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Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2017-04-11
Last Modified: 2017-10-05
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  • Page 1 Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2017-04-11 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...
  • 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

    Planning for Power Requirements Airflow Requirements Rack and Cabinet Requirements Clearance Requirements Installing the Switch Chassis C H A P T E R 3 Safety Installation Options with Racks and Cabinets Airflow Considerations Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 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 Switch Dimensions Switch and Module Weights and Quantities Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 A P P E N D I X D Accessory 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 93108TC-FX switch (N9K-C93108TC-FX) is a 1-RU, fixed-port switch designed for spine-leaf-APIC deployment in data centers. This switch has 48 10GBASE-T Application Policy Infrastructure Controllers (APICs) facing ports that support 100-Megabits, 1- or 10-Gigabit Ethernet connections, and it has six fixed 40/100-Gigabit QSFP28 spine-facing ports.
  • Page 12 USB port fan slot 4 on the right Console port (RS232 port) Screw holes (6) for attaching rack mounting brackets Management port (RJ-45 port) Grounding pad Chassis LEDs (Beacon [BCN] and Status [STS]) Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 14 Overview Overview Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 500-W AC power supplies • Two 1200-W HVAC/HVDC power supplies • Two 930-W DC power supplies Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: Clearance Requirements

    For the clearances required for an installation of this chassis in a four-post rack, see the following figure. Chassis Depth of the chassis Vertical rack-mount posts and rails Maximum extension of the bottom-support rails Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 Preparing the Site Clearance Requirements Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing The Switch Chassis

    Starting the Switch, page 22 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. Statement 1071—Warning Definition Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger.

  • Page 24: Installation Options With Racks And Cabinets

    • Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements for the switch. If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch

    Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following information ready: • Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip) • Model and serial number of the damaged unit • Description of damage • Effect of damage on the installation Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 26: Installing The Switch

    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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 Repeat Step 1 for the other front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch and be sure to position that bracket the same distance from the front of the switch. Step 2 Install the two rear rack-mount brackets on the chassis as follows: Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 Holding the switch with both hands, position the two rear rack-mount brackets on the switch between the rack or cabinet posts that do not have slider rails attached to them (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 30: Grounding The Chassis

    You can alternatively ground the chassis (this is required if the rack is not grounded) by attaching a customer-supplied grounding cable to the chassis grounding pad and the facility ground. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 2 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Starting The Switch

    Connect the other end of the power cable to a power source. • When connecting to an HVAC power source, insert the C14 or LS-25 plug in a receptacle for the HVAC power source. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 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 34 Installing the Switch Chassis Starting the Switch Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Preparing To Connect To Other Devices

    When preparing to connect the fabric devices, consider the following for each type of interface, and gather all of the required equipment before making the connections: • Cabling type required for each interface type • Distance limitations for each signal type • Additional interface equipment required Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Connecting Leaf Switches To Apics

    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 38: 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 39 (Cisco Nexus 9504, 9508, or 9516 switch) or on each Cisco Nexus 9336PQ 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 40 • 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 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 43 • 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 44 Connecting the Switch to the ACI Fabric Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Replacing Components

    If you are changing the airflow direction of all the modules in the chassis, you must shutdown the switch before replacing all the fan and power supply modules with modules using the other airflow direction. During operations, all of the modules must have the same direction of airflow. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Removing A Fan Module

    You can replace a power supply with another supported power supply that has the same power source type (AC, DC, HVAC, or HVDC) and the same wattage rating as the other installed power supply. Additionally, Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Replacing An Ac Power Supply

    Place your other hand under the power supply to support it while you slide it out of the chassis. Do not touch the electrical connections on the back side of the module and prevent anything else from Caution coming into contact with and damaging the connectors. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 48: Replacing A High Voltage (Hvac/Hvdc) Power Supply

    • There must be an earth ground connection to the chassis in which you are installing the replacement power supply. HVAC/HVDC power supplies connected to AC power sources are automatically grounded by their power cable when connected to the power supply and AC power source. HVAC/HVDC power Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Replacing A Dc Power Supply

    LEDs indicate, see Power Supply LEDs, on page Replacing a DC Power Supply You can replace an DC power supply during operations so long as the other power supply provides power to the switch. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 Verify that the power supply is operational by making sure that the power supply LED is green. For information on what the power supply LEDs indicate, see Power Supply LEDs, on page Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 Replacing Components Replacing a DC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 Replacing Components Replacing a DC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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

    Operating 0 to 13,123 feet (0 to 4,000 meters) Switch Dimensions Switch Width Depth Height Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX 17.3 inches (43.9 cm) 22.5 inches (57.1 cm) 1.72 inches (4.4 cm) (1 RU) Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 56: Switch And Module Weights And Quantities

    Some power supplies might have UL listed capabilities that are greater than the maximum power requirements for a switch. To determine the power consumption characteristics for the switch, use the typical and maximum requirements listed in the following table. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Power Specifications

    Maximum hold-up time 12 ms at 500 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 NO-POWER-CORD No power cord included with switch Argentina, Brazil, and Japan Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Leds

    Temperature exceeds minor alarm threshold. Temperature exceeds major 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 64: Fan Module Leds

    Power supply warning—possibly one of the following conditions: amber • High voltage • High power • Low voltage • Power supply installed in chassis but not connected to a power source • Slow power supply fan Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 LEDs Power Supply LEDs Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 66 LEDs Power Supply LEDs Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Additional Kits

    Console cable with DB-9F and RJ-45F connectors Ground lug kit 1 kit • Two-hole lug (1) • M4 x 8-mm Phillips pan-head screws Not applicable EAC Compliance document Not applicable Hazardous substances list for customers in China Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 68 Additional Kits Accessory Kit Note If you do not receive a part listed in this document, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: https:/ /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 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: Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 70 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: 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 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 72 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 Fan module 4 Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...

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