 93600CD GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 5 Overview Overview ...

Page 14: ...Cisco Nexus 93600CD GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 6 Overview Overview ...

Page 15: ...e of 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit 0 to 40 degrees Celsius If the switch is not operating the temperature must be between 40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit 40 to 70 degrees Celsius Humidity 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 Howeve...

Page 16: ...ugh the power cable and power source or through the air as transmitted radio waves The Federal Communications Commission FCC publishes specific regulations to limit the amount of EMI and RFI that are emitted by computing equipment Each switch meets these FCC regulations To reduce the possibility of EMI and RFI follow these guidelines Cover all open expansion slots with a blank filler plate Always ...

Page 17: ...ded and grounded rack When you properly install the chassis in a grounded rack the switch is grounded because it has a metal to metal connection to the rack Alternatively you can ground the chassis by using a customer supplied grounding cable that meets your local and national installation requirements For U S installations we recommend 6 AWG wire Connect your grounding cable to the chassis with a...

Page 18: ...ication please refer to the following statement Note Statement 1005 Circuit Breaker This product relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Ensure that the protective devices are rated not greater than 40A when the switch is powered with regular DC power supplies rated 48 60VDC Ensure that the protective devices are rated not greater than 10A when the switch is ...

Page 19: ...he same direction of airflow even if their coloring is different If you must change the airflow direction for the switch you must shutdown the switch before changing the modules Note Rack and Cabinet Requirements You can install the following types of racks or cabinets for your switch Standard perforated cabinets Solid walled cabinets with a roof fan tray bottom to top cooling Standard open four p...

Page 20: ...flow and maintain the switch For the clearances required for an installation of this chassis in a four post rack see the following figure Depth of the chassis 5 Chassis 1 Maximum extension of the bottom support rails 6 Vertical rack mount posts and rails 2 Depth of the front clearance area equal to the depth of the chassis 7 Chassis width 3 Width of the front clearance area equal to the width of t...

Page 21: ...ormation Statement 1071 Warning Definition IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury Before you work on any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translat...

Page 22: ...hat your rack and rack mount hardware comply with the guidelines that are described in this doc Note Airflow Considerations The switch comes with fan and power supply modules that have either port side intake or port side exhaust airflow for cooling the switch If you are positioning the port end of the switch in a cold aisle make sure that the switch has port side intake fan modules with burgundy ...

Page 23: ...AC 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 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 prod...

Page 24: ... 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 th...

Page 25: ...he 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 th...

Page 26: ...k 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...

Page 27: ... 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 ...

Page 28: ...r Replacing the Unit To reduce risk of electric shock when installing or replacing the unit the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last Warning Before you begin Before you can ground the chassis you must have a connection to the earth ground for the data center building Step 1 Use a wire stripping tool to remove approximately 0 75 inch 19 mm of the covering from the end o...

Page 29: ...esignated power cables for the power supplies that you are connecting to the dedicated power sources Depending on the outlet receptacle on your AC power distribution unit you might need an optional jumper power cord to connect the switch to your outlet receptacle Note The switch is not connected to the network this includes any management or interface connections The fan and power supply modules a...

Page 30: ...source are connected to a connector block c Insert the connector block into the receptacle on the power supply Make sure that the connector block clicks when fully inserted in the receptacle and does not pull out d If there is a safety cover for the terminals place and secure it over the terminals to avoid an electrical shock hazard e Turn on the power at the circuit breaker for the DC power sourc...

Page 31: ...pology The ACI fabric topology includes the following major components Application Centric Infrastructure Controller APIC appliance cluster of APICs Leaf switches for switch compatibility please see the data sheets here https www cisco com c en us products switches nexus 9000 series switches datasheet listing html Spine switches for switch compatibility please see the data sheets here https www ci...

Page 32: ...shield any potential noise sources by housing them in a grounded metallic conduit Note The optical transceivers that are not already assembled to their cables come separate from their cables To prevent these transceivers and their cables from being damaged we recommend that you keep the transceivers disconnected from their cables when installing them in ports and then insert the optical cable into...

Page 33: ...ntroller APIC in your ACI fabric The type of virtual interface card VIC installed on the APIC determines the types of interface cables that you can use to connect the leaf switches to the APICs The VIC 1225T module supports copper connectors copper cables and switches with copper downlink ports such as Cisco Nexus 93108TC EX 93108TC FX 93120TX 93128TX 9372TX 9372TX E and 9396TX switches The VIC 12...

Page 34: ...n see http www cisco com c en us support interfaces modules transceiver modules products installation guides list html Step 2 Connect the other end of the interface cable to a downlink port on a leaf switch For a Cisco 10GBASE LR or SR transceiver and cable insert the transceiver into a downlink optical port on a leaf switch before connecting the cable to the transceiver For Cisco SFP Active Optic...

Page 35: ...Q 32 port 100 Gigabit such as N9K X9732C EX supported by Cisco Nexus 9504 and 9508 modular switches 36 port 100 Gigabit such as N9K X9736C FX You cannot include NX OS line cards in the same chassis when running in ACI mode Note Multiple uplinks from a leaf switch to a spine switch is supported A symmetrical topology is recommended so that all devices have equal access to resources Note Step 1 For ...

Page 36: ...condary are first generation switches in vPC pair sending traffic as described above To determine which transceivers adapters and cables that this switch supports see http 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 http www cisco com c en us support interfaces m...

Page 37: ... generation switch will come up in about 10 to 22 seconds when STP is disabled for the deployed VLANs on the remote devices and there will be traffic drops in the range of 10 to 40 seconds depending upon the flows in the fabric When STP is enabled on the VLANs on the remote devices the traffic loss will be in the range of 40 to 75 seconds depending upon the flows in the fabric Step 7 Disconnect th...

Page 38: ...tch and establish an IP address before you create the management connection Step 1 Connect the interface cable to a management port on the switch Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an external hub switch or router Optic Transceiver Removal Using the Optics Extraction Tool You use both ends of the optics extraction tool in this procedure You use the wide end for releasing the bale latch a...

Page 39: ...n an antistatic bag or other protective environment Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables Transceivers and fiber optic cables must be kept clean and dust free to maintain high signal accuracy and prevent damage to the connectors Contamination increases attenuation loss of light and should be below 0 35 dB Cisco Nexus 93600CD GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 31 Connecting the Sw...

Page 40: ...tors Touching the ends can leave fingerprints and cause other contamination Clean the connectors regularly the required frequency of cleaning depends upon the environment In addition clean connectors if they are exposed to dust or accidentally touched Both wet and dry cleaning techniques can be effective refer to the fiber optic connection cleaning procedures for your site Inspect routinely for du...

Page 41: ...ts in a cold aisle Before you begin Before you can replace a fan module ensure that both of the following conditions exist The replacement fan module must have the same airflow direction as the other modules in the chassis If you must replace the fan module during operations and both of the above conditions are not met leave the fan module that you need to replace in the chassis to preserve the de...

Page 42: ...er supply during operations so long as the new power supply 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 t...

Page 43: ... Remove the power cable from the power supply by pressing the tab on the top of the Anderson Power SAF D Grid connector and pull the cable and connector out of the power supply Step 3 Grasp the power supply handle while pressing the release latch towards the power supply handle Step 4 Place your other hand under the power supply to support it while you slide it out of the chassis Do not touch the ...

Page 44: ...s the other modules in the switch Note An AC power source must be within reach of the power cable that will be used with the replacement power supply If you are using n n power redundancy there must be a separate power source for each power supply installed in the chassis Otherwise only one power source is required There must be an earth ground connection to the chassis that you are installing the...

Page 45: ...y installed in the chassis power sources must be of the same type do not mix AC and DC power sources for the same switch Otherwise only one power source is required There must be an earth ground connection to the chassis that you are installing the replacement module Typically the chassis is grounded by its metal to metal connection to a grounded rack If you need to ground this chassis by another ...

Page 46: ...round connection to the chassis that you are installing the replacement module Typically the chassis is grounded by its metal to metal connection to a grounded rack If you need to ground this chassis by another means see Grounding the Chassis on page 20 Step 1 Holding the replacement power supply with one hand underneath the module and the other hand holding the handle turn the power supply so tha...

Page 47: ... if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Warning Before you begin You must turn off the circuit breaker for the DC power cables that you are connecting to prevent electrocution Step 1 Verify that the circuit breaker for the power feed to the replacement power supply is turned off Step 2 Remove the DC power connector block from the power supply by doing the following a Push the or...

Page 48: ...r Step 7 Use a small screwdriver to depress the spring loaded wire retainer lever on the upper spring cage wire connector Insert your red DC positive wire into the aperture and then release the lever Step 8 Insert the connector block back into the power supply Make sure that your red DC positive wire aligns with the power supply label DC Step 9 Verify that the other ends of the cables are attached...

Page 49: ...racks 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 ...

Page 50: ...pen 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 P...

Page 51: ...nce Specifications on page 49 Environmental Specifications Switch Dimensions Height Depth Width Switch 1 72 inches 4 37 cm 2 RU 25 5 inches 64 8 cm 17 37 inches 44 13 cm Cisco Nexus 93600CD GX Switch and Module Weights and Quantities Quantity Weight per Unit Component 1 25 lb 11 3 kg Cisco Nexus 93600CD GX Chassis N9K C93600CD GX 6 5 for operations and 1 for redundancy 0 26 lb 0 12 kg Fan Module P...

Page 52: ...ns and installation information see https www cisco com c en us support interfaces modules transceiver modules products device support tables list html Switch Power Input Requirements The following table lists the typical amount of power that the switch consumes It also lists the maximum amount of power that you must provision for the switch and power supply for peak conditions Some power supplies...

Page 53: ...t 100 VAC Maximum input volt amperes 1100 W Maximum output power per power supply 33 A sub cycle duration Maximum inrush current 12 ms at 1100 W Maximum hold up time 12 VDC Power supply output voltage 12 VDC Power supply standby voltage Climate Savers Platinum Efficiency 80Plus Platinum certified Efficiency rating RSP1 Form factor 1100 W HVAC HVDC Power Supply Specifications These specifications a...

Page 54: ... 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 94 at 50 load Efficiency rating 48VDC Power Cable...

Page 55: ...India 250 V 10 A 8 2 feet 2 5 m CAB 250V 10A IS Israel 250 VAC 10 A CEI 23 16 VII plug 8 2 feet 2 5 m CAB 9K10A IT Italy 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 Republic of China 250 V 10 A 8 2 feet 2 5 m C...

Page 56: ...ctors CAB HVAC SD 0 6M HVAC 6 6 foot 2 0 m cable with Saf D Grid and C14 connector use for up to 240 V CAB HVAC C14 2M HVAC 2 foot 0 6 m cable with Saf D Grid and RT connector CAB HVAC RT 0 6M Cisco Nexus 93600CD GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 48 System Specifications HVAC HVDC Power Cables Supported by ACI Mode and NX OS Mode Switches ...

Page 57: ...nect this end to the power supply unit 1 DC Power Cable Specifications Photo Description Part Number The 1100W DC power supply NXA PDC 1100W PE PI is shipped with a connector already plugged into the power supply NXA PDC 1100W PE PI Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications The following table lists the regulatory standards compliance for the switch Cisco Nexus 93600CD GX ACI Mode Switch Hard...

Page 58: ...S 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 lead press fit connectors RoHS Cisco Nexus 93600CD ...

Page 59: ...activated 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 minor alarm threshold Red The switch is not receiving power Off Fans and power supply modules are operational Green ENV At least one...

Page 60: ...Off 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 sup...

Page 61: ...n 1 Rack mount kit Front brackets 2 Rear brackets 2 Slider rails 2 M4 Phillips pan head screws 6 1 Ground lug kit Two hole lug 1 M4 x 8 mm Phillips pan head screws 2 1 EAC Compliance document Not applicable 1 Hazardous substances list for customers in China Not applicable The following table lists and illustrates the console cable CAB CONSOLE RJ45 that can be ordered Cisco Nexus 93600CD GX ACI Mod...

Page 62: ...Quantity Description Illustration 1 Console cable with DB 9F and RJ 45F connectors Cisco Nexus 93600CD GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 54 Additional Kits Additional Kits ...

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