Downlink Connections; Guidelines For Connecting Ports - Cisco Nexus 93120TX Hardware Installation Manual

Downlink Connections

ports must operate at the same speed or you will see an error with a "check speed-group config" message.To
return the administrative speed to 40 Gigabits, use the no speed-group 10000 command.
Warning Statement 1051 Laser Radiation
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or
view directly with optical instruments.
Downlink Connections
The Cisco Nexus 93120TX switch has 96 downlink ports that connect to servers. Each of these ports supports
100-Megabit, 1-Gigabit, and 10-Gigabit speeds over 10GBASE-T cables.
For a listing of the transceivers and cables that the optical downlink ports support, see
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/interfaces-modules/transceiver-modules/products-device-support-tables-list.html
For the 10GBASE-T cables, you use RJ-45 connectors on cables that conform to the specifications in the
following table.
Table 1: Supported 10GBASE-T Cables
Cable Type
Category 6
Category 6a
Category 7
Category 7a

Guidelines for Connecting Ports

You can uplink six 40-Gigabit QSFP+ ports to other devices and downlink 96 1/10GBASE-T ports to other
devices.
For information about the transceivers currently being used with the switch, use the show inventory all
command.
Prevent damage to the fiber-optic cables that can separate from their cables. Keep the transceivers disconnected
from their fiber-optic cables when installing the transceiver in the line card. Before removing such a transceiver
from the switch, remove the cable from the transceiver.
To maximize the effectiveness and life of your transceivers and optical cables, do the following:
• Wear an ESD-preventative wrist strap that is connected to an earth ground whenever handling transceivers.
• Do not remove and insert a transceiver more often than is necessary. Repeated removals and insertions
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The switch is typically grounded during installation and provides an ESD port to which you can connect
your wrist strap.
can shorten its useful life.
Connecting the Switch to the Network
Supported Length
180 feet (55 m)
328 feet (100 m)
328 feet (100 m)
328 feet (100 m)