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Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2022-08-19
Last Modified: 2023-08-18
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
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http://www.cisco.com
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  • Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2022-08-19 Last Modified: 2023-08-18 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 products and features described herein as in development or available at a future date remain in varying stages of development and will be offered on a when-and if-available basis. Any such product or feature roadmaps are subject to change at the sole discretion of Cisco and Cisco will have no liability for delay in the delivery or failure to deliver any products or feature roadmap items that may be set forth in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS Installation Guidelines Procure Tools and Equipment Rack Mount and Accessory Kits Prepare Your Location Prepare Yourself Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation Clearance Requirements Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Attach the Optical Network Cable Removing the Transceiver Module Connect Interface Ports Connect a Fiber-Optic Port to the Network Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables Create the Initial Switch Configuration Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 Remove a Fabric Module Install a Fabric Module Replace Power Supply Components Install Power Shelf Bezel Replace DC Power Module Disconnect DC Power Reconnect DC Power Replace HVAC and HVDC Power Module Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Cisco Nexus 9808 Switch Overview

    C H A P T E R Cisco Nexus 9808 Switch Overview The Cisco 9808 switch includes: • The Cisco 9808 is a 16-RU switch that supports distributed forwarding across multiple field replaceable units (FRUs). • Cisco 9800 Series Switches, on page 1 •...

  • Page 8: Line Card Overview

    The line card will not power up and will not show poweroff module in command line interface. Preforming OIR is required to power up the line card. Supervisor Module Overview Cisco Nexus 9800 Supervisor Modules (N9K-C9800-SUP-A) manage all control plane functions on the Cisco Nexus 9800 Series Switches. Figure 1: Supervisor Module Console RS-232 Serial Port RJ45 SyncE BITS/DTI/J.211...

  • Page 9: Fabric Module Overview

    The maximum power available for operations depends on the input power from your power source, the number and output capabilities of your power supplies, and the power redundancy mode that you use. The following table lists the amount of power available for Cisco 9800 series switches from all available power trays.
  • Page 10 4,400 13,200 8,800 6,600 17,600 13,200 8,800 22,000 17,600 11,000 26,400 22,000 13,200 30,800 26,400 15,400 35,200 30,800 17,600 39,600 35,200 19,800 44,000 39,600 22,000 48,400 44,000 24,200 52,800 48,400 26,400 Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Supported Optics

    Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G Modules Data Sheet. • For QSFP+ data sheets, refer to the Cisco 40GBASE QSFP Modules Data Sheet. • For 10G using QSA, refer to the Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ Modules Data Sheet Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 12 Cisco Nexus 9808 Switch Overview Supported Optics Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Prepare For Installation

    Before you perform any procedure in this document, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment. The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect the equipment. Because the guidelines do not include all hazards, be constantly alert. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 14: Compliance And Safety Information

    Failure to stabilize the rack may cause the rack to tip over. Compliance and Safety Information The Cisco Nexus 9800 Series Switches are designed to meet the regulatory compliance and safety approval requirements. For detailed safety information, see Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information.

  • Page 15: Laser Safety

    Check the resistance value of the ESD-preventive strap periodically. The measurement should be 1–10 megohms. Before you perform any of the procedures in this guide, attach an ESD-preventive strap to your wrist and connect the leash to the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 16: Cautions And Regulatory Compliance Statements For Nebs

    For more details on environmental requirements, see Cisco Nexus 9800 Series Switches Data Sheet. • Chassis is mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Procure Tools And Equipment

    Note Cisco 9800 Series switches function in operating temperatures of up to 40°C at sea level. For every 300 meters (1000 ft) elevation upto 1800 meters (6000 ft), the maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C. For more details...

  • Page 18: Prepare Your Location

    ESD wrist strap (disposable) More Hardware Components If you purchased this product through a Cisco reseller, you might receive more contents in your kit, such as documentation, hardware, and power cables. The shipped cables depend on your specification when placing an order. See the Power Supply Power Cord Specifications section for information on the available power cords.
  • Page 19 Unless specified otherwise, the image is only for representational purposes. The rack's actual appearance and size may vary. Note This image is only for representational purposes. Your grounding requirement depends on your building. Figure 2: Building with Rack Room Connected to Earth Ground Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: Prepare Yourself

    The figures show how to cuff the ESD strap around the wrist and the ground cord that connects the cuff to the ground. ESD wrist straps are the primary means of controlling static charge on personnel. Figure 3: Wearing the ESD Strap Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Prepare Rack For Chassis Installation

    To ensure adequate airflow, we recommended that you maintain a minimum clearance distance always, as mentioned in the following figure. Following figure shows the clearances required for installation of the switch. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 (6) Clearance required for the fan tray handle at the rear (13) Airflow direction (7) Rear service area for the fan tray and fabric card replacement Following figure shows the clearances required for the cable management of the switch. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 23 (1) Overall door width on side (in an open position) (3) Depth of cable management (2) Maximum vertical rack rail setback, when filters are installed (4) Overall door depth on front (in an open position) on the chassis Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 24 Prepare for Installation Clearance Requirements Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Unpack And Install The Chassis

    Ensure that there is sufficient room around the chassis pallet for unpacking. For information about the chassis dimensions and clearance requirements see, Clearance Requirements. Carefully move the pallet containing the chassis to the staging area where you plan on unpacking it. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 26 Unpack and Install the Chassis Unpack the Chassis Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Install Bottom-Support Rails

    Attach the bottom-support rail to the rack using a Phillips torque screwdriver on M6 x 19 mm or 12–24 x 3/4 inch screws for each end of the rail (as shown in the following figure) and tighten each screw to 40 in-lbs (4.5 N-m) of torque. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 28: Transfer Chassis To A Mechanical Lifting Device

    Transfer Chassis to a Mechanical Lifting Device Procedure Step 1 Place the mechanical lifting device in front of the chassis on the pallet (or on Line Card side) as shown. Illustrations are for representational purposes only. Note Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 Prepare to use the mechanical lifting device by placing a piece of cardboard on the surface of the lift (to prevent scratching). Step 3 With at least two or three people move the chassis carefully from the pallet onto the lifting device as shown. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 30: Mount Chassis Into The Rack

    Procedure Step 1 Using your mechanical lift, raise the chassis so that it is in level with or not more than 1/4 inch [0.635cm] above the rails. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Figure 10: Attach Chassis to Rack - Front Note You should remove the power shelf to facilitate attaching chassis to the rack. Step 4 Use the screws provided with the rack to attach the chassis rear rails. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 Mount Chassis Into the Rack Figure 11: Attach Chassis to Rack - Rear Right View Rear right rack mounting bracket. Install screws from inside the chassis to tighte 26 in-lbs (2.93 N-m) of torque. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 Unpack and Install the Chassis Mount Chassis Into the Rack Figure 12: Attach Chassis to Rack - Rear Left View Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 34: Ground The Chassis

    Ground the Chassis Procedure Step 1 Locate the chassis grounding receptacles on your chassis. You can locate them at the following position: • At the left side panel, lower section towards the rear Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 Use the wire stripper to strip one end of the 2-AWG wire approximately 0.75 inches (19.05 mm). Step 3 Insert the 2-AWG wire into the wire receptacle on the grounding lug. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 36 Step 7 Connect the opposite end of the grounding wire to the appropriate grounding point at your site to ensure an adequate chassis ground. What to do next Attach the chassis doors. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Install Cable Management On A Chassis

    Secure the left and right cable management brackets to the chassis vertical mounting brackets with M4 x 18-mm screws, flat-head Phillips screws (use all screws provided in the kit). Insert one screw at the top and Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 38 Secure the bottom cover to the cable management brackets by using four M4 x 6 mm pan-head Phillips screws. Tighten each screw to 11.5 to 15 in-lb (1.3 to 1.7 N·m) of torque. Step 7 Before you install the top hood, remove the connector cap from the alarm cable. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 Figure 19: Connect Alarm Cable Note Door open alarm is supported in the chassis. Step 9 Position the top hood, with its brackets pointing down, above the cable management bracket screw holes. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: Attach Front Door To Chassis

    Before you can attach the front door to the chassis, you must attach the cable management brackets, bottom plate, and top hood onto the chassis. Required tools and equipment: • Phillips screwdriver with a torque capability (customer supplied) • Door kit (N9K-C9808-DF-KIT) Note The door kit is optional. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 41 Figure 21: Front Door Pins Step 3 Align the spring pin to hole in the bottom plate and release the spring pin, so that they insert into the bottom hole. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 42: Ground The Front Door

    Replace a Fan Tray. Ground the Front Door Note To comply with GR-1089, you have to bond the front doors to the ground port on the chassis using the ground braid. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 Repeat Steps 1–3 to install the grounding cable to the other front door. Step 5 Close and lock the front door. What to do next Continue to power on the switch. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 44 Unpack and Install the Chassis Ground the Front Door Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Powering On The Switch

    The chassis has a power assembly shelf that supports the following number of power trays: • Cisco 9808 chassis supports up to three power trays Each power tray supports up to three AC power modules or four DC power modules.
  • Page 46 Figure 25: Power Mode Switch on the Power Tray Power mode switch. A plug cover is also provided to block the access to the power mode switch as shown in the below figure: Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Connect Dc Power Supply To Power Source

    #4 AWG), or 100A-rated high-strand-count copper wire cables (#2 AWG) . The length of the cables depends on your switch location from the source power. DC power cables are not available from Cisco, but they are available from any commercial cable vendor.
  • Page 48 The length of the cables depends on the location of your switch in relation to the source of DC power. These cables and the cable lugs that are used to attach the cables to the switch chassis are not available from Cisco Systems.
  • Page 49 Verify that the power tray switch is set to the STANDBY (0) position. Figure 28: DC Power Tray Rear Front Step 2 Remove the clear plastic safety covers that fit over the DC power connection terminal studs. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 50: Connect Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply To Power Source

    Before you begin • Turn off the power source at its circuit breaker. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 Choose your power supply (HVAC or HVDC) and use a Saf-D-Grid power cable to connect to the power supply tray. Step 2 For HVAC input, connect a Saf-D-Grid AC power cable to the Saf-D-Grid receptacle. Figure 30: HV Power Tray Rear Front Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 52: Power Supply Power Cord Specifications

    • For n+1 redundancy mode, include the ps-redundant keyword. • For n+n redundancy mode, include the insrc-redundant keyword. Example: switch(config)# power redundancy-mode insrc-redundant switch(config)# Power Supply Power Cord Specifications Note Always use the Saf-D-Grid connector toward the switch. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 Refer the figure in AMERICA 277VAC 3-5958P4 to Power Cord HBL2631 Illustrations, on page NORTH CAB-AC-30A-US4 37-101018-01 30A, Saf-D-Grid Refer the figure in AMERICA 300VAC 3-5958P4 to Power Cord Saf-D-Grid Illustrations, on page 3-6074P30 Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 54: Power Cord Illustrations

    Figure 32: CAB-AC-20A-NA Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Figure 33: CAB-AC-32A-ANZ, CAB-AC-32A-CHE, CAB-AC-32A-ITA, CAB-AC-32A-BRZ, CAB-AC-32A-ZAF, CAB-AC-32A-ISR, CAB-AC-32A-IND, CAB-AC-32A-ARG Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 Figure 35: CAB-DC-30A-US1, CAB-DC-30A-US2 Power Cord and Plugs for HVDC Power Supply Figure 36: CAB-AC-30A-US3 Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Figure 37: CAB-AC-30A-US4 Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 Figure 39: CAB-DC-32A-EU1, CAB-DC-32A-EU2 Power Cord and Plugs for HVDC Power Supply Figure 40: CAB-AC-32A-CHN Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Figure 41: CAB-AC-32A-KOR Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Connect Switch To The Network

    You make this local management connection between the asynchronous serial port on a Supervisor module and a console device capable of asynchronous transmission. Typically, you can use a computer terminal as the console device. On the Supervisor module, you use the console serial port. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: Connect The Management Interface

    The Supervisor Module's management port (MGMT ETH) provides out-of-band management, which lets you to use the command-line interface (CLI) to manage the switch by its IP address. This port uses a 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection with an RJ-45 interface. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Transceivers, Connectors, And Cables

    The RJ-45 connector connects Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, Category 6, or Category 6A foil twisted-pair or unshielded twisted-pair cable from the external network to the following module interface connectors: • Switch chassis • CONSOLE port • MGMT ETH port Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 60: Install And Remove Qsfp Transceiver Modules

    The following figure shows a 400-Gigabit QSFP-DD optical transceiver. Figure 43: 400-Gigabit QSFP-DD Transceiver Module Pull-tab QSFP-DD transceiver body Electrical connection to the module circuitry Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Required Tools And Equipment

    Step 5 Align the transceiver module in front of the module’s transceiver socket opening and carefully slide the transceiver into the socket until the transceiver contact with the socket electrical connector. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 62: Attach The Optical Network Cable

    • Keep the protective dust plugs installed in the unplugged fiber-optic cable connectors and in the transceiver optical bores until you are ready to make a connection. • Inspect and clean the optical connector end faces just before you make any connections. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 Remove the dust plugs from the optical network interface cable MPO connectors and from the transceiver module optical bores. Save the dust plugs for future use. Step 2 Attach the network interface cable MPO connectors immediately to the transceiver module. Figure 46: Cabling a Transceiver Module Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 64: Removing The Transceiver Module

    Some transceivers work with fiber-optic cables that you attach to the transceivers and other transceivers work with pre-attached copper cables. You must install a transceiver in the port before installing the fiber-optic cable in the transceiver. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Disconnect Optical Ports From The Network

    When the system is booted up for the first time, a new username and a password is to be created. The following prompt appears: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO root-system username is configured. Need to configure root-system username. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 66 Enter the IP address for the management interface. If using dual RPs, enter the IP address on both management interfaces. Step 7 Enter a network mask for the management interface. Step 8 The software asks whether you want to edit the configuration. Enter 'no' to decline. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Verify Chassis Installation

    Displays information about the field replaceable units (FRUs), including product IDs, serial numbers, and version IDs. show environment Displays all the environment-related information. n9k-184-Man(config)# show environment ? fan Fan information power Power capacity and power distribution information temperature Temperature sensor information Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 68 The following example shows sample output from the show environment command for 9800 switches: n9k-184-Man(config)# show environment Fan: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Model Hw Direction Status --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan1(sys_fan1) N9K-C980x-FAN-A 1.0 front-to-back Ok Fan2(sys_fan2) N9K-C980x-FAN-A 1.0 front-to-back Ok Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 Power Usage Summary: -------------------- Power Supply redundancy mode (configured) Non-Redundant(combined) Power Supply redundancy mode (operational) Non-Redundant(combined) Total Power Capacity (based on configured mode) 12599.00 W Total Power of all Inputs (cumulative) 12599.00 W Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 70 27 OUTLET 85 80 26 Ok 27 INLET 45 42 22 Ok 27 CPU 97 93 43 Ok n9k-184-Man(config)# The following example shows sample output from the show environment power command: Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 71 Total Power of all Inputs (cumulative) 12599.00 W Total Power Output (actual draw) 3901.00 W Total Power Input (actual draw) 4141.00 W Total Power Allocated (budget) 11393.00 W Total Power Available for additional modules 1206.28 W Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 72 Connect Switch to the Network Verify Chassis Installation Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Leds

    Each port on N9K-X98900CD-A (only) has an LED. The following table describes port status LEDs. Table 9: Port Status LEDs (One Per Port) LED Color Description Port is administratively shut down. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 74: Power Supply Leds

    Output power is enabled. Output OK Green Flashing Green Output power in power limit, or in overcurrent condition, or is in the sleep-mode. Output disabled, or no inputs present, or firmware upgrade in-progress. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 75: Fan Tray Leds

    Flashing Blue The operator has activated this LED to identify the fan tray in the chassis. (Attention) The operator had not activated the LED to identify the fan tray in the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 76: Temperature Warning Label

    At normal operating temperatures (less than 55°C), the warning label has a black background with black edges. At temperatures above 55°C, the background color changes to white and the edges’ color changes to red. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 77: Supervisor Module Leds

    LEDs Supervisor Module LEDs Figure 50: Temperature Warning Label Supervisor Module LEDs The Supervisor Module LEDs are located on the front of the module. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 78 Table 12: Supervisor Module LED Descriptions Color Status ATTN (Attention) Flashing blue The operator has activated this LED to identify this module in the chassis. This module is not being identified. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 79: Fabric Module Leds

    The system is running in holdover or free-run mode and it is not synchronized to an external interface. The centralized frequency or time and phase distribution is not enabled. Fabric Module LEDs The fabric modules are located behind the fan trays. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 80: Line Card Leds

    Table 14: Line Card LED Descriptions Color Status ATTN Flashing blue The operator has activated this LED to identify this module in the (Attention) chassis. The line card is not enabled. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 81 Flashing amber The module has a minor alarm. Flashing red The module has active major or critical alarms. BIOS boot failure. Also, the ATTN LED remains blue. The module is not enabled. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 82 LEDs Line Card LEDs Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 83: Replace Chassis Components

    The front doors come with pre-installed air filters (N9K-9808-DF-KIT). If air filters need a replacement, follow this procedure. Procedure Step 1 Remove the two quarter turn fasteners from the front door as shown. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 84: Replace A Supervisor Module

    (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment, and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 85 Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. Illustrations are for representational purposes only. The below figure describes the components used in the Supervisor installation procedure. Figure 53: Supervisor Module Components Latch Lock Laching Mechanism Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 86 Slide the latch on each of the ejector lever outwards from the lever center (see Callout 1 in the below figure). This action disengages the ejector levers from the faceplate. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 87 This action opens the lever so that the module can be fully inserted into the slot. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 88 To confirm that the module is installed properly, pull the black tip of each ejector lever lightly, Note and make sure the lever does not pop out. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 89 Screw in the two captive screws to secure the module to the chassis. Tighten the screws to 8 in-lb (0.9 N·m) of torque. f) Attach the cables to the module. g) Verify that the Supervisor module status LEDs turn on and appear green. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 90: Replace A Line Card

    The Cisco Nexus 9800 series switches support OIR of line cards. Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment, and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis.

  • Page 91: Replace A Fan Tray

    Verify that the line card LEDs turn on and appear green. Replace a Fan Tray You can remove a fan tray, to either replace it with another fan tray, or to replace a fabric card located behind Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 92: Remove Fan Tray

    • If you are replacing a fabric card behind the open fan tray slot, ensure that the fabric card replacement operation is completed. Procedure Step 1 Use both of your hands to hold the two handles on the front of the fan tray that you are installing. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 93 Replace Chassis Components Install Fan Tray Figure 57: Remove Fan Tray from the Chassis Handle Captive screws Align fan tray in position Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 94: Replace Fabric Module

    • Reinstall the fan tray over the fabric module. • Activate the fabric module. The Cisco 9800 series switches support OIR of fabric module. To maintain the designed airflow while you remove the fan tray, the fans in the other fan trays increase their speed.
  • Page 95 Rotate the handles outwards until they stop (see Callout 2 in the following figure). c) With each of the two handles in your two hands, pull the module a couple of inches (about 5 cm) out of the slot (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 96 Place one hand under the Fabric Module to support its weight, place your other hand on the front of the module, and slide the module out of the slot. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 97: Install A Fabric Module

    The lower guide rail extends to the back of the chassis. The upper guide rail does not connect Note until the module is halfway into the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 98 Replace Chassis Components Install a Fabric Module Figure 59: Install Fabric Module Always install the fabric module in a vertical position Guide bar and guide slot Guide rail and track Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 99 Replace Chassis Components Install a Fabric Module Figure 60: Installing a Fabric Module Chassis top fabric module guide rail. Insert fabric module top guide rail into ch module guide rail. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 100 Verify that the Fabric LED for the slot that you specified turns on. Also, you can verify that the module is in power on state by running the show module command to verify the status of the module to be POWERED_ON. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 101: Replace Power Supply Components

    LEDs status using show module command. Replace Power Supply Components The Cisco Nexus 9800 series switches support OIR of power modules. If you are replacing a redundant power module, you can replace the power module while the system remains powered on without any electrical hazard or damage to the system.

  • Page 102: Replace Dc Power Module

    Unscrew the screw that secures the power module using a Phillips screw driver. Step 3 Slide the power module out of its bay while supporting it with your other hand to remove it. Figure 63: DC Power Module Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 103: Disconnect Dc Power

    Check that the circuit breaker assigned to the DC power source you are reconnecting is powered OFF (0). Step 3 Reconnect the DC power cables in the following order. a) Positive (RTN) cables first. b) Negative (PWR) cable last. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 104: Replace Hvac And Hvdc Power Module

    Replace HVAC and HVDC Power Module Follow these steps to remove HVAC and HVDC power modules from the chassis. Procedure Step 1 Do not Power OFF (0) the standby mode switch. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 105 Slide the power module out of its bay while supporting it with your other hand to remove it. Figure 65: HV Power Supply Step 3 Slide the new power module into the bay until it mates with its connector. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 106 Verify that the Saf-D-Grid plug is plugged in completely to secure the built-in retaining latch. Saf-D-Grid plug has a retaining latch that must be depressed and gently pulled to release the plug Note from the receptacle. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 107 Replace Chassis Components Replace HVAC and HVDC Power Module Figure 68: SAF-D-Grid Plug Step 5 Verify that the (green) power indicator on the front of the power module goes on. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 108 Replace Chassis Components Replace HVAC and HVDC Power Module Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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