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Cisco Nexus 9364C-GX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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2019-12-20

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Page 1: ...Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published 2019 12 20 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: ...rements 5 Dust and Particulate Requirements 6 Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference 6 Shock and Vibration Requirements 7 Grounding Requirements 7 Planning for Power Requirements 7 Airflow Requirements 9 Rack and Cabinet Requirements 9 Clearance Requirements 10 Installing the Chassis 11 C H A P T E R 3 Installation Options with Rack Mount Kits Racks and Cabinets 11 Install a R...

Page 4: ...module GEM 28 Virtual Port Channel Migration Migration of Nodes from a First Generation Switch to a Second Generation Switch 28 Setting Up an Optional Console 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 Power Supply Module...

Page 5: ...Supply Specifications 45 2000 W HVAC HVDC Power Supply Specifications 45 2000 W DC Power Supply Specifications 46 Power Cable Specifications 46 Power Cable Specifications for AC Power Supplies 46 Power Cables for NXA PAC 2KW Power Supplies 47 HVAC HVDC Power Cables Supported by ACI Mode and NX OS Mode Switches 49 DC Power Cable Specifications 50 Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications 50 LE...

Page 6: ...Cisco Nexus 9364C GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide vi Contents ...

Page 7: ...arguments 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 ch...

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: ...e following user replaceable components Fan modules three with the following airflow choices Port side exhaust fan module with blue coloring NXA FAN 160CFM2 PE Port side intake fan module with burgundy coloring NXA FAN 160CFM2 PI Power supply modules two One for operations and one for redundancy 1 1 with the following choices 2000 W port side exhaust AC power supply with blue coloring NXA PAC 2KW ...

Page 10: ...con BCN Status STS and Environment ENV LEDs 1 64 100 Gigabit SFP28 ports 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 1 SFP optical port 4 USB port 1 1 Cisco Nexus 9364C GX ACI...

Page 11: ...u can order the fan and power supply modules with port side intake or port side exhaust airflow For port side intake airflow the fan and AC power supply modules have burgundy coloring For port side exhaust airflow the fan and AC 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 lon...

Page 12: ... 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 9364C GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4 Overview Overview ...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...ough 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 15: ...nded 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 ...

Page 16: ...plication 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 70A when the switch is powered with regular DC power supplies rated 48 60VDC Ensure that the protective devices are rated not greater than 15A when the switch i...

Page 17: ...the 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 ...

Page 18: ...rflow 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 ...

Page 19: ...er supply modules You can install the switch using the following rack mount options Rack mount kit N9K C9300 RMK which you can order from Cisco You can install the switch in the following types of racks Open EIA rack Perforated EIA cabinet The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks on page 41 section You are responsible for...

Page 20: ...eed two power sources Note Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch Before you install a new chassis you need to unpack and inspect it to be sure that you have all the items that you ordered and verify that the switch was not damaged during shipment If anything is damaged or missing contact your customer representative immediately When you handle the chassis or its components you must follow ESD prot...

Page 21: ...y modules with one or more of the following colorings Burgundy coloring on fan modules and AC power supplies For port side exhaust airflow the switch must have port side exhaust fan and AC power supply modules with one or more of the following colorings Blue coloring on fan modules and AC power supplies You can plan the positioning of the switch so that its ports are located close to ports on conn...

Page 22: ...allation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Warning Before you begin Before you can install the bottom support rails for the chassis you must do the following Verify that a four post rack or cabinet is installed If any other devices are stored in the rack or cabinet verify that the heavier switches are installed below lighter switches Verify that the bottom suppo...

Page 23: ...two customer supplied screws typically M6 x 10 mm screws to attach the bottom support rail half to the vertical mounting rails on the rack post Tighten each screw to the appropriate torque setting for the screws for M6 x 10 mm screws use 40 in lbs 4 5 N m of torque Step 4 Slide the other half of the bottom support rail onto the attached half of the rail set and use two customer supplied screws typ...

Page 24: ... Phillips head torque screwdriver Front mount brackets 2 and screws 4 found inside the switch accessory kit Step 1 Align the two holes in one side of one of two front mount brackets to two holes on the left or right side of the chassis see the following figure Be sure that the other side of the bracket is facing toward the front port end of the chassis Two M4 x 6 mm screws used to fasten the brack...

Page 25: ... a hot aisle the chassis stop on the bottom support rails is positioned by the hot aisle Blue colored port side exhaust airflow fan modules are positioned in a cold aisle the chassis stop on the bottom support rails is positioned by the cold aisle Make sure that two front mount brackets are securely fastened to the sides of the chassis at the port end Make sure that you have two customer supplied ...

Page 26: ...an M6 x 10 mm screw or other appropriate screw for the rack to attach each of the two mounting brackets on the chassis to the rack and tighten each screw to the appropriate torque setting for the screw for M6 x 10 mm screws use 40 in lbs 4 5 N m of torque Grounding the Chassis The switch chassis is automatically grounded when you properly install the switch in a grounded rack with metal to metal c...

Page 27: ... the grounding lug to the chassis grounding pad with two M4 screws see the previous figure Tighten the screws to 11 to 15 in lb 1 24 to 1 69 N m of torque Step 4 Prepare the other end of the grounding wire and connect it to the facility ground Starting the Switch You start the switch by connecting it to its dedicated power source If you need n 1 redundancy you must connect each of the power suppli...

Page 28: ...Verify that the power is turned off at a circuit breaker for the power source terminals 2 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 secur...

Page 29: ...ization the switch chassis Status 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 C...

Page 30: ...Cisco Nexus 9364C GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 22 Installing the Chassis Starting the Switch ...

Page 31: ...opology 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 c...

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 int...

Page 33: ...ontroller 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 1...

Page 34: ...on 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 Opti...

Page 35: ...PQ 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: ...econdary 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 ...

Page 37: ...d 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 t...

Page 38: ...itch 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 ...

Page 39: ...in 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 9364C GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 31 Connecting the Swi...

Page 40: ...ctors 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 d...

Page 41: ...cable and then remove the module from the chassis Before you begin To replace a power supply during operations you must have a functioning power supply providing power to the switch while you replace the other power supply If there is only one power supply installed in the switch and you need to replace it install the new power supply in the open slot and power it up before removing the original p...

Page 42: ...dle 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 electrical connectors on the back side of the module and prevent anything else from coming into contact with and damaging the connectors Caution What to do next You are ready to install an HVAC HVDC power suppl...

Page 43: ...ate 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 replacement module Typically the chassis is grounded by its metal to metal connection with a grounded rack If you need to ground the chassis see Grounding the Chassis on page 18 Step 1 Holding the replacement...

Page 44: ...ection to a grounded rack If you need to ground this chassis by another means see Grounding the Chassis on page 18 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 that its release latch is on the side and align the back end of the power supply the end with the electrical connections to the open power sup...

Page 45: ... with one hand underneath the module and the other hand holding the handle turn the power supply so that its release latch is on the side and align the back end of the power supply the end with the electrical connections to the open power supply slot before carefully sliding the power supply all the way into the slot until it clicks into place If the power supply does not fit into the open slot tu...

Page 46: ...ircuit 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 orange plastic button on the top of the connector block inward toward the power supply b Pull the connector b...

Page 47: ...e 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 to the DC ...

Page 48: ...Cisco Nexus 9364C GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 40 Replacing Components Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block ...

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: ...Open 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 ...

Page 51: ...e 46 Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications on page 50 Environmental Specifications Specification Environment 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Ambient operating temperature Temperature 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C Ambient nonoperating 5 to 85 Nonoperating Relative humidity 0 to 13 123 feet 0 to 4 000 meters Operating Altitude Switch Dimensions Height Depth Width Switch 3 39 inches 8 61 cm 2 RU 22 59 inches...

Page 52: ...e 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 products device support tables list html Switch Power Input Requirements The following table lists the typi...

Page 53: ...r greater 20 to 100 load Efficiency Combined n 1 and n n Redundancy Modes Yes RoHS Compliance Yes Hot Swappable Port side intake and port side exhaust airflow Airflow Direction 2000 W HVAC HVDC Power Supply Specifications Specification Property 2000 W Power 180 to 305 VAC or 192 to 400 VDC or Input Voltage 50 to 60 Hz Frequency 90 or greater 20 to 100 load Efficiency Combined n 1 and n n Redundanc...

Page 54: ...ower Supplies Cord Set Description Power Cord Part Number Locale Power Cord Jumper C13 C14 Connectors 6 6 feet 2 0 m CAB C13 C14 2M Power cord C13 to C14 recessed receptacle 10 A 9 8 feet 3 m CAB C13 C14 AC Cabinet jumper power cord 250 VAC 10 A C14 C13 connectors 2 3 feet 0 7 m CAB C13 CBN 250 V 10 A 8 2 feet 2 5 m CAB 250V 10A AR Argentina 250 VAC 10 A 3112 plug 8 2 feet 2 5 m CAB 9K10A AU Austr...

Page 55: ...s Republic of China 250 V 10 A 8 2 feet 2 5 m CAB 250V 10A ID South Africa 250 VAC 10 A MP232 plug 8 2 feet 2 5 m CAB 9K10A SW Switzerland 250 VAC 10 A BS1363 plug 13 A fuse 8 2 2 5 m CAB 9K10A UK United Kingdom No power cord included with switch NO POWER CORD All except Argentina Brazil and Japan Power Cables for NXA PAC 2KW Power Supplies Illustration Description Cable North America AC Type A Po...

Page 56: ...binet Jumper Power Cord 250 VAC 13A C14 C15 Connectors CAB C15 CBN AC Power Cord Brazil 12A 125V BR 3 20 plug up to 12A CAB ACBZ 12A India AC Type A Power Cable CAB TA IN Israel AC Type A Power Cable CAB TA IS Cisco Nexus 9364C GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 48 System Specifications System Specifications ...

Page 57: ...ectors 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 9364C GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 49 System Specifications HVAC HVDC Power Cables Supported by ACI Mode and NX OS Mode Switches ...

Page 58: ... with this switch Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications The following table lists the regulatory standards compliance for the switch Table 2 Regulatory Standards Compliance Safety and EMC Description Specification Products should comply with CE Markings according to directives 2004 108 EC and 2006 95 EC Regulatory compliance CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Second Edition EN 60950 1 Second Editio...

Page 59: ... 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 9364C GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 51 System Specifications System Specifications ...

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Page 61: ... 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 on...

Page 62: ... 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 su...

Page 63: ...unt Kit N9K C9300 RMK The following table lists and illustrates the contents for the 2 RU rack mount kit N9K C9300 RMK Quantity Description Illustration 1 Rack mount kit Bottom support rails 2 Front mount brackets 2 Cisco Nexus 9364C GX ACI Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide 55 ...

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