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- Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2024-03-15 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 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Shock and Vibration Requirements Grounding Requirements Planning for Power Requirements Rack and Cabinet Requirements Clearance Requirements Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS C H A P T E R 3 Installing the Chassis Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 4 Installing and Removing Small-Form Pluggable Modules Install and Remove OSFP/QSFP Transceiver Modules Attaching the Optical Network Cable Removing the Transceiver Module A P P E N D I X A Rack Specifications Overview of Racks Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 5 A P P E N D I X D Additional Kits Rack Mount Kit NXK-ACC-RMK2-2RU A P P E N D I X E Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Site Preparation Checklist Contact and Site Information Chassis and Module Information Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 7: Preface
Braces and a vertical bar within square brackets indicate a required choice within an optional element. Indicates a variable for which you supply values, in context where italics variable cannot be used. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 8: Related Documentation
• Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Fundamentals Guide • Cisco APIC Getting Started Guide • Cisco ACI Virtualization Guide • Cisco APIC REST API User Guide • Cisco APIC Command Line Interface User Guide Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide viii... - Page 9 • Cisco Nexus CLI to Cisco APIC Mapping Guide • Application Centric Inftrastructure Fabric Hardware Installation Guide • Cisco NX-OS Release Notes for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series ACI-Mode Switches • Cisco Nexus 9000 Series ACI Mode Licensing Guide • Cisco Nexus 93108TX-EX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide •...
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Page 11: Overview
• Overview, on page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 switch (N9K-C9364C-H1) is a 2-rack unit (RU), fixed-port switch designed for spine-leaf-APIC deployment in data centers. The software on this switch has 6.4T traffic-processing capability. The switch has these ports: •... - Page 12 • Spine discovery via leaf – Connect a discovered leaf to one of the default fabric links (49-64) then convert the switch to spine (reboot is required). • Sub leaf discovery via leaf – Connect a discovered leaf to one of the default fabric links (49-64). Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 13 15 minutes. • All the fan modules and power supplies must use the same airflow direction. The figure shows the switch features on the port side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 14 Overview Overview Table 2: Screw holes for front mounting Grounding pad brackets (both left and right sides) Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 15 To determine which transceivers, adapters, and cables support this switch, see the Cisco Transceiver Modules Compatibility Information document. The figure shows the switch features on the power supply side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 16 Overview Overview Fan modules (4) with slots Console port (1) numbered from 1 (left) to 4 (right) Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 17 If the switch has port-side exhaust airflow (blue coloring for fan modules), 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 18 Overview Overview Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 19: Preparing The Site
Altitude rating is 10,000 ft (3048 m). For China, it is 6,562 ft (2000 m). For every 1000 feet (300 meters) elevation, the maximum ambient temperature is reduced by one degree Celsius. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 20: Dust And Particulate Requirements
The wiring is unlikely to emit radio interference if you use a twisted-pair cable with a good distribution of grounding conductors. Copper cables should not be longer than maximum distances for the media type. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Shock And Vibration Requirements
The switch includes two power supplies (1-to-1 redundancy with current sharing) in one of these combinations: • Two 1400-W AC power supplies • Two 2000-W DC power supplies • Two 2000-W HVDC power supplies Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 22: 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 23: 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 24: Cautions And Regulatory Compliance Statements For Nebs
This equipment may be ESD sensitive. Always use an ESD ankle or wrist strap before handling equipment. Connect the equipment end of the ESD strap to an unfinished surface of the equipment chassis or to the ESD jack on the equipment if provided. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 25 This equipment is suitable for installations using the CBN. Note Statement 7018 System Recover Time The equipment is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes provided the neighboring devices are fully operational. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 26 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 27: Installation Options With Rack-Mount Kits
Install the switch using these rack-mount options: • Rack-mount kit (N9K-C9300-RMK) 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 28: Unpacking And Inspecting A New Switch
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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 29: Planning How To Position The Chassis In The Rack
The switch is designed so that you can have coolant air flow through the switch in one of two directions: The switch is designed so that you can have coolant air flow through the switch in one of two directions: Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 30: Installing The Switch Using The Nxk-Acc-Rmk2-2Ru Rack-Mount Kit
Before you begin • Inspect the switch shipment to ensure that you have everything ordered. • Verify that the switch rack-mount kit includes these parts: • Rack-mount brackets (2) • Rack-mount front-mount brackets (2) Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 31 Repeat Step 1 for the other front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the rack and be sure to position that bracket horizontally to the same level as the first bracket. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 32 Insert the switch into the rack and attach it. a) Align the four holes in one side of front mount brackets to three holes on the left or right side of the chassis (see the figure). Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 33 Insert the switch into the rack and attach it. a) Holding the switch with both hands, position the switch onto the rack-mount brackets and carefully slide the chassis into the rack (see the figure). Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 34 Installing the Chassis Installing the Switch using the NXK-ACC-RMK2-2RU Rack-Mount Kit Step 6 Rotate one front mount bracket to align with the rack (see the figure). Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 35 Align the retainer clip to the inside of the back of the slider rail. Make sure to hook the flange to the cutout on the bracket and align the screw holes (see the figure). b) Attach the screws to secure the retainer clip (see the figure). Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 36: Grounding The Chassis
If you attached a grounding wire to the chassis grounding pad, connect the other end of the wire to the facility ground. Grounding the Chassis The switch chassis is automatically grounded when you properly install the switch in a grounded rack with metal-to-metal connections between the switch and rack. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 37 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 38: Starting The Switch
• You have the designated power cables for the power supplies that you are connecting to the dedicated power sources. Note Depending on the outlet receptacle on your AC power distribution unit, you might need an optional jumper power cord to connect the switch to your outlet receptacle. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 39 Listen for the fans; they should begin operating when the power supply is powered. Step 6 After the switch boots, verify that these LEDs are lit: • On the fan modules, the Status (STA or STS) LED is green. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 40 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 41: 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 42: 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 43: 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 44 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.
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Page 45: 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 46: 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 47: 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 48 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 49: Replacing Components
If you must replace the fan module during operations and the above conditions are not met, leave the fan module that you need to replace in the chassis to preserve the designed airflow until you have the required module. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 50 Position the fan module in front of the open fan slot (be sure that the backside of the module with the electrical connectors is positioned to enter the slot first) and slide the module all the way into the chassis until its front side Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 51: Replacing A Power Supply Module
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 52: Removing An Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply
To disconnect the power supply from its power cables, shut off the power from the power source and disconnect the connector for the power cables. Procedure Step 1 Turn off the circuit breaker for the power feed to the power supply that you are replacing. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 53: Installing An Ac 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 54: Installing An Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply
Insert the power supply cord Anderson SAF-D-Grid connector into the power supply inlet. Ensure the connector is locked. Gently tug on the cord near the connector to ensure the locking tab is engaged. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 55: Installing A Dc Power Supply
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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 56: Installing And Removing Small-Form Pluggable Modules
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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 57: Install And Remove Osfp/Qsfp Transceiver Modules
This icon is a hot surface warning. To avoid personal injury, do not touch without proper protection. Caution The transceiver module is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual grounding device when handling transceiver modules or coming into contact with system modules. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 58 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. Figure 2: Installing the QSFP Transceiver Module Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 59: Attaching The Optical Network Cable
Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections document. Procedure Step 1 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. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 60: Removing The Transceiver Module
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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 61: 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 62: 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 63: System Specifications
Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 Chassis (N9K-C9364C-H1) 44 lb (20 kg) Fan Module — – 2 Port-side exhaust (blue) (NXASFAN-160CFM2PE) 1.3 lb (0.59 kg) – 2 Port-side intake (red) (NXAS-FAN-160CFM2PI) 1.3 lb (0.59 kg) Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 64: Transceiver And Cable Specifications
605 W 1100 W 4248.116 BTUs per hour Power Specifications Power specifications include the specifications for each type of power supply module. 1400-W AC Power Supply Specifications Property Specification Power 1400 W Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 65: 2000-W Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply Specifications
Redundancy Modes RoHS Compliance Hot Swappable 2000-W DC Power Supply Specifications These specifications apply to the NXA-PDC-2KW power supplies. Property Specification Power 2000 W Input Voltage Range Nominal: -48 to -60 VDC Frequency Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 66: Power Cable Specifications
Power Cord Jumper, C13-C14 Connectors, 6.6 feet (2.0 m) North America CAB-9K12A-NA 125 VAC, 13 A, NEMA 5-15 plug, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) North America CAB-AC-L620-C13 NEMA L6-20-C13, 6.6 feet (2.0 m) Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 67: Hvac/Hvdc Power Cables Supported By Aci-Mode And Nx-Os Mode Switches
HVAC 2-foot (0.6 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and RT connector 277V AC CAB-HVDC-3T-2M HVDC 6.6-foot (2.0 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and three terminal connectors 300V AC / 400V DC (+200/-200 V DC) Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 68: Dc Power Cable 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 69 • 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 70 System Specifications System Specifications Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 71: Leds
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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 72: Uplink Module Leds
The power supply LEDs are located on the right portion of the power supply. Combinations of states indicated by the OK and Fault LEDs signify the status for the module as shown in this table. Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 73 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 74 LEDs LEDs Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 75: Additional Kits
Not applicable Hazardous substances list for customers in China The 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 76 Additional Kits Additional Kits Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 77: 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 78: 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 79: 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 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 80 Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Site Preparation and Maintenance Records Module Slot Module Type Module Serial Number Notes SFP/SFP+ Tranceiver Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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