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Cisco Nexus 9396PX Hardware Installation Manual

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Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2014-11-07
Last Modified: 2019-03-28
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  • Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2014-11-07 Last Modified: 2019-03-28 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
  • Page 2 Any use of actual IP addresses or phone numbers in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com trademarks.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference Shock and Vibration Requirements Grounding Requirements Planning for Power Requirements Airflow Requirements Rack and Cabinet Requirements Clearance Requirements C H A P T E R 3 Installing the Chassis Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Removing a DC Power Supply Installing an AC Power Supply Installing a DC Power Supply Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block A P P E N D I X A Rack Specifications Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 A P P E N D I X D Additional Kits Rack Mount Kit NXK-ACC-RMK-2RU Rack Mount Kit N9K-C9300-RMK A P P E N D I X E Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Site Preparation Checklist Contact and Site Information Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Chassis and Module Information Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Braces and a vertical bar within square brackets indicate a required choice within an optional element. Indicates a variable for which you supply values, in context where italics variable cannot be used. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    • Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Fundamentals Guide • Cisco APIC Getting Started Guide • Cisco ACI Virtualization Guide • Cisco APIC REST API User Guide • Cisco APIC Command Line Interface User Guide Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide viii...
  • Page 9 • Cisco ACI System Messages Reference Guide • Cisco APIC Layer 4 to Layer 7 Services Deployment Guide • Cisco APIC Layer 4 to Layer 7 Device Package Development Guide • Cisco APIC Layer 4 to Layer 7 Device Package Test Guide •...

  • Page 10: Documentation Feedback

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  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview, on page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 9396PX switch (N9K-C9396PX) is a 2-RU, fixed-port switch designed for spine-leaf-APIC deployment in data centers. This switch has 48 fixed 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports for APIC connections and a choice of 6- or 12-port uplink modules for connections to spine switches. The chassis for this switch includes the following user-replaceable components: •...
  • Page 12 0.5 A are not supported. Out-of-band management port (RJ-45 port) Screw holes (4) for attaching a center-mount rack bracket for two-post racks (one bracket for each of two sides) Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 4-post racks (1 bracket on each of 2 Power supply slots are sides). numbered 1 on the left and 2 on the right (as seen when looking at the power supplies). Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 14 NX-OS software that you are using). You can connect any of the supported FEXs to the downlink ports. For installation information on the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEXs, see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide. For information on a B22-HP FEX, see the Getting Started Guide for that FEX model.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Site

    This switch is rated to operate at altitudes from 0 to 13,123 feet (0 to 4,000 meters). If you operate this switch at a higher altitude (low pressure), the efficiency of forced and convection cooling is reduced and can result Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 16: Dust And Particulate Requirements

    The wiring is unlikely to emit radio interference if you use a twisted-pair cable with a good distribution of grounding conductors. If you exceed the recommended distances, use a high-quality twisted-pair cable with one ground conductor for each data signal when applicable. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Shock And Vibration Requirements

    For n+1 redundancy, you can use one or two power sources for the two power supplies. For n+n redundancy, you must use two power sources and connect each power supply to a separate power source. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 18 • Ensure that the protective devices are rated not greater than 10A when the switch is powered with HVDC power supplies (rated 240-350VDC). Note For the power cables to use with the power supplies, see Power Cable Specifications, on page Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Airflow Requirements

    (for proper mounting of the bottom-support brackets or other mounting hardware). • Required clearances between the chassis and the edges of its rack or the interior of its cabinet are as follows: Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: Clearance Requirements

    Chassis Depth of the chassis Vertical rack-mount posts and rails Maximum extension of the bottom-support rails Chassis width Depth of the front clearance area (equal to the depth of the chassis). Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 Service clearance that is required for replacing the chassis (equals the length of the chassis). Note Both the front and rear of the chassis must be open to both aisles for airflow. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 Preparing the Site Clearance Requirements Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Installation Options With Rack-Mount Kits, Racks, And Cabinets

    You can install the switch using the following rack-mount options: • Rack-mount kit (NXK-ACC-RMK-2RU) which you can order from Cisco. This option offers you easy installation, greater stability, increased weight capacity, added accessibility, and improved removability with front and rear removal.

  • Page 24: Install A Rack

    Compare the shipment to the equipment list that is provided by your customer service representative and verify that you have received all of the ordered items. The shipment should include the following: Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Planning How To Position The Chassis In The Rack

    The switch is designed so that you can have coolant air flow through the switch in one of the two following directions: • Enter the port side and exhaust out the power supply side (port-side intake airflow) • Enter the power supply side and exhaust out the port side (port-side exhaust airflow) Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 26: Installing The Chassis In A Two-Post Rack

    Before you begin • You must separately order the center-mount brackets if you are installing the chassis in a two-post rack. These brackets do not ship with the chassis unless you specifically order them. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Installing The Chassis In A Two-Post Rack

    If the fan modules have a burgundy coloring for port-side intake airflow, you must position the modules by the hot aisle. Note Power supply modules must have the same airflow direction as the fan modules. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 If these modules have a blue or gray coloring for port-side exhaust airflow, then you must position the modules by the cold aisle. If the modules have a burgundy or green coloring for port-side intake airflow, you must position the modules by the hot aisle. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Installing The Chassis In A Four-Post Rack

    • You have inspected the switch shipment to ensure that you have everything ordered. • Make sure that the switch rack-mount kit includes the following parts: • Rack-mount brackets (2) • Rack-mount retainer brackets (2) • Rack-mount slider rails (2) Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 30 If you are not installing the chassis into a grounded rack, you must attach a customer-supplied grounding wire to the chassis as explained in Grounding the Chassis, on page 23. If you are installing the chassis into a grounded rack, you can skip this step. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Insert the switch into the rack and attach it as follows: a) Holding the switch with both hands, position the switch onto the rack-mount brackets and carefully slide the chassis into the rack (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 (see the following figure). b) Attach the screws to secure the retainer clip (see the following figure). c) Repeat Step 6 to attach the other retainer clip on the other side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Grounding The Chassis

    This equipment must be grounded. 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. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 34: Powering Up The Switch

    To power up the switch, you must connect the power supplies to one or two power sources. The number of power sources used depends on the type of power redundancy that you require as follows: Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 2. Remove the DC power connector block from the power supply by doing the following: 1. Push the orange plastic button on the top of the connector block inward toward the power supply. 2. Pull the connector block out of the power supply. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 36 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". If you require n+n redundancy, be sure that each power supply is powered by a different power source. Note Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Switch To The Aci Fabric

    Note To prevent sub-optimal forwarding between endpoints, connect every leaf switch in the fabric to every spine switch in the same fabric. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 38: Preparing To Connect To Other Devices

    Cisco equipment. In situations where long parallel cable runs cannot be separated by at least 3.3 feet (1 meter), we recommend that you shield any potential noise sources by housing them in a grounded metallic conduit.

  • Page 39: Connecting Leaf Switches To Apics

    Connecting Leaf Switches to APICs You must downlink one or two (recommended for redundancy) Cisco Nexus 9300 platform ACI-mode leaf switches to each Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (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.

  • Page 40: Connecting Leaf Switches To Spine Switches

    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.
  • Page 41 • If there are modular switches in the fabric, their ACI-mode line cards must already be installed. The line cards can be of the following types: • 36-port 40-Gigabit (such as: N9K-X9736PQ) • 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) Note You cannot include NX-OS line cards in the same chassis when running in ACI mode.

  • Page 42: Second-Generation Switch

    First-generation Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches include those switches that do not contain an EX or an FX in the PID (product identification). Second-generation Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches include those switches that have an EX or an FX in the PID.

  • Page 43: Setting Up An Optional Console Interface

    DB-9 connector on the other end of the cable to the serial port on the console device. What to do next You can now perform the initial configuration for the switch (see the Cisco ACI Getting Started Guide). Setting Up an Optional Management Connection You can optionally set up an out-of-band management connection for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes.

  • Page 44: Maintaining Transceivers And Optical Cables

    • Inspect routinely for dust and damage. If you suspect damage, clean and then inspect fiber ends under a microscope to determine if damage has occurred. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Replacing Modules

    Slide the module all the way into the chassis until its front side comes in contact with the chassis. For the last 0.2 inches (0.5 cm),carefully mount the module onto the chassis connectors by pushing more firmly, but do not force the module if it does not move further (excessive force can damage the connectors). Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Replacing A Fan Module During Operations

    If you are not able to push the module all the way into the slot, carefully slide the module out of the slot and Note check its electrical connectors for damage. If damaged, contact Cisco Technical Assistance for help. If undamaged, repeat Step 6 to reinstall the module.
  • Page 47 For the last 0.2 inches (0.5 cm), carefully mount the module onto the chassis connectors by pushing more firmly, but do not force the module if it does not move further (excessive force can damage the connectors). Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 48: Replacing A Power Supply Module

    If the STS LED does not turn on, slide the module out of the chassis, and visually check the electrical connectors on the back side of the chassis for damage. If damaged, contact Cisco Technical Assistance for help. If undamaged, repeat the previous step to reinstall the module.

  • Page 49: Removing A Dc Power Supply

    You are ready to install a DC power supply in the open slot. Installing an AC Power Supply You can replace one power supply while the other one provides power to the switch. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 50: Installing A Dc Power Supply

    Installing a DC Power Supply This topic is for installing the 48-V DC power supply into switch chassis. You can replace one power supply while the other one provides power to the switch. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Wiring A 48 V Dc Electrical Connector Block

    The recommended wire gauge is 8 AWG. The minimum wire gauge is 10 AWG. Warning Statement 342—Before Connecting to System Power Supply High leakage currentearth connection essential before connecting to system power supply. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 (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". Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block Step 9 Verify that the other ends of the cables are attached to the DC power source and ground. You are then ready to turn on the DC power source. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 54 Replacing Modules Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Rack Specifications

    • Standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) (two- or four-post EIA cabinet or rack, with mounting rails that conform to English universal hole spacing per section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992). For more information, see Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets, on page Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 56: Requirements Specific To Standard Open Racks

    • The roof should be perforated with at least a 20 percent open area. • The cabinet floor should be open or perforated to enhance cooling. The Cisco R Series rack conforms to these requirements. Cable Management Guidelines To help with cable management, you might want to allow additional space in the rack above and below the chassis to make it easier to route all of the fiber optic or copper cables through the rack.

  • Page 57: System Specifications

    Operating 0 to 13,123 feet (0 to 4,000 meters) Switch Dimensions Switch Width Depth Height Cisco Nexus 9396PX 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) 22.5 inches (57.1 cm) 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) (2 RU) Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: Switch And Module Weights And Quantities

    (green) (UCSC-PSU-930WDC) 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/products-device-support-tables-list.html. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Switch Power Input Requirements

    Maximum output power per power supply 650 W Maximum inrush current 33 A (sub-cycle duration) Maximum hold-up time 12 ms at 650 W Power supply output voltage 12 VDC Power supply standby voltage 12 VDC Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 60: 930-W Dc Power Supply (Port-Side Intake) Specifications

    Maximum output power per power supply 930 W Maximum inrush current 35 A at +35° Celcius Maximum hold-up time 8 ms at 50 % load Power supply output voltage 12 VDC Power supply standby voltage 12 VDC Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Power Cable Specifications

    North America CAB-N5K6A-NA 200/240V, 6A, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) Peoples Republic of China CAB-250V-10A-CN 250 V, 10 A, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) South Africa CAB-250V-10A-ID 250 V, 10 A, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 62: Dc Power Cable Specifications

    Products should comply with CE Markings according to directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. Safety • UL 60950-1 Second Edition • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition • EN 60950-1 Second Edition • IEC 60950-1 Second Edition • AS/NZS 60950-1 • GB4943 Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 • CNS13438 Class A EMC: Immunity • EN55024 • CISPR24 • EN300386 • KN 61000-4 series RoHS The product is RoH-6 compliant with exceptions for leaded-ball grid-array (BGA) balls and lead press-fit connectors. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 System Specifications System Specifications Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Leds

    Temperature exceeds the minor alarm threshold. The switch is not receiving power. Green Fans and power supply modules are operational. Amber At least one fan or power supply module is not operating. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 66: Uplink Module Leds

    The fan module LED is located below the air holes on the front of the module. Color Status Green The fan module is operational. The fan module is not operational (fan is probably not functional). Fan module is not receiving power. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Power Supply Leds

    Power supply warning—possibly one of the following conditions: • High voltage • High power • Low voltage • Power supply installed in chassis but not connected to a power source • Slow power supply fan Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 68 LEDs Power Supply LEDs Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Additional Kits

    • M4 x 8-mm Phillips pan-head screws (2) Not applicable EAC Compliance document Not applicable Hazardous substances list for customers in China The following table lists and illustrates the console cable (CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45) that can be ordered. Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 70: Rack Mount Kit N9K-C9300-Rmk

    Rack Mount Kit N9K-C9300-RMK The following table lists and illustrates the contents for the 2-RU rack-mount kit (N9K-C9300-RMK). Illustration Description Quantity Rack-mount kit • Bottom support rails (2) • Front-mount brackets (2) Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: Site Preparation And Maintenance Records

    Your completion of each task ensures a successful switch installation. Planning Activity Verification Time and Date Space evaluation: Space and layout Floor covering Impact and vibration Lighting Physical access Maintenance access Environmental evaluation: Ambient temperature Humidity Altitude Atmospheric contamination Airflow Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 72: Contact And Site Information

    (transceivers) EMI evaluation: Distance limitations for signaling Site wiring RFI levels Contact and Site Information Use the following worksheet to record contact and site information for the installation. Contact person Contact phone Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 73 Domain name IP broadcast address Gateway/router address DNS address Use the following worksheet to record information about the modules in the switch. Module Slot Module Type Module Serial Number Notes Uplink module Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 74 Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Module Slot Module Type Module Serial Number Notes Fan module 1 Fan module 2 Fan module 3 Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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