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Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation
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First Published: 2023-12-14
Last Modified: 2025-06-26
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
USA
http://www.cisco.com
Tel: 408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
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  • Page 1 Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2023-12-14 Last Modified: 2025-06-26 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 Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements C H A P T E R 3 Installing the Chassis Safety Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits Airflow Considerations Installation Guidelines Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch Procure Tools and Equipment Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 A P P E N D I X A Rack Specifications Overview of Racks General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 Switch Chassis LEDs Fan Module LEDs Power Supply LEDs A P P E N D I X D Additional Kits Rack Mount Kit N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT Rack Mount Kit for a Two-Post Rack Airflow Sleeve Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 Overview, on page 3 Overview The Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 switch (N9K-C93400LD-H1) is a 1-rack unit (RU) top of rack (TOR), L2/L3 switch, designed for deployment in data centers. This switch has 48 50G SFP56 ports, and 4 400G QSFP-DD uplink ports.
  • Page 8 DIN connector (1 PPS) DIN connector (10 MHz) Power supply modules (1 or 2) (AC Time of Day (ToD) port power supplies shown) with slots numbered 1 (left) and 2 (right) Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 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. Overview The Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 switch (N9K-C93400LD-H1) is a 1-rack unit (RU) top of rack (TOR), L2/L3 switch, designed for deployment in data centers. This switch has 48 50G SFP56 ports, and 4 400G QSFP-DD uplink ports.
  • Page 10 Overview 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 11 Management port (SFP) Management port (RJ45) Console port Fan modules (5) with slots numbered 1 (left) to 5 (right) This figure shows the switch features on the side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 12 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 14 Note To predict and prevent strong EMI, consult experts in radio frequency interference (RFI). Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 15 Remove any paint or other non-conductive coatings on the surfaces between the mounting hardware and the enclosure or rack. Clean the surfaces and apply an antioxidant before installation. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 16 To prevent the switch from overheating and shutting down, position the air intake for the switch in a cold aisle. The fan and power supply modules must have the same direction of airflow. To change the airflow direction for the switch, shutdown the switch before changing the modules. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 • 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 18 NEBS is the most common set of safety, spatial, and environmental design standards applied to telecommunications equipment in the United States. It is not a legal or regulatory requirement, but rather an industry requirement. These NEBS statements apply to the Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 switch.: Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 Statement 7004 Special Accessories Required to Comply with GR-1089 Emission and Immunity Requirements To comply with the emission and immunity requirements of GR-1089, shielded cables are required for the following ports: Copper RJ-45 Ethernet Management port Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 20 The equipment is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes provided the neighboring devices are fully operational. Note Statement 8015 Installation Location Network Telecommunications Facilities This equipment is suitable for installation in network telecommunications facilities. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 Preparing the Site Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements Note Statement 8016 Installation Location Where the National Electric Code (NEC) Applies This equipment is suitable for installation in locations where the NEC applies. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 Preparing the Site Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 23 Starting the Switch, on page 35 Safety Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series content for important Safety Information. Warning Statement 1071 Warning Definition IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
  • Page 24 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 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 26 Install the switch using these rack-mount options: • Rack-mount kit (NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU) which you can order from Cisco. This option offers you easy installation, greater stability, increased weight capacity, added accessibility, and improved removability with front and rear removal.
  • Page 27 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 • Verify that the switch rack-mount kit includes these parts: • Rack-mount inner rails (2) • Rack-mount outer rails (2) • Flat head screws (12) • The rack is installed and secured to its location. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 30 Install the two inner rails to the sides of the chassis using flat-head screws, as shown. Step 2 Install the two outer rails to the front posts of the rack by aligning the rails to the post holes, as shown. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Installing the Chassis Installing the Switch using the NXK-ACC-KIT2-2RU Rack-Mount Kit Step 3 Fasten the two outer rails to the front posts of the rack by pushing the latch into place, as shown. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 Installing the Chassis 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. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 Installing the Chassis 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. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 34 If installing from the front of the rack, slide the chassis into the rack by aligning the inner rails into the outer rails and sliding the chassis back until the front panel is flush with the front of the rack. Then secure the retainer screws on the inner rails into the rack, as shown. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 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. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 36 This is not the preferred rack installation method. This method may not be earthquake safe and will not be NEBS compliant. Note You supply six 10-32 or 12-24 screws required to mount the rails to the rack. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 38 Holding the switch with both hands, position the brackets on the switch between the cabinet posts (see the figure). b) Gently slide the switch all the way into the rack until the front rack-mount brackets come in contact with the cabinet posts. Note Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 Ground the rack if using LVDC power supplies. If using AC or HVDC power supplies, the power cord for the AC power supplies provides grounding for the chassis. For supplemental grounding or bonding, attach a customer-supplied grounding cable to the chassis ground pad. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 40 2 M4 screws are used to secure the grounding lug to the chassis Grounding cable, with 0.75 in. (19 mm) of insulation that is stripped from one end, which is inserted into the grounding lug and crimped in place Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 41 • When connecting to an HVAC power source, insert the plug in a receptacle for the HVAC power source. • 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. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 42 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 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 44 Connect the other end of the RJ-45 rollover cable to the console or to a modem. What to do next Create the initial switch configuration. See Creating the Initial Switch Configuration, on page Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 If a password is trivial (such as a short, easy-to-decipher password), the software will reject your password configuration. Configure a strong password as explained in this step. Passwords are case-sensitive. When you enter a strong password, the software asks you to confirm the password. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 46 Use only one of these management ports—the switch does not support the use of both management ports. Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a 10/100/1000 or SFP port on a network device. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 47 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 48 Connecting the Switch to the Network Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 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 53 • 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 54 (+) 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 This section provides the installation, cabling, and removal instructions for the Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable transceiver modules. Refer to the Cisco Transceiver Modules Compatibility Information for additional details on optical transceivers. The figure shows a typical 800-Gigabit QSFP-DD optical transceiver. Installing the Transceiver Module Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 57 The dust plug is not shown in the images. Step 4 Hold the transceiver by the pull-tab so that the identifier label is on the top. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 58 • 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 To remove a transceiver module, use these steps: Procedure Step 1 Disconnect the network interface cable from the transceiver connector. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 60 Grasp the pull-tab and gently pull to release the transceiver from the socket. Figure 4: 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 61 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 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 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 240 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 66 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 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) Italy CAB-9K10A-IT 250 VAC, 10 A, CEI 23-16/VII plug, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 68 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 • 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 70 • 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 71 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 72 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 NX-OS 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 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 74 LEDs LEDs Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 75 • 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 76 • 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 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...