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Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation

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First Published: 2022-06-24

Last Modified: 2025-01-07

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Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2022-06-24 Last Modified: 2025-01-07 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 Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch Planning How to Position the Chassis in the Rack Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack Installing the Switch using the NXK-ACC-KIT2-2RU Rack-Mount Kit Grounding the Chassis Starting the Switch Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 4 Switch and Module Weights and Quantities Transceiver and Cable Specifications Switch Power Input Requirements Power Specifications 3200-W AC/HVDC Power Supply Specifications 3200-W DC/HVDC Power Supply Specifications Power Cable Specifications Power Cables for NXA-PAC-3200W Power Supplies Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 5 A P P E N D I X C LEDs Switch Chassis LEDs Fan Module LEDs Power Supply LEDs A P P E N D I X D Additional Kits Rack Mount Kit NXK-ACC-KIT2-2RU Accessory Kit NXA-ACC-QDD-DC Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 7 Overview • Overview, on page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A switch (N9K-C9364D-GX2A) is a 2-rack unit (RU), fixed-port switch designed for deployment in data centers. This switch includes these ports: • 400-Gigabit QSFP-DD ports (64) • 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports (2) •...
Page 8 Power supply modules (1 or 2) (AC power supplies shown) numbered from 1 (left) to 4 (right) with slots numbered 1 (top) and 2 (bottom) The figure shows the side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 9 If you locate the air intake in a hot aisle, the switch can overheat and shut down. Table 1: Optics Specifications Power Supply MACSec Enabled Ambient Optics Power (W) Temeprature Limit Consumption NXA-PAC-3200W-PI NXA-SF AN-160CFM2PI 16 ports 40 °C Ports 1-64: Max. 12W per port Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 10 Remaining ports with Max. 12W per port Even numbered ports: Max. 12W per port Use dust covers (NXA-ACC-QDD-DC) for unused ports. This protects the connectors and helps divert airflow for thermal dispensation. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 11 Exhaust fans cool power supplies. System fans cool switches by drawing in air and exhausting air out through various openings in the chassis. Fans also introduce dust and other particles, causing contaminant buildup in Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 12 Consult experts in electrical surge suppression and shielding if you have had similar problems in the past. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 13 To minimize the possibility of circuit failure, verify that each power-source circuit that is used by the switch is dedicated to the switch. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 14 Rack and Cabinet Requirements Install these types of racks or cabinets for your switch: • Standard perforated cabinets • Solid-walled cabinets with a roof fan tray (bottom-to-top cooling) • Standard open four-post Telco racks Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 15 Preparing the Site Clearance Requirements Work with your cabinet vendors to determine which of their cabinets meet these requirements or see the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for recommendations: • Use a standard 19-inch (48.3-cm), four-post Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) cabinet or rack with mounting rails that conform to English universal hole spacing per section 1 of the ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992 standard.
Page 16 19.0 in (43.3 cm) Note Both the front and rear of the chassis must be open to both aisles for airflow. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 17 Install the switch using these rack-mount options: • Rack-mount kit (NXK-ACC-KIT2-2RU) which you can order from Cisco. For four post racks. The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in...
Page 18 Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the switch. Flatten the shipping cartons and store them. If you need to move or ship the system in the future, you will need this container. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 19 All fan and power supply modules in the same switch must operate with the same direction of airflow. The air intake portion of the switch must be located in a cold aisle. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 20 • The rack is installed and secured to its location. Procedure Step 1 Install the two inner rails to the sides of the chassis using flat-head screws, as shown in the following illustration: Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 21 Install the two outer rails to the front posts of the rack by aligning the rails to the post holes, as shown in the following illustration: Step 3 Fasten the two outer rails to the front posts of the rack by pushing the latch into place, as shown in the following illustration: Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 22 Installing the Switch using the NXK-ACC-KIT2-2RU Rack-Mount Kit Step 4 Install the two outer rails to the back posts of the rack by extending them into place, as shown in the following illustration: Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 23 Installing the Switch using the NXK-ACC-KIT2-2RU Rack-Mount Kit Step 5 Fasten the two outer rails to the back posts of the rack by pushing the latch into place, as shown in the following illustration: Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 24 Then secure the retainer screws on the inner rails into the rack, as shown in the following illustration: Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 25 Then slide the retainer screws out to align with the rack and then secure the thumb-screws on the inner rails into the rack, as shown in the following illustration: Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 26 Clean the surfaces and apply an antioxidant before installation. Ground the chassis, which is required if the rack is not grounded. Attach a customer-supplied grounding cable. Attach the cable to the chassis grounding pad and the facility ground. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 27 Secure the grounding lug to the chassis grounding pad with two M4 screws, see figure 1. Tighten the screws to 11 to 15 in-lb (1.24 to 1.69 Nm) of torque. Step 4 Prepare the other end of the grounding wire and connect it to the facility ground. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 28 1. Verify that the power is turned off at a circuit breaker for the power source terminals. 2. Remove the nuts from each of the terminal posts for the power supply. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 29 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 30 Installing the Chassis Starting the Switch Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 31 When running cables in overhead or subfloor cable trays, we strongly recommend that you locate power cables and other potential noise sources as far away as practical from network cabling that terminates on 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 32 Connect the other end of the RJ-45 rollover cable to the console or to a modem. What to do next You are ready to create the initial switch configuration. See Creating the Initial Switch Configuration, on page Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 33 Step 4 Until you are asked for an IP address, enter the default configuration for each question. Repeat this step for each question until you are asked for the Mgmt0 IPv4 address. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 34 Depending on the types of interface ports on the switch, use interface cables with QSFP28, QSFP+, SFP+, SFP transceivers, or RJ-45 connectors to connect the switch to other devices. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 35 When removing transceivers from the switch, remove the optical cable first and then remove the transceiver. To determine which transceivers, adapters, and cables are supported by this switch, see the Cisco Transceiver Modules Compatibility Information document. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 36 Connecting the Switch to the Network Connecting Interface Ports to Other Devices Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 37 Follow these steps to replace the missing fan module within two minutes to avoid a shutdown. a) Remove the replacement fan module from its packing materials and place it on an antistatic surface. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 38 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 39 It must use the same type of power source as the other power supply installed in the same switch. (Do not mix AC and DC power supplies in the same switch.) Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 40 • The circuit breaker for the DC power source for the power supply must be turned off. • The power supply that you are installing must be capable of using the same airflow direction as the fan trays installed in the same switch. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 41 Turn on the circuit breaker for the DC power source connected to the power supply. Step 4 Verify that the power supply is operational by making sure that the power supply LED is green. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 42 Replacing Components Installing a DC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 43 English universal hole spacing per section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992). For more information, see Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets, on page • The minimum vertical rack space requirement per chassis is: • For a one RU (rack unit) switch, 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 44 To help with cable management, 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 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 45 Altitude Operating 0 to 13,123 feet (0 to 4,000 meters) Switch Dimensions Switch Width Depth Height Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A 17.41 inches (44.23 29.82 in (75.76 cm) 3.45 inches (8.76 cm) (2 Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 46 Consumption (AC or DC) Consumption (AC or Requirement Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A 1378 W 3000 W 10,236.426 BTUs per hour Power Specifications Power specifications include the specifications for each type of power supply module. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 47 90% or greater (20 to 100% load) Redundancy Modes Combined, n+1, and n+n RoHS Compliance Hot Swappable Power Cable Specifications These sections show the power cables that you can order and use with this switch. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 48 This table lists the regulatory standards compliance for the switch. Table 2: Regulatory Standards Compliance: Safety and EMC Specification Description Regulatory compliance Products should comply with CE Markings according to directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 49 • 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 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 50 System Specifications System Specifications Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 51 Amber Port admin state is 'Disabled, or the SFP is absent, or both. Port admin state is 'Enabled' and SFP is present, but interface is not connected. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 52 • Slow power supply fan • Low voltage • Power supply is installed in the chassis but was disconnected from the power source. Power supply is installed without a connection to a power source. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 53 LEDs LEDs Status Amber Power supply failure—possibly one of the following conditions: • Over voltage • Over current • Over temperature • Power supply fan failure. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 54 LEDs LEDs Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 55 Hazardous substances list for customers in China The following table lists and illustrates the console cable (CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45) that can be ordered. Illustration Description Quantity Console cable with DB-9F and RJ-45F connectors Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 56 The following table lists and illustrates the port dust cover (NXA-ACC-QDD-DC). Illustration Description Quantity The port dust cover is designed to protect the connectors in unused ports and help divert airflow for better thermal dispensation. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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