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First Published: 2025-02-14

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Page 1 Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2025-02-14 Last Modified: 2025-04-04 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 3: Documentation Conventions
Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets. !, # An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 4: Related Documentation
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Page 7 Overview, on page 1 Overview the Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 switch (N9K-C93400LD-H1) is a 1-rack unit (RU) top of rack (TOR) fixed-port switch designed for leaf-role, APIC deployment in data centers. This switch does not support spine role. The software on this switch has 6.4T traffic-processing capability.
Page 8 Power supply modules (1 or 2) (AC Time of Day (ToD) port power supplies shown) with slots numbered 1 (left) and 2 (right) USB port Management port (SFP) Management port (RJ45) Console port Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 9 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 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 10 Overview Overview Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Climate-controlled buldings usually maintain an acceptable level of humidity for the switch equipment. If the switch is located in an unusually humid location, use a dehumidifier to maintain the humidity within an acceptable range. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 12: Altitude Requirements
Note To predict and prevent strong EMI, consult experts in radio frequency interference (RFI). Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 13: Shock And Vibration Requirements
For U.S. installations, we recommend 6-AWG wire. Connect your grounding cable to the chassis with a grounding lug (provided in the switch accessory kit) and to the facility ground. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 14: Planning For Power Requirements
Overview section of this document. Position the fan and power supply modules to move the coolant air from the cold aisle to the hot aisle in one of these ways: Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 15: Rack And Cabinet Requirements
• 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: Clearance Requirements
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 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 17: Cautions And Regulatory Compliance Statements For Nebs
4a ports as described in GR-1089) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to an OSP wiring system. The following ports are considered intrabuilding ports on the equipment: RJ-45 Management Ethernet Port Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 18 Pluggable optical modules comply with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 with or without exception for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 19: Installing The Chassis
Starting the Switch, on page 27 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 There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open. Warning Statement 1028 More Than One Power Supply This unit might have more than one power supply connection. To reduce risk of electric shock, remove all connections to de-energize the unit. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-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 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 22: Installation Options With Rack-Mount Kits
The rack-mount kit enables you to install the switch into racks of varying depths. Position the switch with easy access to either the port connections or the fan and power supply modules. Install the switch using these rack-mount options which you can order from Cisco. • Rack-mount kit (NXK-ACC-KIT-2P) •...
Page 23: Airflow Considerations
To prevent loss of input power, ensure the total maximum loads on the circuits supplying power to the switch are within the current ratings for the wiring and breakers. Note For AC input application, please refer to the statement below: Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 24: Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch
Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have this information ready: • Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip) • Model and serial number of the damaged unit Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 25: Installing The Switch Using The Nxk-Acc-Kit-1Ru Rack-Mount Kit
Position the front rack-mount bracket and the rear rack-mount bracket so that its screw holes are aligned to the screw holes on the side of the chassis. Note Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 26 To attach the rails to the rack, see the figure. Tighten 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 N·m) of torque. Tighten 10-32 screws to 20 in-lb (2.26 N m) of torque. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 27 Holding the chassis level, insert screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on the rack type) in each of the two front rack-mount brackets (using a total of six screws) and into the cage nuts or threaded holes in the vertical rack-mounting rails (see the figure). Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 28: Installing The Switch Into A Two-Post Rack Using The Nxk-Acc-Kit-2P Rack-Mount Kit
• Make sure that the switch rack-mount kit includes these parts: • Front rack-mount brackets (2) • M4 x 0.7 x 8-mm Phillips countersink screws (8) • The rack is installed and secured to its location. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 29 The holes that you use depend on the requirements of your rack and the amount of clearance required for interface cables (3 inches [7.6 mm] minimum) and module handles (1 inch [2.5 mm] minimum). Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 30 Holding the chassis level, insert screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on the rack type) in each of the two front rack-mount brackets (using a total of six screws) and into the cage nuts or threaded holes in the vertical rack-mounting rails (see the figure). Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 31: Grounding The Chassis
If you are using a 4-post rack, ensure that your chassis is grounded through the rack mount system or the power cable (AC or HVDC). Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 32 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 N m) of torque. Step 4 Prepare the other end of the grounding wire and connect it to the facility ground. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 33: Starting The Switch
• When connecting to an HVDC power source, do this: 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 source. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 34 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 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 35: Connecting The Switch To The Aci Fabric
As shown in the 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. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 36: Preparing To Connect To Other Devices
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 37: Connecting Leaf Switches To Apics
Connecting Leaf Switches to APICs Downlink one or two (recommended for redundancy) Cisco Nexus 9300 platform ACI-mode leaf switches to each Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) in your ACI fabric. The type of virtual interface card (VIC) installed on the APIC determines the types of interface cables that you use to connect the leaf switches to the APICs.
Page 38 Connect the other end of the interface cable to a downlink port on a leaf switch. • 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.
Page 39: Connecting Leaf Switches To Spine Switches
Connecting the Switch to the ACI Fabric Connecting Leaf Switches to Spine Switches • For Cisco SFP+ Active Optical Cables, insert the transceiver on the cable into a downlink optical port on a leaf switch. • For a 10GBASE-T copper cable, insert the RJ-45 connector on the cable into a downlink BASE-T port on a leaf switch.
Page 40: Replacing An Existing Switch In The Aci Fabric
If you do not connect it to a modem, make the connection either before powering up the switch or after completing the boot process for the switch. Before you begin The console device must support VT100 terminal emulations and asynchronous transmissions. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 41: Setting Up An Optional Management Connection
DB-9 connector on the other end of the cable to the serial port on the console device. What to do next Perform the initial configuration for the switch (see the Cisco ACI Getting Started Guide). Setting Up an Optional Management Connection Optionally set up an out-of-band management connection for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes.
Page 42: Maintaining Transceivers And Optical Cables
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 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 43: Replacing Components
Removing a Fan Module Caution The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis. Keep fingers, screwdrivers, and other objects away from the openings in the fan assembly's housing. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 44: Installing A Fan Module
Additionally, the airflow direction of the power supply must match or conform to the airflow direction of the installed fan modules. For the airflow direction used by the switch, see the coloring of the fan modules. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 45: Removing An Ac Power Supply
Grasp the power supply handle while pressing the release latch towards the power supply handle. Step 3 Place your other hand under the power supply to support it while you slide it out of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 46: Removing A Dc Power Supply
Verify that the LEDs turn off on the power supply that you are removing. Step 2 Remove the power cable from the power supply by pressing the latch on the Cisco-supplied power cord to allow removal from the power supply.
Page 47: Installing An Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply
• There must be an earth-ground connection to the chassis that you are installing the replacement module. Typically, the chassis is grounded by its metal-to-metal connection to a grounded rack. If you need to ground this chassis by another means, see Grounding the Chassis, on page Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 48: Installing A Dc Power Supply
(+) to the DC PSU’s – terminal and the input power – to the DC PSU’s (+) terminal, the PSU will not be damaged and will operate fine after the input power feeds are correctly wired. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 49 SFP/SFP+. This will prevent the ports from going into error / disabled mode. Similarly, when you remove an SFP and SFP+ from a port, wait for 5 seconds before reinserting it. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 50 The figure shows a typical 800-Gigabit QSFP-DD optical transceiver. Installing the Transceiver Module Warning Statement 1079 Hot Surface This icon is a hot surface warning. To avoid personal injury, do not touch without proper protection. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 51 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 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 52: Attaching The Optical Network Cable
• 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 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 53: Removing The Transceiver Module
To remove a transceiver module, use these steps: Procedure Step 1 Disconnect the network interface cable from the transceiver connector. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 54 Grasp the pull-tab and gently pull to release the transceiver from the socket. Figure 5: 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 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 55: Rack Specifications
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 spacing between the posts of the rack must be (EIA-310-D-1992 19-inch rack compatible) wide enough to accommodate the width of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 56: 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, 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 57: System Specifications
Altitude rating is 10,000 ft (3048 m). For China, it is 6,562 ft (2000 m). Switch Dimensions Switch Width Depth Height Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 17.3 inches (43.94 cm) 19.69 inches (50.0 cm) 1.72 inches (4.4 cm) (1 RU) Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 58: Switch And Module Weights And Quantities
To determine the power consumption characteristics for the switch, use the typical and maximum requirements that are listed here. Switch Typical Power Maximum Power Heat Dissipation Consumption (AC or DC) Consumption (AC or Requirement Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 394 W 2610.288 BTUs per hour Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 59: Power Specifications
240 VDC to 380 VDC Output Power 2000W (36W standby) Frequency 50 to 60 Hz (200 to 277 VAC) Efficiency 90% or greater (20 to 100% load) Redundancy Modes RoHS Compliance Hot Swappable Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 60: Power Cable Specifications
India CAB-C13-C14-2M-IN Power Cord Jumper, C13-C14 Connectors, 6.6 feet (2.0 m) India CAB-C13-C14-3M-IN Power Cord Jumper, C13-C14 Connectors, 9.8 feet (3.0 m) Israel CAB-250V-10A-IS 250 V, 10 A, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 61 CAB-HVAC-C14-2M HVAC 6.6-foot (2.0 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and C14 (use for up to 240 V) connector 250V AC CAB-HVAC-RT-0.6M HVAC 2-foot (0.6 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and RT connector 277V AC Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 62: Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications
Safety • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1-19 Third Edition • ANSI/UL 60950-1 Second edition • IEC 62368-1 • EN 62368-1 • AS/NZS 62368-1 • GB4943 • UL 62368-1 Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 63 • 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 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 64 System Specifications System Specifications Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 65: Appendix
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 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 66: Fan Module Leds
The power supply may not be properly installed in the chassis. Either all the installed power supplies are not receiving power or an uninstalled power supply is not receiving power. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 67 Power supply is installed without a connection to a power source. (10 seconds) then amber Amber Power supply failure—possibly one of these conditions: • Over voltage • Over current • Over temperature • Power supply fan failure Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 68 LEDs LEDs Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 69: Additional Kits
• M4 x 8-mm Phillips pan-head screws Not applicable EAC Compliance document Not applicable Hazardous substances list for customers in China The following table lists and illustrates the console cable (CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45) that can be ordered. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 70: Rack Mount Kit For A Two-Post Rack
Rack-mount kit • Bracket (2) • M4 Phillips pan-head screws (4) • Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (8) Airflow Sleeve This table lists and illustrates the airflow sleeve (N9K-AIRFLOW-SLV). Illustration Description Quantity Airflow sleeve Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 71: 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: Ambient temperature Humidity Altitude Atmospheric contamination Airflow Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 72: Contact And Site Information
Interface equipment (transceivers) EMI evaluation: Distance limitations for signaling Site wiring RFI levels Contact and Site Information Use the worksheet to record contact and site information for the installation. Contact person Contact phone Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 73: Chassis And Module Information
Hostname Domain name IP broadcast address Gateway/router address DNS address Use the worksheet to record information about the modules in the switch. Module Slot Module Type Module Serial Number Notes QSFP/QSFP-DD Tranceiver Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 74 Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Module Slot Module Type Module Serial Number Notes SFP/SFP+ Tranceiver Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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