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Cisco Nexus 9236C Hardware Installation Manual

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Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2016-09-19
Last Modified: 2018-10-19
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  • Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2016-09-19 Last Modified: 2018-10-19 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 Switch Chassis Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 A P P E N D I X A Rack Specifications Overview of Racks General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets Cable Management Guidelines Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 Rack Mount Kit NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack Mount Kit N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT A P P E N D I X E Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Site Preparation Checklist Contact and Site Information Chassis and Module Information Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Audience, on page vii • Documentation Conventions, on page vii • Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software, on page viii • Documentation Feedback, on page x • Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, on page x...

  • Page 8: Related Documentation For Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Nx-Os Software

    These guides are available at the following URL: https://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps13386/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html The documents in this category include: • Cisco Nexus 2000 Series NX-OS Fabric Extender Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches • Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide •...
  • Page 9 • Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS VXLAN Configuration Guide Other Software Documents • Cisco Nexus 7000 Series and 9000 Series NX-OS MIB Quick Reference • Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Programmability Guide • Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide •...

  • Page 10: Documentation Feedback

    What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, at: https://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml. Subscribe to What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation as an RSS feed and delivers content directly to your desktop using a reader application. The RSS feeds are a free service.

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview, on page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 9236C switch (N9K-C9236C) is a 1 rack unit (RU) switch that has the following ports: • 36 100-Gigabit QSFP28 interface ports that support 100-, 50-, 40-, 25-, 10- and 1-Gigabit speeds. You can use the following adapters with these ports: •...
  • Page 12 The following figure shows the switch features on the port side of the chassis. Beacon (BCN), Status 36 100-Gigabit (STS), and Environment QSFP+/QSFP28 ports (ENV) LEDs Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 AC power supplies have blue coloring (DC power supply modules have gray coloring). You can also order the 1200-W HVAC/HVDC power supply which has dual-direction airflow Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • 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 9236C NX-OS 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Shock And Vibration Requirements

    • Two 1200-W HVAC/HVDC power supplies • Two 930-W DC power supplies Note Both power supplies must be the same type. Do not mix AC, DC, and HVAC/HVDC power supplies in the same chassis. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Airflow Requirements

    • The depth of a four-post rack must be 24 to 32 inches (61.0 to 81.3 cm) between the front and rear mounting rails (for proper mounting of the bottom-support brackets or other mounting hardware). Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 Width of the front clearance area (equal to the width of the chassis with two rack-mount brackets that are attached to it). Note Both the front and rear of the chassis must be open to both aisles for airflow. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 Preparing the Site Clearance Requirements Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Safety

    Starting the Switch, on page 25 Safety Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series for important Safety Information. Warning Statement 1071—Warning Definition IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger.

  • Page 24: 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-KIT-1RU) 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 25 Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective devices is rated not greater than 20A (North America), 16A (Europe), and 13A (UK). Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 26: Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch

    Check to be sure that each of the power supply and the fan tray modules have the expected direction of airflow as follows: • Port-side intake airflow modules • Burgundy (fan modules and AC power supplies) Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Installing The Switch Using The Nxk-Acc-Kit-1Ru Rack-Mount Kit

    Determine which end of the chassis is to be located in the cold aisle as follows: • If the switch has port-side intake modules (fan modules with burgundy coloring), position the switch so that its ports will be in the cold aisle. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 30: Installingtheswitchusingthen3K-C3064-Acc-Kit Rack-Mount Kit

    • Make sure that the switch rack-mount kit includes the following parts: • Front rack-mount brackets (2) • Rear rack-mount brackets (2) • Slider rails (2) • M4 x 0.7 x 8-mm Phillips countersink screws (12) Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 (3 inches [7.6 mm] minimum) and module handles (1 inch [2.5 mm] minimum). Front rack-mount bracket aligned to the port end of Front rack-mount bracket aligned to the module end the chassis of the chassis Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 (see the following figure). Tighten 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 N·m) of torque and tighten 10-32 screws to 20 in-lb (2.26 N·m) of torque. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 Holding the chassis level, insert two screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on the rack type) in each of the two front rack-mount brackets (using a total of four screws) and into the cage nuts or threaded holes in the vertical rack-mounting rails (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 34: 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Starting The Switch

    If you need n+n redundancy, you must connect each power supply in a switch to a different power source. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 36 6. If there is a safety cover for the power source terminals, place and secure it over the terminals to avoid an electrical shock hazard. 7. Turn on the power at the power source circuit breaker. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 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 Cisco Nexus 9000 Series configuration guide.
  • Page 38 Installing the Switch Chassis Starting the Switch Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Connecting The Switch To The Network

    • For 100 Gigabits per second, use QSFP28 transceivers on both ends of each optical cable. • For 40 Gigabits per second, use QSFP+ transceivers on both ends of each optical cable. • For 25 Gigabits per second, you can do either of the following: Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: Guidelines For Connecting Ports

    25g-4x command. For the Cisco Nexus 9236C switch, use 1 for the module_number. If you are configuring only one port, use the port number in place of low_port_number. If you are configuring a range of ports, specify the port numbers from low to high, such as port 2-15.
  • Page 41 Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments (for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye hazard. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 42: 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Replacing Modules

    Hold the module by its handle and do not touch the electrical connectors on its backside. Also, to protect the electrical connectors, avoid letting them come in contact with anything other than the electrical connectors inside the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Removing An Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply

    Place your other hand under the power supply to support it while you slide it out of the chassis. Caution 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. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Removing A Dc Power Supply

    (do not mix AC and DC power supplies in the same switch). Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Installing An Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply

    LEDs indicate, see Power Supply LEDs, on page Installing an HVAC/HVDC Power Supply You can replace one power supply while the other one provides power to the switch. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 48: Installing A Dc Power Supply

    This topic is for installing the 48-V DC power supply into switch chassis. If you need to install a high voltage (HVAC/HVDC) power supply, see Installing an HVAC/HVDC Power Supply, on page Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 (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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 Replacing Modules Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 54: Requirements Specific To Standard Open Racks

    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. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: System Specifications

    0 to 13,123 feet (0 to 4,000 meters) Switch Dimensions Switch Width Depth Height Cisco Nexus 9236C 17.3 inches (43.9 cm) 22.5 inches (57.1 cm) 1.72 inches (4.4 cm) (1 RU) Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 56: Switch And Module Weights And Quantities

    Switch Typical Power Maximum Power Heat Dissipation Consumption (AC or DC) Consumption (AC or DC) Requirement Cisco Nexus 9236C 275 W 640 W 2183.77 BTUs per hour Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Power Specifications

    • AC (for 1230 W output) • 200 to 277 VAC • DC (for 1230 W output) • –240 to –380 VDC AC input frequency Nominal: 50 to 60 Hz (Range: 47-63 Hz) Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: 930-W Dc Power Supply (Port-Side Intake) Specifications

    Power supply standby voltage 12 VDC Efficiency rating Greater than 92% at 50% load Form factor RSP1 930-W DC Power Supply (Port-Side Exhaust) Specifications These specifications apply to the 930-W DC (UCS-PSU-6332-DC) power supplies. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Power Cable Specifications

    CAB-250V-10A-BR 250 V, 10 A, 6.9 feet (2.1 m) 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) Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 60: 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 Argentina, Brazil, and NO-POWER-CORD No power cord included with Japan switch Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 • 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 64: Lane Link 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. Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 66 LEDs LEDs Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Additional Kits

    The following table lists and illustrates the contents for the 1-RU rack-mount kit (N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT). Illustration Description Quantity Rack-mount kit • Front-mount angled bracket • Rear-mount slider bracket (2) • Slider rails (2) • M4 x 7 mm mounting screws (16) Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 68 Additional Kits Rack Mount Kit N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: 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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 70: Contact And Site Information

    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 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: Chassis And Module Information

    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 Fan module 1 Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 72 Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Module Slot Module Type Module Serial Number Notes Fan module 2 Fan module 3 Fan module 4 Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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