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Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware

Installation Guide

First Published: 2025-01-17

Last Modified: 2025-03-14

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Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2025-01-17 Last Modified: 2025-03-14 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 Safety Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits Install a Rack Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch Procure Tools and Equipment Switch Accessory Kit Planning How to Position the Chassis in the Rack Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 4 General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets Cable Management Guidelines A P P E N D I X B System Specifications Environmental Specifications Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 5 Power Cable Specifications for AC Power Supplies Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications A P P E N D I X C LEDs Switch Chassis LEDs Chassis LEDs Uplink Module LEDs Fan Module LEDs Power Supply LEDs Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 7 Overview, on page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 switch (N9364E-SG2-Q) is a 2-rack unit (RU), fixed-port, high-density switch designed to support high-density 800G fabrics for next generation leaf and spine designs. This switch contains Cisco Silicon One G200 which focuses specifically on enhanced Ethernet-based artificial intelligence/machine learning AI/ML and web-scale spine deployments.
Page 8 The fan modules work with N+1 redundancy. • Power supply modules (two—one for operations and one for redundancy [1+1]). The power supply module can be AC type ONLY. The option is: 3kW AC, PSU3KW-HVPI. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 9 • All the fan modules and power supplies must use the same airflow direction. For this switch, the air flow direction is front-to-back. The figure shows the switch on the port side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 10 Overview Overview Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 11 The non-operating temperature of the switch is -40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 70 degrees Celsius). Overview of Module Temperatures Built-in, automatic sensors in all switches in the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series monitor your switch at all times. Each module (supervisor, I/O, and fabric) has temperature sensors with two thresholds: •...
Page 12 In addition to keeping your environment free of dust and particles, use these precautions to avoid contamination of your switch: • Do not smoke near the switch. • Do not eat or drink near the switch. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 13 Consult experts in electrical surge suppression and shielding if you have had similar problems in the past. Shock and Vibration Requirements The switch has been shock- and vibration-tested for operating ranges, handling, and earthquake standards. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 14 Statement 1005 Circuit Breaker when using AC power supplies This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective devices are rated not greater than 20A (North America), 16A (Europe), and 13A (UK). Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 15 • Solid-walled cabinets with a roof fan tray (bottom-to-top cooling) • Standard open four-post Telco racks Work with your cabinet vendors to determine which of their cabinets meet these requirements or see the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for recommendations: •...
Page 16 19.0 in (48.3 cm) Note Both the front and rear of the chassis must be open to both aisles for airflow. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 17 Preparing the Site Clearance Requirements Figure 3: Clearance Required around the Chassis for Cisco Nexus N9364E-SG2-Q Chassis 6.0 in. (15.24 cm) rear clearance for air exhaust 6.0 in. (15.24 cm) front Additional 6.0 in. (15.24 clearance for air intake cm) rear clearance for...
Page 18 Preparing the Site Clearance Requirements Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 19 Starting the Switch, on page 25 Safety Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series content for important Safety Information. Warning Statement 1071 Warning Definition...
Page 20 Only an instructed person or skilled person should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. See statement 1089 for the definition of an instructed or skilled person. There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 21 To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules, such as power supplies, fans, or cards. These types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 22 Install the switch using these rack-mount options: The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks, on page 41 section. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 23 When you handle the chassis or its components, follow ESD protocol at all times to prevent ESD damage. This protocol includes but is not limited to wearing an ESD wrist strap that you connect to the earth ground. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 24 • Antistatic mat or antistatic foam. • Grounding cable sized according to local and national installation requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities. Cisco provides a 6 AWG lug in the accessory kit.
Page 25 Attaching Center-Mount Brackets to the Chassis 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. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 26 Step 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to attach the second center-mount bracket to the other side of the chassis. What to do next Mount the chassis to the two-post rack. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 27 This switch does not support port-side exhaust configuration. Rack-Mount the Chassis in a 4-Post Rack This section describes how to install the Cisco N9364E-SG2-Q with kit 8K-2RU-KIT-S/8K-2RU-KIT-L. Caution If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Page 28 Align four holes in the rack-mount bracket to four screw holes on the front side of chassis or four screw holes on the rear side of the chassis. The holes that you use depend on which end of your chassis is located in the cold aisle. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 29 Installing the Chassis Rack-Mount the Chassis in a 4-Post Rack Figure 4: Rack Mount Brackets on Cisco Nexus N9364E-SG2-Q Switch Port Side Intake Rack-mount brackets Rack-mount guide M4 x 6 mm Phillips Rack-mount guide rails flat-head screw c) Repeat Step 1b with the other rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch.
Page 30 See the figure. Verify that the ground wire is securely attached to the grounding lug by attempting to pull the wire out of the crimped lug (tug test). Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 31 16A power: 50-60Hz 1500W, 100-120V 100-120V Before you begin • The switch must be installed and secured to a rack or cabinet. • The switch must be adequately grounded. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 32 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 Guides. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 33 You are ready to connect the interface ports on each of the line cards to the network. Uplink Connections For a list of transceivers and cables used by this switch for uplink connections, see http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/interfaces-modules/transceiver-modules/products-device-support-tables-list.html. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 34 • Do not touch the ends of connectors. Touching the ends can leave fingerprints and cause other contamination. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 35 • Keep all optical connections covered when not in use. Clean them before using to prevent dust from scratching the fiber-optic cable ends. • Do not touch the ends of connectors. Touching the ends can leave fingerprints and cause other contamination. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 36 Note When you need to remove a fiber-optic transceiver, first remove the fiber-optic cable from the transceiver before you remove the transceiver from the port. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 37 Procedure Step 1 Remove the fan module that you need to replace. Step 2 Use these steps to replace the missing fan module within two minutes to avoid a shutdown. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) 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 Place your other hand under the power supply to support it while you slide it out of the chassis. Caution Do not touch the electrical connectors on the back side of the module. Prevent anything else from coming into contact with or damaging the connectors. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 40 You can replace one power supply while the other one provides power to the switch. Note For the Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2-Q switch, HVDC power supply is not supported. Note If the power supply that you are replacing has a different color handle than the replacement power supply, verify that it has or will have the same airflow direction as the other modules in the switch.
Page 41 5. If the module has a bale-clasp latch, close it to lock the SFP/SFP+ module in place. 6. Remove the SFP and SFP+ dust plugs and save. 7. Connect the SFP and SFP+ cables. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 42 The figure shows a typical 800-Gigabit QSFP-DD optical transceiver. Figure 5: 800-Gigabit QSFP-DD Transceiver Module Pull tab QSFP-DD transceiver body Electrical connection to the module circuitry Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 43 Hold the transceiver by the pull-tab so that the identifier label is on the top. 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 contacts the socket electrical connector. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 44 • Inspect and clean the optical connector end faces just before you make any connections. • Grasp the optical connector only by the housing to plug or unplug a fiber-optic cable. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 45 To remove a transceiver module, use these steps: Procedure Step 1 Disconnect the network interface cable from the transceiver connector. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 46 Grasp the pull-tab and gently pull to release the transceiver from the socket. Figure 9: Removing the QSFP Transceiver Module Step 4 Slide the transceiver out of the socket. Step 5 Place the transceiver module into an antistatic bag. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 47 This switch rack-mount kit contains the rack mounting brackets for 19-inch rack. To install the chassis in a 23-inch rack or an ETSI rack, you need adapter plates to accommodate the 19-inch rack mount brackets. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 48 • 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. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 49 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 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 50 Rack Specifications Cable Management Guidelines Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 51 -1000 to 30,000 feet (-304 to 15,150 meters) * The Cisco Nexus N9364E-SG2-Q switch functions in operating temperatures of up to 40°C at sea level. For every 300 meters (1000 ft) above sea level, the maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C. For more details on environmental requirements, see the Cisco Datasheet.
Page 52 This table lists the typical amount of power that the switch consumes. It also lists the maximum amount of power that you must provision for the switch and power supply for peak conditions. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 53 Power Cable Specifications for AC Power Supplies Location Part Number Length Power Cord Ratin Argentina CAB-AC-16A-SG-AR 14 feet (4.26 m) 16A, 250 VAC Australia CAB-AC-16A-SG-AZ 14 feet (4.26 m) 16A, 250 VAC Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 54 North America Cabinet Jumper CAB-AC-20A-SG-C20 14 feet (4.26 m) 20A, 250 VAC Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications This table lists the regulatory standards compliance for the switch. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 55 • 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 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 56 System Specifications System Specifications Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 57 GPS interface provisioned and ports are turned on. ToD, 1PPS, 10MHz are all valid. (GPS) Green Either the interface is not provisioned, or the ports are not turned on. ToD, 1PPS, 10MHz are not valid. Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 58 Attention, Status, Synchronization, and GPS LEDs are located both at the far left of the front of the chassis and also on the back of the chassis. Figure 10: Chassis LEDs - Front View of Cisco Nexus N9364E-SG2-Q Attention Status...
Page 59 No link Uplink Module LEDs Each port has an LED. This content describes the LED port status. Figure 11: Port Status LED for Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2-Q Chassis Port Status LED Table 5: Port Status LEDs (one per port) LED Color...
Page 60 • Over temperature • Fan failure Flashing amber Power supply is operating but a warning condition has occurred—possibly one of these conditions: • High temperature • High power • Slow fan Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 (N9364E-SG2-Q) NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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