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- Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2017-07-31 Last Modified: 2017-10-05 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Rack and Cabinet Requirements Clearance Requirements Installing the Chassis C H A P T E R 3 Install a Rack Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch Planning How to Position the Chassis in the Rack Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 4 Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block Rack Specifications A P P E N D I X A Overview of Racks General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 5 A P P E N D I X D Accessory Kit Rack Mount Kit Site Preparation and Maintenance Records A P P E N D I X E Site Preparation Checklist Contact and Site Information Chassis and Module Information Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 7: Preface
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. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 8: Related Documentation
Web-Based Documentation • Cisco APIC Management Information Mode Reference • Cisco APIC Online Help Reference • Cisco APIC Python SDK Reference • Cisco ACI Compatibility Tool • Cisco ACI MIB Support List Cisco Nexus 9364C 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 •...
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Page 11: Overview
Overview, page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 9364C switch (N9K-C9364C) is a 2-rack unit (RU), fixed-port switch designed for spine-leaf-APIC deployment in data centers. This switch supports 12.8 Tbps of bandwidth across 64 40/100-Gigabit QSFP28 ports and two 1/10-Gigabit SFP+ ports. This switch includes the following user-replaceable components: •... - Page 12 To determine which transceivers, adapters, and cables are supported by 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. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 13 If you have only one power supply installed, you can install the replacement power supply in the open slot before removing the original power supply. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 14 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. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 15: Preparing The Site
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. However, if the Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 16: Altitude Requirements
• Strong EMI, especially when it is caused by lightning or radio transmitters, can destroy the signal drivers and receivers in the chassis and even create an electrical hazard by conducting power surges through lines into equipment. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 17: Shock And Vibration Requirements
The switch includes two power supplies (1-to-1 redundancy with current sharing) in one of the following combinations: • Two 1200-W AC power supplies • Two 1200-W HVAC/HVDC power supplies • Two 930-W DC power supplies Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 18: Airflow Requirements
You can identify the airflow direction of each fan and power supply module by its coloring as follows: • Blue coloring indicates port-side exhaust airflow. • Burgundy coloring indicates port-side intake airflow. • White coloring on HVAC/HVDC power supplies indicates dual-direction airflow. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 19: Rack And Cabinet Requirements
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 20: Clearance Requirements
Width of the front clearance area (this equals the width of the chassis with two rack-mount brackets attached to it) Both the front and rear of the chassis must be open to both aisles for airflow. Note Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Installing The Chassis
Take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded. If you are not using power redundancy or are using n+1 redundancy, you need only one power source. If you Note are using n+n redundancy, you need two power sources. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 22: Unpacking And Inspecting A New Switch
◦ Three fan modules (all fan and power supply modules must have the same airflow direction) ◦ Port-side exhaust airflow with blue coloring (NXA-FAN-160CFM-PE) ◦ Port-side intake airflow with burgundy coloring (NXA-FAN-160CFM-PI) • Switch accessory kit Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 23: Planning How To Position The Chassis In The Rack
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack Before you install the chassis, be sure that the rack is fully secured to the data center floor. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 24: Attaching Center-Mount Brackets To The Chassis
Be sure to align four of the screw holes on the larger side of the bracket with the four screw holes near the center of the left or right side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 25: Installing The Chassis In A Two-Post Rack
Statement 1074—Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 26 If these modules have a blue coloring for port-side exhaust airflow, then you must position the modules by the cold aisle. If the modules have a burgundy coloring for port-side intake airflow, you must position the modules by the hot aisle. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 27: Installing The Chassis In A Four-Post Rack
Depending on direction of the chassis airflow, you need to position the rail half with the chassis stop so that the fan and power supply modules end up in the appropriate aisle as follows: Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 28 • If the fan modules have burgundy (port-side intake modules), you must position the bottom support rails so that the chassis stop is positioned by the hot aisle. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 29: Attaching Front-Mount Brackets To The Chassis
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. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 30: Installing The Chassis In A Four-Post Rack
(such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit. Before You Begin • Make sure that the four-post rack is properly installed and secured to the concrete subfloor. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 31 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 on the rack. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 32: Grounding The Chassis
(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 connections between the switch and rack. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 33 (see Callout 2 in the following figure). Verify that the ground wire is securely attached to the grounding lug by attempting to pull the wire out of the crimped lug. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 34: Powering Up The Switch
• For no power redundancy, connect only the power supplies to one power source. • For n+1 redundancy, connect the power supplies to one or two power sources. • For n+n redundancy, connect each power supply to a different power source (two power sources required). Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 35 3 Strip 0.6 inches (15 mm) of insulation off the DC wires that you are using. 4 Orient the connector as shown in the following figure with the orange plastic button on top. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 36 Make sure that the positive wire is attached to the positive terminal, the negative wire is attached to the negative terminal, and the ground wire is attached to the ground terminal. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 37 4 Turn the power on at the circuit breaker. Verify that the LED is on and green. If the LED is off, check the AC power source circuit breaker to be sure that it is turned on. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 38 Installing the Chassis Powering Up the Switch Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 39: Connecting The Switch To The Aci Fabric
93180YC-EX, 93180YC-FX, 9332PQ, 9348GC-FXP, 9372PX, 9372PX-E, 9372TX, 9372TX-E, 9396PX, and 9396TX switches) • Spine switches (Cisco Nexus 9336PQ, 9364C, 9504, 9508, and 9516 switches) As shown in the following figure, each APIC is connected to one or two leaf switches and each leaf switch should be connected to every spine switch in the same fabric. -
Page 40: 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 41: Connecting Leaf Switches To Apics
Connecting Leaf Switches to APICs You must downlink one or two (recommended for redundancy) ACI-mode leaf switches (Cisco Nexus 93108TC-EX, 93108TC-FX, 93120TX, 93128TX, 93180LC-EX, 93180YC-EX, 93180YC-FX, 9332PQ, 9348GC-FXP, 9372PX, 9372PX-E, 9372TX, 9372TX-E, 9396PX, or 9396TX) to each Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) in your ACI fabric. -
Page 42: Connecting Leaf Switches To Spine Switches
• 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 Optical Cables, insert the transceiver on the cable into a downlink optical port on a leaf switch. - Page 43 (Cisco Nexus 9504, 9508, or 9516 switch) or on each Cisco Nexus 9336PQ or 9364C spine switch. The number of line cards in a spine switch depends on the model of the spine switch (the Cisco Nexus 9504 supports four line cards, the Cisco Nexus 9508 supports up to eight line cards, and the Cisco Nexus 9516 supports up to 10 line cards in ACI-mode).
- Page 44 • 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 (N9K-X9736PQ) ◦ 32-port 100-Gigabit (N9K-X9732C-EX) (supported by Cisco Nexus 9504 and 9508 modular switches) Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 45: Setting Up An Optional Console Interface
Insert the appropriate transceiver into an active uplink port on the leaf switch. Note For 1- or 10-Gigabit Ethernet on a Cisco Nexus 93108TC-EX or 93180YC-EX switch or a N9K-X9732C-EX, N9K-X9736PQ, or N9K-X9432PQ line card, insert a QSFP-to-SFP adapter (CVR-QSFP-SFP10G) before inserting an SFP+ transceiver. -
Page 46: Setting Up An Optional Management Connection
Setting Up an Optional Management Connection What to Do Next You can now perform the initial configuration for the (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 47: Replacing Components
Step 1 Remove the fan module that you need to replace as follows: Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 48 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 this step to reinstall the module.
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Page 49: 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 50: Removing An Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply
Do not touch the electrical connectors on the back side of the module and prevent anything else from coming Caution into contact with and damaging the connectors. What to Do Next You are ready to install an HVAC/HVDC power supply in the open slot. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 51: Removing A Dc Power Supply
• 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. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 52: Installing An Hvac/Hvdc 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 (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. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 53: Installing A Dc 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 (do not mix AC and DC power sources for the same switch). Otherwise, only one power source is required. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 54: Wiring A 48 V Dc Electrical Connector Block
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 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 55 "+ DC". 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 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 56 Replacing Components Installing a DC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 57: Appendix A Rack Specifications
We do not recommend that you use racks that have obstructions (such as power strips), because the Note obstructions could impair access to field-replaceable units (FRUs). General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks The cabinet or rack must also meet the following requirements: Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 58: 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 59: System Specifications
–40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C) Relative Operating 8 to 80% with humidity gradation of 10% per hour humidity Non operating 5 to 95% Altitude Operating 0 to 13,123 feet (0 to 4,000 meters) Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 60: Switch Dimensions
The following table lists the typical amount of power consumed by the switch, and it lists the maximum amount of power that you must provision from the power source as input to the power supply and switch for peak conditions. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 61: Power Specifications
Maximum hold-up time 12 ms at 650 W Power supply output voltage 12 VDC Power supply standby voltage 12 VDC Efficiency rating Climate Savers Platinum Efficiency (80Plus Platinum certified) Form factor RSP1 Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 62: 1200-W Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply Specifications
Characteristic Specification DC input voltage range Nominal range: -48 to -60 VDC nominal (Range: -40 to -60 VDC Maximum DC input current 23 A at -48 VDC Maximum input W 1104 W Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 63: Power Cable Specifications
European Union CAB-9K10A-EU 250 VAC, 10 A, CEE 7/7 plug, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) India CAB-IND-10A 10 A, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) Israel CAB-250V-10A-IS 250 V, 10 A, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 64: Hvac/Hvdc Power Cables Supported By Aci-Mode And Nx-Os Mode Switches
2-foot (0.6 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and RT connector HVDC CAB-HVDC-3T-2M 6.6-foot (2.0 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and three terminal connectors All except NO-POWER-CORD No power cord included with switch Argentina, Brazil, and Japan Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 65: 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 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 66 • EN61000-3-3 • KN22 Class A • CNS13438 Class A The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9364C switch passes EMC Radiated Emissions Note standards in all configurations except when you use more than 40 pluggable optics of Cisco part number 10-3142-01 or 10-3142-02.
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Page 67: Leds
Fans and power supply modules are operational. Amber At least one fan or power supply module is not operating. (port) Green Port is connected with a transceiver or other connector. Amber Port is not connected. Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 68: Fan Module Leds
• Power supply installed in chassis but not connected to a power source • Slow power supply fan Flashing Amber Power supply failure—possibly one of the following conditions: green • Over voltage • Over current • Over temperature • Power supply fan failure Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 69: Additional Kits
Ground lug kit 1 kit • Two-hole lug (1) • M4 x 8-mm Phillips pan-head screws ESD wrist strap (disposable) Not applicable EAC Compliance document Not applicable Hazardous substances list for customers in China Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 70: Rack Mount Kit
Additional Kits Rack Mount Kit If you do not receive a part listed in this document, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: https:/ Note /www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml. If you purchased this product through a Cisco reseller, you might receive additional contents in your kit, such as documentation, hardware, and power cables. -
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: Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 72 UPS for power failures Grounding: proper wire gauge and lugs Circuit breaker size Grounding evaluation: Data center ground Cable and interface equipment evaluation: Cable type Connector type Cable distance limitations Interface equipment (transceivers) EMI evaluation: Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 73: Contact And Site Information
Data center location Floor location Address (line 1) Address (line 2) City State/Provence Contact person ZIP/postal code Country Chassis and Module Information Use the following worksheet to record information about the switch. Contract number Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 74 Use the following worksheet to record information about the modules in the switch. 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 9364C ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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