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Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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2018-05-08

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Страница 1: ...FabricSwitchHardwareInstallationGuide First Published 2018 05 08 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 ...

Страница 2: ...e 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 no...

Страница 3: ... T E R 3 Cabinet and Rack Requirements 17 General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 17 Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 18 Reference Perforated Cabinet 18 Requirements Specific to Solid Walled Cabinets 19 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch 21 C H A P T E R 4 Preinstallation 22 Installing the ESD Grounding Strap 22 Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 24 Installation Options 25 Cisc...

Страница 4: ...ard Expansion Module 36 Installing and Removing AC Power Supplies 36 Installing Power Supplies 36 Removing Power Supplies 37 Installing and Removing Fan Modules 37 Installing a Fan Module 37 Removing a Fan Module 38 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch 39 C H A P T E R 5 Preparing for Network Connections 39 Connecting the Console Port 39 Connecting the Console Port to a PC 40 Connecting a Modem t...

Страница 5: ...ble and Port Specifications 53 A P P E N D I X A Cables and Adapters 53 Console Port 54 Console Port Pinouts 54 Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB 25 Adapter 54 Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB 9 Adapter 55 MGMT 10 100 1000 Ethernet Port 55 Supported Power Cords and Plugs 57 Standard Power Cords 58 Jumper Power Cords 58 Site Planning and Maintenance Record...

Страница 6: ...Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide vi Contents ...

Страница 7: ...000 Series Configuration Guides It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation and contains the following chapters Audience To use this installation guide you need to be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and preferably be an electronic or electromechanical technician Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions Means reader take note ...

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Страница 9: ...ly to your desktop you can subscribe to the What s New in Cisco Product Documentation RSS feed RSS feeds are a free service Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3 Preface Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request ...

Страница 10: ...Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4 Preface Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request ...

Страница 11: ...ent 32 Gbps quality performance for every Fibre Channel port on the switch Provides availability and reliability similar to the previous generations of Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches Additionally port channel link members can be used across the six 16 port port groups providing additional high availability Provides minimum configuration option of 48x32 Gbps Fibre Channel ports in the base variant ...

Страница 12: ... View The following figure shows the front view of a Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Figure 1 Front View of the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Base Fibre Channel ports 7 Serial console port 1 Airflow Grill 8 System status LED 2 Linecard Expansion Module LEM 3 9 Power supply status LED 3 LEM ejector lever 10 Fan status LED 4 LEM locking screw 11 USB port 5 Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installat...

Страница 13: ...units 2 5 Power supply unit fan 1 Chassis fan modules 2 6 Power supply unit handle 2 Fan module locking screw 7 Power receptacle 3 Power supply unit locking latch 4 Grounding Point The rear of the Cisco MDS 9396T switch also contains the grounding point which is located under a label Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7 Product Overview ...

Страница 14: ...fan module without having to bring the system down Each fan module on the Cisco MDS 9396T switch has two fans The direction of the airflow through a fan module is denoted by colors on the module faceplate Red Port side intake airflow DS C96S FAN I Blue Port side exhaust airflow DS C96S FAN E If a chassis has two different fan modules one supporting port side exhaust airflow and the other supportin...

Страница 15: ...xceeded For normal operation the Cisco MDS 9396T switch requires two fans Fan module status is indicated on a front panel LED To check temperature threshold values use the show environment temperature command Caution Procedures for replacing and installing the fan modules are available in the Installing and Remvoing Components on page 35 section Power Supplies The Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric...

Страница 16: ...airflow DS CAC 1200W port side exhaust airflow and port side intake airflow of fan modules The PSUs automatically configure themselves to work in port side exhaust airflow mode if the switch has Blue system fan modules installed Similarly the PSU automatically configures itself to work in port side intake airflow mode if the switch has Red fan modules installed For more information on the directio...

Страница 17: ...s The operating system is not running Off Off Chassis power Health Front panel of chassis Power LED Both PSUs are installed and operating Solid On Green Either of the following conditions exists A PSU has failed A PSU has been removed Solid On Red Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 11 Product Overview Switch LEDs ...

Страница 18: ...n in 10 15 seconds PSUs The switch will go down after 10 minutes Fan modules and PSUs The switch will go down after 10 minutes Blinking Red One of the following conditions exists A diagnostic test failed or another fault occurred during bootup A major temperature threshold is currently exceeded Solid On Fan is operating normally Solid On Green Fan health On the front panel Fan Status Fan failure S...

Страница 19: ... LEDs for a Cisco MDS 9396T switch State Status LED Position There is no link Off Left Indicates a physical link Solid Green There is no activity Off Right Indicates activity Blinking Green The following table describes the Fibre Channel port LEDs for a Cisco MDS 9396T switch State Status The link is up Solid Green The link is up and the port beacon is active Regular Blinking Green The link is up ...

Страница 20: ...d when the correct port licenses are installed Figure 6 Cisco MDS 9396T LEM A LEM blank module must be installed if a LEM slot is empty when operating for longer than several minutes to provide correct airflow If the airflow is inadequate the preset temperature thresholds will be exceeded and the system will automatically shut down to prevent permanent damage Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Swit...

Страница 21: ... 1 is detected by the switch LEM 3 is ignored If LEM 3 is absent the switch detects both LEM 1 and LEM 2 because there are no LEMs after LEM 3 Note A LEM should be removed only while replacing it with a new one in case of a fault condition For more information on installing and removing the LEM see the chapter Installing and Removing the Linecard Expansion Module Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric ...

Страница 22: ...Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 16 Product Overview Linecard Expansion Module ...

Страница 23: ...ck must be a standard 19 in four post EIA cabinet or rack with mounting posts that conform to English universal hole spacing per section 1 of ANSI EIA 310 D 1992 See the Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets and Requirements Specific to Solid Walled Cabinets sections The cabinet or rack must also meet the following requirements The minimum vertical rack space per chassis should be 1 RU rack...

Страница 24: ...ck Type 7 5 lb EIA 4 post Cisco MDS 9396T switches are compatible with Cisco racks such as Cisco R42612 and PDUs Optional jumper power cords are available for use in a cabinet Note Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets In addition to the requirements listed in the General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks section perforated cabinets must meet the following requirements The front and rear ...

Страница 25: ...ay should be available The front and rear doors and side panels must be installed and nonperforated so that air flows predicatably from bottom to top The overall cabinet depth should be 36 to 42 in 91 4 to 106 7 cm to allow the doors to close and to facilitate adequate airflow The open area of the floor air intake must be a minimum of 150 sq in 968 sq cm The lowest piece of equipment should be ins...

Страница 26: ...Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 20 Cabinet and Rack Installation Requirements Specific to Solid Walled Cabinets ...

Страница 27: ...r preventing accidents Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool lock and key or other means of sec...

Страница 28: ...led antistatic bag The figures show how to cuff the ESD strap around the wrist and the ground cord that connects the cuff to the ground ESD wrist straps are the primary means of controlling static charge on personnel Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 22 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Preinstallation ...

Страница 29: ...on purposes The chassis actual appearance and size may vary Figure 7 Wearing the ESD Strap Note Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 23 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Installing the ESD Grounding Strap ...

Страница 30: ...sis For the ESD socket to be effective the chassis must be grounded through the power cable the chassis ground or the metal to metal contact with a grounded rack Caution Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future Tip Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 24 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch ...

Страница 31: ...optional items ordered 2 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative Have the following information ready Invoice number of shipper see packing slip Model and serial number of the damaged unit Description of damage Effect of damage on the installation 3 Check if all the power supplies and the fan trays have the expected direction of airflow Port ...

Страница 32: ... describes the procedure for installing a Cisco MDS 9396T switch in a rack or cabinet using the optional EIA Shelf Bracket Kit Shelf Installation Guidelines If the rack is on wheels ensure that the brakes are engaged or the rack is otherwise stabilized Caution If you are installing this kit in an EIA rack attach the shelf to all four rack mounting posts the EIA posts may not be thick enough to pre...

Страница 33: ...racket with the holes in the front rack mounting rail Then attach the shelf bracket to the front rack mounting rail using a minimum of four 12 24 or 10 24 screws The bottom hole of the shelf bracket should align with the bottom hole of a rack unit on the rack mounting rail the hole immediately above the 1 2 in spacing Note Step 2 Repeat with the other shelf bracket Step 3 Verify that the shelf bra...

Страница 34: ... rails We recommend grounding the chassis even if the rack is already grounded A grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes is provided on the chassis for attaching a grounding lug Caution The grounding lug must be NRTL listed and compatible with copper conductors Only copper conductors wires must be used and the copper conductor must comply with National Electrical Code NEC for ampacity Note Removi...

Страница 35: ...ect to protective earth ground in the service equipment Installation Guidelines Follow these guidelines when installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the switch Each new switch requires a license see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family NX OS Licensing Guide for instructions on installing a license Ensure there is adequate space around the swit...

Страница 36: ...oads on the circuits supplying power to the switch are within the electrical current ratings for circuit wiring and breakers Caution Use the following screw torques when installing the switch Captive screws 4 in lb 0 45 N m M3 screws 4 in lb 0 45 N m M4 screws 12 in lb 1 36 N m M6 screws 40 in lb 4 5 N m 10 32 screws 20 in lb 2 26 N m 12 24 screws 30 in lb 3 39 N m Installing the Switch This secti...

Страница 37: ... the rack Make sure there is at least 2 RU open above the bottom support rails so that you can easily install the chassis Step 3 Use 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 screws use 40 in lb 4 5 N m of torque Step 4 Sli...

Страница 38: ...e other side of the chassis What to do next You are ready to mount the chassis to the four post rack Installing the Switch Before you begin You need to slide the chassis onto the bottom support rails so that the end with the fan trays and power supplies locks onto the chassis stops at the end of the rails and so that the front mount brackets on the chassis come into contact with the front mount ra...

Страница 39: ... contact with the rack see the following figure If the bottom support rails are extended a long distance they can bend outwards slightly when you install the chassis and the chassis stops at the far end of the rails might not fit into the end of the chassis If this happens press the side rails toward the sides of the chassis so that the chassis stops can go inside the chassis and hold it in place ...

Страница 40: ...ground the chassis by connecting its grounding pad to the rack Otherwise you must connect the chassis grounding pad directly to the data center ground To connect the switch chassis to the data center ground you need the following tools and equipment Grounding lug A two holed standard barrel lug that supports up to 6 AWG wire This lug is supplied with the accessory kit Grounding screws Two M4 x 8 m...

Страница 41: ...ment 1034 Warning During this procedure wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the switch Caution Installing and Removing the Linecard Expansion Module This section provides instructions for installing and removing the Linecard Expansion Module Installing the Linecard Expansion Module To install a Linecard Expansion Module follow the steps provided in this section Before you begin If t...

Страница 42: ...ally the chassis is grounded by its metal to metal connection with a grounded rack If you need to ground the chassis see Grounding the Switch on page 34 Step 1 Holding the power supply unit with one hand underneath it and the other hand holding the handle turn the power supply so that its release latch is on the right side and align the back end of the power supply the end with the electrical conn...

Страница 43: ...Caution Installing and Removing Fan Modules This section provides instructions for installing and removing the fan modules for the Cisco MDS 9396T switch You can replace one of the two fan modules even when the switch is operating so long as you perform the replacement within one minute of removing the old fan module If you cannot perform the replacement within one minute leave the original fan mo...

Страница 44: ...rature at different points within the chassis exceed certain safety thresholds To accurately monitor the system temperature the temperature sensors require sufficient airflow through the chassis In the event that a fan module is removed from the chassis and the airflow is reduced the system will bypass the temperature sensor information and shut down after five minutes to prevent undetected overhe...

Страница 45: ...he various components of the Cisco MDS 9396T switch Preparing for Network Connections on page 39 Connecting the Console Port on page 39 Connecting the Management Port on page 41 Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port on page 42 Powering Up the Switch on page 46 Preparing for Network Connections When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9396T switch consider the following for ea...

Страница 46: ...racter format of the PC terminal emulation program to match the following management port default characteristics 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit No parity Step 2 Connect the supplied RJ 45 to DB 9 female adapter or RJ 45 to DB 25 female adapter depending on your PC connection to the PC serial port Step 3 Connect one end of the supplied console cable a rollover RJ 45 to RJ 45 cable to the console...

Страница 47: ...le cable a rollover RJ 45 to RJ 45 cable to the console port Step 3 Connect the other end of the console cable to the supplied RJ 45 to DB 25 adapter Step 4 Connect the RJ 45 to DB 25 adapter to the DB 25 port on the modem Step 5 Initialize and configure the modem as specified in the Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration Guide and the Cisco NX OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide Connecti...

Страница 48: ...struments Statement 1051 Warning Wear an ESD wrist strap connected to the chassis when handling transceivers Keep optical connectors covered when not in use and do not touch connector ends The fiber optic connectors must be free of dust oil and other contaminants Note Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers Removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its useful life Do not remove and i...

Страница 49: ... port until it clicks into place The transceiver can only be inserted one way into the switch port If the transceiver does not install easily ensure it is correctly oriented and the tab or clasp are in the correct position before continuing Caution Step 4 Insert or leave the dust plug in the cable end of the transceiver if a cable is not being installed in the transceiver Removing an SFP Transceiv...

Страница 50: ...r is not being installed Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers To prevent damage to the fiber optic cables do not place more tension on them than the rated limit and do not bend to a radius of less than one inch if there is no tension in the cable or two inches if there is tension in the cable Caution Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver To prevent possible damage to the cable...

Страница 51: ...le has been released before continuing Caution To remove the cable follow these steps Step 1 Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use Step 2 Press the release latch on the cable grasp the connector near the connection point and gently pull the connector from the transceiver Step 3 Insert a dust plug into the cable end of the transceiver Step 4 Install a dust cover o...

Страница 52: ...ends on the following conditions If you are using combined power not using power redundancy you must connect one power supply to one AC power source If you are using power supply n 1 redundancy you must connect two power supplies to one AC power source If you are using grid n n redundancy you must use two power supplies and two AC power sources you must connect each power supply to a different pow...

Страница 53: ...ndancy you must connect the second power supply as follows 1 Using the recommended power cable for your country or region connect the C19 plug on the power cable to the power receptacle on the second power supply 2 Connect the other end of the power cable to a second AC power source this is a different power source than the one used by the first power supply 3 Verify that the LED is on and green I...

Страница 54: ...Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 48 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Powering Up the Switch ...

Страница 55: ... nonoperating and storage 10 to 90 Humidity RH ambient noncondensing operating 5 to 95 Humidity RH ambient noncondensing nonoperating and storage 197 to 6500 ft 60 to 2000 m Altitude operating 60 dB Noise levels The following table lists the physical specifications for the Cisco MDS 9396T switch Table 2 Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Specifications Specification Description HxWxD 3 39 x 17 42 x 22 28 in 8...

Страница 56: ...een two chassis to prevent overheating Airflow Power Specifications General Power Supply Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the Cisco MDS 9396T switch AC power supply Specification AC Input Power 90V to 305V AC input voltage 246W for an idle 96 port switch with 1 1 PSU redundancy without optics modules 330W for a 96 port switch with 48 32G optics modules under typical ...

Страница 57: ... maximum load on each circuit supplying the power supply is within the current ratings of the wiring and breakers Note Connection Guidelines for AC Powered Systems For connecting the Cisco MDS 9396T switch AC power supplies to the site power source follow these basic guidelines Each power supply should have its own dedicated branch circuit For international circuits should be sized according to lo...

Страница 58: ...Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 52 Technical Specifications Connection Guidelines for AC Powered Systems ...

Страница 59: ...ers on page 53 Console Port on page 54 MGMT 10 100 1000 Ethernet Port on page 55 Supported Power Cords and Plugs on page 57 Cables and Adapters The Cisco MDS 9396T Switch accessory kit includes the following RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable RJ 45 to DB 9 female DTE adapter labeled Terminal RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapter labeled Terminal RJ 45 to DB 25 male DCE adapter labeled Modem Additional cabl...

Страница 60: ...ed internally to pin 8 Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB 25 Adapter You can use the RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapter labeled Terminal to connect the console port to a computer running terminal emulation software The following table lists the pinouts for the console port the RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and the RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapt...

Страница 61: ...RJ 45 to DB 9 female DTE adapter Table 6 Port Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB 9 Adapter Console Device RJ 45 to DB 9 Terminal Adapter RJ 45 to RJ 45 Rollover Cable Console Port Signal DB 9 Pin RJ 45 Pin RJ 45 Pin Signal CTS 8 8 1 RTS DSR 6 7 2 DTR RxD 2 6 3 TxD GND 5 5 4 GND GND 5 4 5 GND TxD 3 3 6 RxD DTR 4 2 7 DSR RTS 7 1 8 CTS MGMT 10 100 1000 Ethernet Port Use a modular RJ 45 straight throu...

Страница 62: ...Pin BI DA 1 BI DA 2 BI DB 3 BI DC 4 BI DC 5 BI DB 6 BI DD 7 BI DD 8 The following figure shows a schematic of the 10 100 1000BASE T cable Figure 16 Twisted Pair 10 100 1000BASE T Cable Schematic The following table lists the connector pinouts and signal names for a 10 100BASE T management port MDI cable Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 56 Cable and Port Specific...

Страница 63: ...cabinet outlets The user may also source their own power cords for the product as long as they meet the power cord specifications for this product Only standard power cords and jumper power cords provided with the switch are supported If you do not order a power cord with the system you are responsible for selecting the appropriate power cord for the product Using a non compatible power cord with ...

Страница 64: ...mper power cords have an IEC C15 connector on the outlet end of the cord and an IEC C14 connector on the inlet end of the cord This cord is compatible with IEC C13 outlet receptacles This type of outlet receptacle is commonly used for power distribution inside cabinets The following figure lists the available plug types and cord descriptions Figure 18 Description of Jumper Power Cords for Cisco MD...

Страница 65: ...e 61 Site Preparation Checklist Planning the location and layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet is essential for successful switch operation ventilation and accessibility The following table lists the site planning tasks that we recommend completing before installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Consider heat dissipation when sizing the air conditioning requirements for an installation Tabl...

Страница 66: ...cuit for power supply Dedicated separate circuits for redundant power supplies UPS2 for power failures 3 Grounding evaluation Circuit breaker size CO ground AC powered systems 4 Cable and interface equipment evaluation Cable type Connector type Cable distance limitations Interface equipment transceivers 5 Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 60 Site Planning and Mai...

Страница 67: ...Information Use the following worksheet to record contact and site information Table 10 Contact and Site Information Contact person Contact phone Contact E Mail Building site name Data center location Floor location Address line 1 Address line 2 City State Zip code Country Chassis and Network Information Use the following worksheets to record chassis and network information Contract Number Cisco M...

Страница 68: ...h IP netmask Host name Domain name IP broadcast address Gateway router address DNS address Modem telephone number Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide 62 Site Planning and Maintenance Records Site Planning and Maintenance Records ...

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