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- Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: August 13, 2014 Last Modified: February 01, 2016 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Humidity Requirements Altitude Requirements Dust and Particulate Requirements Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference Shock and Vibration Requirements Grounding Requirements Planning for Power Requirements Airflow Requirements Rack and Cabinet Requirements Clearance Requirements Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 4 Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block Rack Specifications A P P E N D I X A Overview of Racks General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 5 A P P E N D I X D Accessory Kit Contents Site Preparation and Maintenance Records A P P E N D I X E Site Preparation Checklist Contact and Site Information Chassis and Module Information Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 7: Preface
Square brackets enclosing keywords or arguments separated by a vertical bar indicate an optional choice. {x | y} Braces enclosing keywords or arguments separated by a vertical bar indicate a required choice. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 8: Related Documentation
Web-Based Documentation • Cisco APIC Management Information Mode Reference • Cisco APIC Online Help Reference • Cisco APIC Python SDK Reference • Cisco ACI Compatibility Tool • Cisco ACI MIB Support List Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide viii... - Page 9 • Cisco ACI System Messages Reference Guide • Cisco APIC Layer 4 to Layer 7 Services Deployment Guide • Cisco APIC Layer 4 to Layer 7 Device Package Development Guide • Cisco APIC Layer 4 to Layer 7 Device Package Test Guide •...
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Page 11: Overview
• Overview, page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI Spine Switch (N9K-C9336PQ) is a 2-rack-unit (RU) switch for the Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI). This switch includes the following components: • 36 fixed 40-Gigabit Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP+) ports •... -
Page 12: Ports
The interface ports support QSFP+ transceivers and are numbered from left to right. You use these ports to connect the switch to Cisco Nexus 9300 switches in the ACI network that this switch belongs to. These ports are numbered 1 to 36 from left to right. -
Page 13: Supported Transceivers And Cables
You can hot swap one of the power supplies during operations but otherwise must always have two power supplies (or one power supply and one blank faceplate) installed in the chassis to maintain the designed airflow. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 14 If they take in air from the hot aisle, the switch can overheat and shut down. All power supply and fan modules must use the same direction of airflow. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 15: Preparing The Site
However, if the switch is located in an unusually humid location, you should use a dehumidifier to maintain the humidity within an acceptable range. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 16: Altitude Requirements
• Strong EMI, especially when it is caused by lightning or radio transmitters, can destroy the signal drivers and receivers in the chassis and even create an electrical hazard by conducting power surges through lines into equipment. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 17: Shock And Vibration Requirements
The switch includes two power supplies (1-to-1 redundancy with current sharing) in one of the following combinations (all power supplies must have the same airflow direction as the fan modules): • Two 1200-W HVAC/HVDC power supplies Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 18: Airflow Requirements
• Blue coloring indicates port-side exhaust airflow. • Burgundy coloring indicates port-side intake airflow. • Gray coloring on DC power supplies indicates port-side exhaust airflow. • Green coloring on DC power supplies indicates port-side intake airflow. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 19: Rack And Cabinet Requirements
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 20: Clearance Requirements
Width of the front clearance area (this equals the width of the chassis with two rack-mount brackets attached to it) Note Both the front and rear of the chassis must be open to both aisles for airflow. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Installing The Chassis
Powering Up the Switch, page 23 Preparing to Install the Switch Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series for important safety information. Warning Statement 1071—Warning Definition IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. -
Page 22: Preparing To Install The Switch
• Depending on your power redundancy needs, have outlets or terminals for one or two power sources close to the rack as follows: ◦ For no power redundancy, have one power source. ◦ For n+1 redundancy, have one or two power sources. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 23: Installing A Rack Or Cabinet
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 24: Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch
Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify that you have received all items, including the following: • Grounding lug kit • Rack-mount kit • ESD wrist strap Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 25: Installing The Chassis In A Four-Post Rack
Warning Statement 1074—Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 26 If they are not level, adjust the higher rail down to the level of the lower rail. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 27: Attaching Front-Mount Brackets To The Chassis
Be sure that the other side of the bracket is facing toward the front (port end) of the chassis. Figure 4: Aligning and Attaching Front-Mount Brackets to the Sides of the Chassis Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 28: Installing The Chassis In A Four-Post Rack
• Make sure that two front-mount brackets are securely fastened to the sides of the chassis at the port end. • Make sure that you have two customer-supplied rack-mount screws (M6 x 10 mm or appropriate screw for the vertical mounting rails on the rack). Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 29 Be sure that the sides of the chassis by the power supplies clips into the chassis stops on the bottom-support rails and the front-mount brackets come in contact with the rack (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 30 Customer-supplied rack-mount screw (M6 x 10 mm the aisle required for the fan and power supply screw or other screw appropriate for the rack) used modules). to secure each side of the chassis to the rack. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 31: Grounding The Chassis
If you installed the switch chassis into a bonded rack (see the rack manufacturer's instructions for more information) that now has a connection to the data center earth ground, you can ground the chassis by connecting Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 32 Prepare the other end of the grounding wire and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your site to ensure an adequate earth ground for the switch. If the rack is fully bonded and grounded, connect the grounding wire as explained in the documentation provided by the vendor for the rack. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 33: Powering Up The Switch
1 Using the recommended power cable for your country or region (see Power Cord Specifications, on page 47), connect the C13 plug on the power cable to the power receptacle on the power supply. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 34 7 Use a small screwdriver to depress the spring-loaded wire retainer lever on the upper spring-cage wire connector. Insert your red (DC positive) wire into the aperture and then release the lever. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 35 If the LED is off, check the AC power source circuit breaker to be sure that it is turned on. Step 2 If you are connecting only one power supply, be sure that there is a blank faceplate in the open power supply slot. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 36 Installing the Chassis Powering Up the Switch Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 37: Connecting The Switch To The Aci Fabric
The ACI fabric topology includes the following major components: • Application Centric Infrastructure Controller (APIC) appliance (cluster of APICs) • Leaf switches (Cisco Nexus 93120TX, 93128TX, 9332PQ, 9372PX, 9372PX-E, 9372TX, 9396PX, and 9396TX switches) • Spine switches (Cisco Nexus 9336PQ, 9504, 9508, and 9516 switches) -
Page 38: Preparing To Connect To Other Devices
• Cabling type required for each interface type • Distance limitations for each signal type • Additional interface equipment required Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 39: Connecting A Leaf Switch To An Apic
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 40: Connecting A Leaf Switch To A Spine 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. • For Cisco SFP+ Active Optical Cables, insert the transceiver on the cable into a downlink optical port on a leaf switch. - Page 41 • The leaf and spine switches must be grounded and powered up. • If you are using a Cisco Nexus 9504, 9508, or 9516 spine switch in the ACI fabric, it must have only the 36-port 40-Gigabit ACI-spine I/O modules (N9K-X9736PQ). You cannot mix other I/O modules in the same chassis when running in ACI mode.
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Page 42: Setting Up An Optional Console Or Optional Out-Of-Band Management Interface
Management Interface You can optionally set up a console or out-of-band management interface for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. For information on how to set up a console or out-of-band management interface, see the Cisco ACI Getting Started Guide. Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables Transceivers and fiber-optic cables must be kept clean and dust free to maintain high signal accuracy and prevent damage to the connectors. -
Page 43: Replacing Modules
• The replacement fan module must have the same airflow direction as the other modules in the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 44 Be sure that the airflow direction of the new fan module matches the airflow direction of the other fan and Note AC power supply modules already installed in the chassis. Port-side intake airflow is indicated with burgundy or green coloring, and port-side exhaust airflow is indicated with blue or gray coloring. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 45: 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 46: Removing An Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply
Be sure that the LEDs turn off on the power supply that you are removing. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 47: Removing An Ac Power Supply
If the switch has two power supplies, you can replace one power supply while the other one provides power to the switch. If you have only one power supply in the switch, install the replacement power supply in the open slot before removing the original power supply. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 48: Installing An Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply
• The power source for the replacement power supply must be within reach of the power supply power cable. • If you are using n+n power redundancy, there must be a separate power source for each power supply installed in the chassis. Otherwise, only one power source is required. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 49: Installing An Ac Power Supply
Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC power source if it is not already connected to a power source. • For no power redundancy, connect one power supply to one power source. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 50: Installing A Dc Power Supply
V DC Electrical Connector Block, on page Step 4 Turn on the circuit breaker for the DC power source connected to the power supply. Step 5 Verify that the power supply LED turns on and becomes green. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 51: Wiring A 48 V Dc Electrical Connector Block
Remove the DC power connector block from the power supply by doing the following: a) Push the orange plastic button on the top of the connector block inward toward the power supply. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 52 "+ DC". Step 9 Verify that the other ends of the cables are attached to the DC power source and ground. You are then ready to turn on the DC power source. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 53: Appendix A Rack Specifications
We do not recommend that you use racks that have obstructions (such as power strips), because the Note obstructions could impair access to field-replaceable units (FRUs). General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks The cabinet or rack must also meet the following requirements: Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 54: 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, you might want to 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 55: System Specifications
0 to 13,123 feet (0 to 4,000 meters) Switch Dimensions Switch Component Width Depth Height Cisco Nexus 9336PQ 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) 22.5 inches (57.1 cm) 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) (2 chassis Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 56: Switch And Module Weights And Quantities
Maximum Power Consumption Cisco Nexus 9336PQ 400 W 660 W Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables Transceiver and Cable Specifications To determine which transceivers and cables are supported by this switch, see http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/ support/interfaces-modules/transceiver-modules/products-device-support-tables-list.html. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 57: Rj-45 Connectors
Locale Power Cord Part Number Cord Set Description CAB-C13-C14-2M Power Cord Jumper, C13-C14 Connectors, 6.6 feet (2.0 m) CAB-C13-C14-AC Power cord, C13 to C14 (recessed receptacle), 10 A, 9.8 feet (3 m) Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 58 (power source connection) Table 5: Power Cable Specifications for HVAC/HVDC Power Supplies Power Type Power Cord Part Number Cord Set Description HVAC CAB-HVAC-SD-0.6M 2-foot (0.6 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and SD connectors Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 59 6.6-foot (2.0 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and C14 connector (use for up to 240 V) HVAC CAB-HVAC-RT-0.6M 2-foot (0.6 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and RT connector HVDC CAB-HVDC-3T-2M 6.6-foot (2.0 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and three terminal connectors Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 60 System Specifications Power Cord Specifications Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 61: Leds
Fans and power supply modules are operational. Amber At least one fan or power supply module is not operating. (port) Green Port is connected with a transceiver or other connector. Amber Port is not connected. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 62: Fan Module Leds
Power supply warning—possibly one of the following conditions: amber • High voltage • High power • Low voltage • Power supply installed in chassis but not connected to a power source • Slow power supply fan Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 63 LEDs Power Supply LEDs Status Flashing Amber Power supply failure—possibly one of the following conditions: green • Over voltage • Over current • Over temperature • Power supply fan failure Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 64 LEDs Power Supply LEDs Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 65: Appendix D Accessory Kits
DB-9F/RJ-45F PC terminal Ground lug kit 1 kit • Two-hole lug (1) • M4 x 8-mm Phillips pan-head screws (2) ESD wrist strap (disposable) Not applicable Hazardous substances list for customers in China Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 66 Accessory Kits Accessory Kit Contents If you do not receive a part listed in this document, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: Note http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml. If you purchased this product through a Cisco reseller, you might receive additional contents in your kit, such as documentation, hardware, and power cables.
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Page 67: Site Preparation And Maintenance Records
Your completion of each task ensures a successful switch installation. Table 7: Site Preparation Checklist Planning Activity Verification Time and Date Space evaluation: Space and layout Floor covering Impact and vibration Lighting Physical access Maintenance access Environmental evaluation: Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 68 UPS for power failures Grounding: proper wire gauge and lugs Circuit breaker size Grounding evaluation: Data center ground Cable and interface equipment evaluation: Cable type Connector type Cable distance limitations Interface equipment (transceivers) EMI evaluation: Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 69: Contact And Site Information
Floor location Address (line 1) Address (line 2) City State/Provence Contact person ZIP/postal code Country Chassis and Module Information Use the following three worksheets to record information about the chassis and modules. Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 70 Chassis and Module Information Table 8: Switch Information Contract number Chassis serial number Product number Table 9: Network-Related Information Switch IP address Switch IP netmask Hostname Domain name IP broadcast address Gateway/router address DNS address Cisco Nexus 9336PQ ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...