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Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation
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First Published: March 17, 2014
Last Modified: February 06, 2015
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  • Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: March 17, 2014 Last Modified: February 06, 2015 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 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/go/trademarks . Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S Preface P r e f a c e Audience Documentation Conventions Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software viii Documentation Feedback Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Overview C H A P T E R 1...
  • Page 4 General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets Cable Management Guidelines System Specifications A P P E N D I X B Environmental Specifications Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 A P P E N D I X D Accessory Kit Contents 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 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Preface

    This preface include the following sections: • Audience, page vii • Documentation Conventions, page vii • Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software, page viii • Documentation Feedback, page x • Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page x Audience This publication is for hardware installers and network administrators who install, configure, and maintain Cisco Nexus switches.

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

    Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software The entire Cisco NX-OS 9000 Series documentation set is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps13386/tsd_products_support_series_home.html Release Notes The release notes are available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps13386/prod_release_notes_list.html...
  • Page 9 Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software 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 10: Documentation Feedback

    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, page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 9396PX switch (N9K-C9396PX) is a 2-RU, fixed-port switch designed for Top-of-Rack (ToR), Middle-of-Rack (MoR), and End-of-Rack (EoR) deployment in data centers. This switch has 48 fixed 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet downlink ports and up to 12 fixed 40-Gbps QSFP+ uplink ports provided through an uplink module.
  • Page 12 Screw holes (2) for attaching a front-mount Plugable (SFP+) optical ports (supporting bracket for four-post racks (one bracket on each 1-Gigabit and 10-Gigabit speeds) to switches or of two sides) Fabric Extenders (FEXs) Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 • Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX • Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX For installation information on the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEXs, see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide. For information on the Cisco Nexus B22-HP FEX, see the Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender for HP Getting Started Guide.
  • Page 14 Three fan modules (two used for operations and one used for redundancy) of the following types: Earlier shipments of the switch were made with the Note N9K-C9300-FAN1-B or N9K-C9300-FAN1 fans. Fan slots are numbered 1 (leftmost slot) to 3 (rightmost slot). Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Preparing The Site

    However, if the switch is located in an unusually humid location, you should use a dehumidifier to maintain the humidity within an acceptable range. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-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 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Shock And Vibration Requirements

    Planning for Power Requirements The switch includes two power supplies (1-to-1 redundancy with current sharing) in one of the following combinations: • Two 650-W AC power supplies Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 18: Airflow Requirements

    To prevent the switch from overheating and shutting down, you must position the air intake for the switch in a cold aisle, and all of the fan and power supply modules must have the same direction of airflow. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-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 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: Clearance Requirements

    Depth of the front clearance area (this equals the depth of the chassis) Width of the front clearance area (this equals the width of the chassis with two rack-mount brackets attached to it) Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 Vertical rack-mount posts and rails Service clearance required for replacing the chassis (equals the length of the chassis) Both the front and rear of the chassis must be open to both aisles for airflow. Note Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 22: Cisco Nexus 9396Px Nx-Os-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide

    Preparing the Site Clearance Requirements Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: 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 power-supply redundancy, you need only one power source. Note If you are using grid redundancy, you need two power sources. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 24: Unpacking And Inspecting A New Switch

    • Invoice number of the shipper (see the packing slip) • Model and serial number of the missing or damaged unit • Description of the problem and how it affects the installation Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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

    You need to attach a right-angled bracket to each side of the chassis. This bracket centers the chassis and secures it in place on a two-post rack. If you are installing the chassis in a two-post rack, see Attaching Front-Mount Brackets to the Chassis, Note on page 20 Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 26 (port side) the chassis. of the chassis. Align four screw holes in the bracket to four screw holes in the side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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

    • Make sure that you have six customer-supplied rack-mount screws (typically M6 x 10 mm or the appropriate screw for the vertical mounting rails on the rack). • You have at least two people to install the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 Figure 6: Attaching the Chassis to a Two-Post Rack Three customer-supplied screws (typically M6 x 10 mm screws or the appropriate screws for the rack) to hold each side of the chassis to the two-post rack. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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

    • Verify that you have 8 screws for attaching the bottom support brackets to the racks (typically M6 x 10 mm screws or the screw appropriate for the vertical mounting rails on the rack. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 30: Attaching Front-Mount Brackets To The Chassis

    You are ready to install two front-mount brackets on the chassis. Attaching Front-Mount Brackets to the Chassis You need to attach a right-angled bracket to each side of the chassis. This bracket holds the chassis in place on a four-post rack. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to attach the second center-mount bracket to the other side of the chassis. What to Do Next You are ready to mount the chassis to the four-post rack. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Installing The Chassis In A Four-Post Rack

    • Make sure that two front-mount brackets are securely fastened to the sides of the chassis at the port end. • Make sure that you have two customer-supplied rack-mount screws (M6 x 10 mm or appropriate screw for the vertical mounting rails on the rack). Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 Be sure that the sides of the chassis by the power supplies clips into the chassis stops on the bottom support rails and the front mounting brackets come in contact with the rack (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 34 Customer-supplied rack-mount screw (M6 x 10 mm the aisle required for the fan and power supply screw or other screw appropriate for the rack) used modules). to secure each side of the chassis to the rack. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Grounding The Chassis

    To connect the switch chassis to the data center ground, you need the following tools and materials: • Grounding lug—A two-holed standard barrel lug that supports up to 6 AWG wire. This lug is supplied with the accessory kit. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 36 Two M4 screws used to secure the grounding lug to the chassis Grounding cable, with 0.75 in. (19 mm) of insulation stripped from one end, inserted into the grounding lug and crimped in place Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Powering Up The Switch

    Before You Begin • Switch installed in a rack and connected to an earth ground • Recommended power cable for your nation or region Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 38 If you require grid redundancy, be sure that each power supply is powered by a different power source. Note Step 2 If you are connecting only one power supply, be sure that there is a blank faceplate in the open power supply slot. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Connecting The Switch To The Network

    Uplink Connections The switch has an uplink module with 12 or six 40-Gb optical ports. For a list of transceivers and cables that the uplink modules support for this switch, see http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/interfaces-modules/ transceiver-modules/products-device-support-tables-list.html. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: Downlink Connections

    Attenuation (loss of light) is increased by contamination and should be kept below 0.35 dB. ◦ Clean these parts before installation to prevent dust from scratching the fiber-optic cable ends. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: 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 NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 42 Connecting the Switch to the Network Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Replacing Modules

    Hold the module by its two handles 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 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 44: Replacing A Fan Module

    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 45 To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the module electronics, do not touch the electrical Caution connectors on the back side of the module. Also, to prevent any damage to the electrical connectors, prevent them touching anything that can bend or break them. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Replacing An Ac Power Supply

    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 47 (see the following figure for the location of the two LEDs). If you are replacing a power supply during operations, the other power supply must be providing power without a fault condition or else the chassis might power down when you remove the other power supply. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 48 Verify that you have the right power supply for the chassis. The correct power supply is labeled for 650 W and has one of the following part numbers: • N9K-PAC-650W (port-side intake airflow direction and a burgundy ejector latch) Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Replacing A Dc Power Supply

    If the LED is not on, make sure that the power cable is securely plugged into the power receptacle and that the circuit breaker for the power source is on. If the LED is still not on and there is no fault with the power source, contact Cisco Technical Assistance for instructions.

  • Page 50: Removing A 48V Dc Power Supply

    If the electrical cables have not been connected to the electrical connector block, wire them as described in Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block, on page Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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

    Remove the DC power connector block from the power supply by doing the following: a) Push the orange plastic button on the top of the connector block inward toward the power supply. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 What to Do Next 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 NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: 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 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Appendix B System Specifications

    0 to 13,123 feet (0 to 4,000 meters) Switch Dimensions Switch Component 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 chassis Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 56: Switch And Module Weights And Quantities

    – 930-W DC port-side intake (green latch) power supply (UCSC-PDU-930WDC) Transceiver and Cable Specifications To determine which transceivers and cables are supported by this switch, see http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/ support/interfaces-modules/transceiver-modules/products-device-support-tables-list.html. To see the transceiver specifications and installation information, see http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/ interfaces-modules/transceiver-modules/products-installation-guides-list.html. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Power Input Requirements

    250 V, 10 A, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) Italy CAB-9K10A-IT 250 VAC, 10 A, CEI 23-16/VII plug, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) North America CAB-9K12A-NA 125 VAC, 13 A, NEMA 5-15 plug, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 58 250 V, 10 A, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) Switzerland CAB-9K10A-SW 250 VAC, 10 A, MP232 plug, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) United Kingdom CAB-9K10A-UK 250 VAC, 10 A, BS1363 plug (13 A fuse), 8.2 (2.5 m) Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Appendix Cleds

    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 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 60: Uplink Module 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 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 61 • 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 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 LEDs Power Supply LEDs Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Appendix D Accessory Kits

    DB-9F/RJ-45F PC terminal Ground lug kit 1 kit • Two-hole lug (1) • M4 x 8-mm Phillips pan-head screws (2) ESD wrist strap (disposable) Not applicable Hazardous substances list for customers in China Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 Accessory Kits Accessory Kit Contents If you do not receive a part listed in this document, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: Note http://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 65: Appendix E Site Preparation And Maintenance Records

    Your completion of each task ensures a successful switch installation. Table 5: Site Preparation Checklist 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 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 66 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 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Contact And Site Information

    Floor location Address (line 1) Address (line 2) City State/Provence Contact person ZIP/postal code Country Chassis and Module Information Use the following three worksheets to record information about the chassis and modules. Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 68 Switch IP address Switch IP netmask Hostname Domain name IP broadcast address Gateway/router address DNS address Table 8: Module Information for the Cisco Nexus 9396PX Chassis Slot Module Type Module Serial Number Notes Uplink module Power supply 1 (left) Power supply 2 (right)

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