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Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2022-08-19
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
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http://www.cisco.com
Tel: 408 526-4000
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  • Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2022-08-19 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: Table Of Contents

    Procure Tools and Equipment Rack Mount and Accessory Kits Prepare Your Location Prepare Yourself Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation Clearance Requirements C H A P T E R 3 Unpack and Install the Chassis Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Connect Interface Ports Connect a Fiber-Optic Port to the Network Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables Create the Initial Switch Configuration Verify Chassis Installation Set Fabric Bandwidth Threshold Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 Replace a Fan Tray Remove Fan Tray Install Fan Tray Replace Fabric Module Remove a Fabric Module Install a Fabric Module Replace Power Supply Components Install Power Shelf Bezel Replace HVAC Power Module Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Cisco Nexus 9808 Switch Overview

    C H A P T E R Cisco Nexus 9808 Switch Overview The Cisco 9808 switch includes: • The Cisco 9808 is a 16-RU switch that supports distributed forwarding across multiple field replaceable units (FRUs). • Cisco 9808 Series Switches, on page 1 •...

  • Page 8: Line Card Overview

    The line card will not power up and will not show poweroff module in command line interface. Preforming OIR is required to power up the line card. Supervisor Module Overview Cisco Nexus 9800 Supervisor Modules (N9K-C9800-SUP-A) manage all control plane functions on the Cisco Nexus 9800 Series Switches. Figure 1: Supervisor Module Console RS-232 Serial Port RJ45 SyncE BITS/DTI/J.211...

  • Page 9: Fabric Module Overview

    The maximum power available for operations depends on the input power from your power source, the number and output capabilities of your power supplies, and the power redundancy mode that you use. The following table lists the amount of power available for Cisco 9800 series switches from all available power trays.
  • Page 10 N+N Redundancy Mode Total Supply (No redundancy) Watts (with Single Supply in Watts (with Feed Loss) Power Loss) Tray 4,400 — 2,200 8,800 4,400 4,400 13,200 8,800 6,600 17,600 13,200 8,800 Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 4,800 14,400 9,600 7,200 19,200 14,400 9,600 24,000 19,200 12,000 28,800 24,000 14,400 33,600 28,800 16,800 38,400 33,600 19,200 43,200 38,400 21,600 48,000 43,200 24,000 52,800 48,000 26,400 57,600 52,800 28,800 Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 12: Supported Optics

    Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G Modules Data Sheet. • For QSFP+ data sheets, refer to the Cisco 40GBASE QSFP Modules Data Sheet. • For 10G using QSA, refer to the Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ Modules Data Sheet Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Prepare For Installation

    Before you perform any procedure in this document, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment. The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect the equipment. Because the guidelines do not include all hazards, be constantly alert. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 14: Compliance And Safety Information

    Failure to stabilize the rack may cause the rack to tip over. Compliance and Safety Information The Cisco Nexus 9800 Series Switches are designed to meet the regulatory compliance and safety approval requirements. For detailed safety information, see Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information.

  • Page 15: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

    (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) 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 OSP wiring. Statement 7005 Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 16: Installation Guidelines

    Note Cisco 9800 Series switches function in operating temperatures of up to 40°C at sea level. For every 300 meters (1000 ft) elevation upto 1800 meters (6000 ft), the maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C. For more details...

  • Page 17: Procure Tools And Equipment

    Rack mount kit (N9K-C9800-AR-KIT): • Support rails are non-adjustable • Set the vertical support rack rails at 32" pitch Ground lug kit • Two-hole lug (1) • 1/4"-20 Phillips pan-head screws (2) Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 18: Prepare Your Location

    Prepare Your Location More Hardware Components If you purchased this product through a Cisco reseller, you might receive more contents in your kit, such as documentation, hardware, and power cables. The shipped cables depend on your specification when placing an order. See the Power Supply Power Cord Specifications section for information on the available power cords.

  • Page 19: Prepare Yourself

    The figures show how to cuff the ESD strap around the wrist and the ground cord that connects the cuff to the ground. ESD wrist straps are the primary means of controlling static charge on personnel. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: Prepare Rack For Chassis Installation

    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. Before you move the chassis or mount the chassis into the rack, we recommend that you do the following: Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Clearance Requirements

    (1) Vertical rack post (8) Mounting depth of rack vertical rails (2) Vertical rack rail (9) Chassis depth (3) Chassis (10) Depth from the vertical rack rail to the front of the chassis Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 (1) Overall door width on side (in an open position) (3) Depth of cable management (2) Maximum vertical rack rail setback, when filters (4) Overall door depth on front (in an open position) are installed on the chassis Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Unpack And Install The Chassis

    Ensure that there is sufficient room around the chassis pallet for unpacking. For information about the chassis dimensions and clearance requirements see, Clearance Requirements. Carefully move the pallet containing the chassis to the staging area where you plan on unpacking it. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 24 Unpack and Install the Chassis Unpack the Chassis Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Install Bottom-Support Rails

    Attach the bottom-support rail to the rack using a Phillips torque screwdriver on M6 x 19 mm or 12–24 x 3/4 inch screws for each end of the rail (as shown in the following figure) and tighten each screw to 40 in-lbs (4.5 N-m) of torque. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 26: Transfer Chassis To A Mechanical Lifting Device

    Transfer Chassis to a Mechanical Lifting Device Procedure Step 1 Place the mechanical lifting device in front of the chassis on the pallet (or on Line Card side) as shown. Illustrations are for representational purposes only. Note Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 Prepare to use the mechanical lifting device by placing a piece of cardboard on the surface of the lift (to prevent scratching). Step 3 With at least two or three people move the chassis carefully from the pallet onto the lifting device as shown. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 28: Mount Chassis Into The Rack

    Procedure Step 1 Using your mechanical lift, raise the chassis so that it is in level with or not more than 1/4 inch [0.635cm] above the rails. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 Figure 10: Attach Chassis to Rack - Front Note You should remove the power shelf to facilitate attaching chassis to the rack. Step 4 Use the screws provided with the rack to attach the chassis rear rails. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 30 Figure 11: Attach Chassis to Rack - Rear Right View Rear right rack mounting Install screws from inside bracket. the chassis to tighten each screw to 26 in-lbs (2.93 N-m) of torque. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Unpack and Install the Chassis Mount Chassis Into the Rack Figure 12: Attach Chassis to Rack - Rear Left View Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Ground The Chassis

    Ground the Chassis Procedure Step 1 Locate the chassis grounding receptacles on your chassis. You can locate them at the following position: • At the left side panel, lower section towards the rear Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 Use the wire stripper to strip one end of the 2-AWG wire approximately 0.75 inches (19.05 mm). Step 3 Insert the 2-AWG wire into the wire receptacle on the grounding lug. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 34 Step 7 Connect the opposite end of the grounding wire to the appropriate grounding point at your site to ensure an adequate chassis ground. What to do next Attach the chassis doors. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Install Cable Management On A Chassis

    Secure the left and right cable management brackets to the chassis vertical mounting brackets with M4 x 18-mm screws, flat-head Phillips screws (use all screws provided in the kit). Insert one screw at the top and Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 36 Secure the bottom cover to the cable management brackets by using four M4 x 6 mm pan-head Phillips screws. Tighten each screw to 11.5 to 15 in-lb (1.3 to 1.7 N·m) of torque. Step 7 Before you install the top hood, remove the connector cap from the alarm cable. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 Figure 19: Connect Alarm Cable Note Door open alarm is supported in the chassis. Step 9 Position the top hood, with its brackets pointing down, above the cable management bracket screw holes. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 38: Attach Front Door To Chassis

    Before you can attach the front door to the chassis, you must attach the cable management brackets, bottom plate, and top hood onto the chassis. Required tools and equipment: • Phillips screwdriver with a torque capability (customer supplied) • Door kit (N9K-C9808-DF-KIT) Note The door kit is optional. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 Figure 21: Front Door Pins Step 3 Align the spring pin to hole in the bottom plate and release the spring pin, so that they insert into the bottom hole. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: Ground The Front Door

    Replace a Fan Tray. Ground the Front Door Note To comply with GR-1089, you have to bond the front doors to the ground port on the chassis using the ground braid. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 41 Repeat Steps 1–3 to install the grounding cable to the other front door. Step 5 Close and lock the front door. What to do next Continue to power on the switch. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 42 Unpack and Install the Chassis Ground the Front Door Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Powering On The Switch

    National Electrical Code (NEC) as well as local codes. Each chassis has a power assembly shelf that supports the following number of power trays: • Cisco 9808 chassis supports up to three power trays Each power tray supports up to three AC power modules.

  • Page 44: Connect Hvac Power Supply To Power Source

    Choose your power supply (HVAC) and use a Saf-D-Grid power cable to connect to the power supply tray. Step 2 For HVAC input, connect a Saf-D-Grid AC power cable to the Saf-D-Grid receptacle. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 Turn on the circuit breaker for the HVAC power source circuit. Note If you use both inputs, the IN LED of the power supply is green. If you use only one input, the IN LED is blinking green. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Power Supply Power Cord Specifications

    Led Name Mode Color ================================================================================ 1/PT0-PM0 Attention OPERATIONAL BLINKING BLUE Fault OPERATIONAL Input OPERATIONAL GREEN Output OPERATIONAL GREEN Power Supply Power Cord Specifications Note Always use the Saf-D-Grid connector toward the switch. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 47 Refer the figure in AMERICA 300VAC 3-5958P4 to Power Cord Saf-D-Grid Illustrations, on page 3-6074P30 IEC/EU CAB-AC-32A-EU 37-101019-01 32A, Saf-D-Grid Refer the figure in 300VAC 3-5958P4 to Power Cord Saf-D-Grid Illustrations, on page 3-6074P30 Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 48: Power Cord Illustrations

    Figure 27: CAB-AC-32A-ANZ, CAB-AC-32A-CHE, CAB-AC-32A-ITA, CAB-AC-32A-BRZ, CAB-AC-32A-ZAF, CAB-AC-32A-ISR, CAB-AC-32A-IND, CAB-AC-32A-ARG Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Figure 28: CAB-AC-30A-US1, CAB-AC-30A-US2 Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 Figure 31: CAB-AC-32A-EU Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Figure 32: CAB-AC-32A-CHN Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Figure 33: CAB-AC-32A-KOR Power Cord and Plugs for Standard AC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 Powering on the Switch Power Cord Illustrations Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Connect Switch To The Network

    You make this local management connection between the asynchronous serial port on a Supervisor module and a console device capable of asynchronous transmission. Typically, you can use a computer terminal as the console device. On the Supervisor module, you use the console serial port. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 52: Connect The Management Interface

    The Supervisor Module's management port (MGMT ETH) provides out-of-band management, which lets you to use the command-line interface (CLI) to manage the switch by its IP address. This port uses a 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection with an RJ-45 interface. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Transceivers, Connectors, And Cables

    The RJ-45 connector connects Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, Category 6, or Category 6A foil twisted-pair or unshielded twisted-pair cable from the external network to the following module interface connectors: • Switch chassis • CONSOLE port • MGMT ETH port Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 54: Install And Remove Qsfp Transceiver Modules

    The following figure shows a 400-Gigabit QSFP-DD optical transceiver. Figure 35: 400-Gigabit QSFP-DD Transceiver Module Pull-tab QSFP-DD transceiver body Electrical connection to the module circuitry Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Required Tools And Equipment

    35° C ports at 1500 meter • QDD-400G-ZRP-S – supported on even-numbered 400G ports The QSFP transceiver module has a pull-tab latch. To install a transceiver module, follow these steps: Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 Press firmly on the front of the transceiver module with your thumb to fully seat the transceiver in the module’s transceiver socket (see the below figure). If the latch isn’t fully engaged, you might accidentally disconnect the transceiver module. Caution Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Attach The Optical Network Cable

    Inspect the MPO connector for the correct cable type, cleanliness, and any damage. For complete information on inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections, see the Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections document. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: Removing The Transceiver Module

    Disconnect the network interface cable from the transceiver connector. Step 2 Install the dust plug immediately into the transceiver’s optical bore. Step 3 Grasp the pull-tab and gently pull to release the transceiver from the socket. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Connect Interface Ports

    Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network When you need to remove fiber-optic transceivers, you must first remove the fiber-optic cables from the transceiver before you remove the transceiver from the port. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 60: Maintain Transceivers And Optical Cables

    --- Administrative User Dialog --- Enter root-system username: % Entry must not be null. Enter root-system username: cisco Enter secret: Use the 'configure' command to modify this configuration. User Access Verification Username: cisco Password: Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Verify Chassis Installation

    EXEC mode. Any issue if detected, take corrective action before making further configurations. Command Description show module Displays the state information of each card. show redundancy Displays the status of supervisor module redundancy. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 Displays information about the field replaceable units (FRUs), including product IDs, serial numbers, and version IDs. show environment Displays all the environment-related information. n9k-184-Man(config)# show environment ? fan Fan information power Power capacity and power distribution information temperature Temperature sensor information Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 The following example shows sample output from the show environment command: n9k-184-Man(config)# show environment Fan: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Model Hw Direction Status --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan1(sys_fan1) N9K-C9808-FAN-A 1.0 front-to-back Ok Fan2(sys_fan2) N9K-C9808-FAN-A 1.0 front-to-back Ok Fan3(sys_fan3) N9K-C9808-FAN-A 1.0 front-to-back Ok Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 Power Supply redundancy mode (configured) Non-Redundant(combined) Power Supply redundancy mode (operational) Non-Redundant(combined) Total Power Capacity (based on configured mode) 12599.00 W Total Power of all Inputs (cumulative) 12599.00 W Total Power Output (actual draw) 3901.00 W Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 27 OUTLET 85 80 26 Ok 27 INLET 45 42 22 Ok 27 CPU 97 93 43 Ok n9k-184-Man(config)# The following example shows sample output from the show environment power command: Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 66: Set Fabric Bandwidth Threshold

    Fabric bandwidth refers to the bandwidth requirements for communication and traffic flow between the line card and fabric card. The following table provides explanation of terminologies that are associated with fabric bandwidth. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 If the available bandwidth goes above 20%, then the network interfaces of the line card are unshut. The following table provides threshold references. Table 10: Threshold Reference Threshold Percentage Bandwidth threshold Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 68 Connect Switch to the Network Set Fabric Bandwidth Threshold Threshold Percentage Total required bandwidth Lower required bandwidth Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Leds

    The chassis is not functional. Port Status LEDs Each port has an LED. The following table describes port status LEDs. Note Port LED is not supported on the N9K-X9836DM-A line card. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 70: Power Supply Leds

    ATTN (Attention) Table 13: Power Supply LED Descriptions Color Status Input OK Green Both input voltages are present. Flashing Green Only one input power is present. No input power is present. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: Fan Tray Leds

    Sleep mode is not applicable for DC-60 power module. Fan Tray LEDs The fan tray LEDs are located on the top portion of the module. Figure 41: Fan Tray LEDs FC STS (Status) ATTN (Attention) FT STS (Status) Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 72: Temperature Warning Label

    At normal operating temperatures (less than 55°C), the warning label has a black background with black edges. At temperatures above 55°C, the background color changes to white and the edges’ color changes to red. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Supervisor Module Leds

    LEDs Supervisor Module LEDs Figure 42: Temperature Warning Label Supervisor Module LEDs The Supervisor Module LEDs are located on the front of the module. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 74 Table 15: Supervisor Module LED Descriptions Color Status ATTN (Attention) Flashing blue The operator has activated this LED to identify this module in the chassis. This module is not being identified. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 75: Fabric Module Leds

    The system is running in holdover or free-run mode and it is not synchronized to an external interface. The centralized frequency or time and phase distribution is not enabled. Fabric Module LEDs The fabric modules are located behind the fan trays. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 76: Line Card Leds

    Table 17: Line Card LED Descriptions Color Status ATTN Flashing blue The operator has activated this LED to identify this module in the (Attention) chassis. The line card is not enabled. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 77 Flashing amber The module has a minor alarm. Flashing red The module has active major or critical alarms. BIOS boot failure. Also, the ATTN LED remains blue. The module is not enabled. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 78 LEDs Line Card LEDs Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 79: Replace Chassis Components

    The front doors come with pre-installed air filters (N9K-9808-DF-KIT, ). If air filters need a replacement, follow this procedure. Procedure Step 1 Remove the two quarter turn fasteners from the front door as shown. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 80: Provision Of Grace Period Before Supervisor Module Shutdown From Ejector Lever

    This feature is supported only on a Supervisor Module. If the ejector is unlatched when module is in a status other than operational state then the grace period feature will not be supported. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Replace A Supervisor Module

    Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. Illustrations are for representational purposes only. The below figure describes the components used in the Supervisor installation procedure. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 82 Replace Chassis Components Replace a Supervisor Module Figure 45: Supervisor Module Components Latch Lock Laching Mechanism Ejector Lever Handle Captive Screw Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 83 Slide the latch on each of the ejector lever outwards from the lever center (see Callout 1 in the below figure). This action disengages the ejector levers from the faceplate. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 84 This action opens the lever so that the module can be fully inserted into the slot. b) Hold the front of the module with one hand and place your other hand under the module to support its weight. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 85 Note To confirm that the module is installed properly, pull the black tip of each ejector lever lightly, and make sure the lever does not pop out. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 86 Screw in the two captive screws to secure the module to the chassis. Tighten the screws to 8 in-lb (0.9 N·m) of torque. f) Attach the cables to the module. g) Verify that the Supervisor module status LEDs turn on and appear green. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 87: Replace A Line Card

    The Cisco Nexus 9800 series switches support OIR of line cards. Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment, and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis.

  • Page 88: Replace A Fan Tray

    Verify that the line card LEDs turn on and appear green. Replace a Fan Tray You can remove a fan tray, to either replace it with another fan tray, or to replace a fabric card located behind Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 89: Remove Fan Tray

    • If you are replacing a fabric card behind the open fan tray slot, ensure that the fabric card replacement operation is completed. Procedure Step 1 Use both of your hands to hold the two handles on the front of the fan tray that you are installing. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 90 Replace Chassis Components Install Fan Tray Figure 49: Remove Fan Tray from the Chassis Handle Captive screws Align fan tray in position Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 91: Replace Fabric Module

    • Reinstall the fan tray over the fabric module. • Activate the fabric module. The Cisco 9800 series switches support OIR of fabric module. To maintain the designed airflow while you remove the fan tray, the fans in the other fan trays increase their speed.
  • Page 92 Rotate the handles outwards until they stop (see Callout 2 in the following figure). c) With each of the two handles in your two hands, pull the module a couple of inches (about 5 cm) out of the slot (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 93 Place one hand under the Fabric Module to support its weight, place your other hand on the front of the module, and slide the module out of the slot. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 94: Install A Fabric Module

    The lower guide rail extends to the back of the chassis. The upper guide rail does not connect until Note the module is halfway into the chassis. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 95 Replace Chassis Components Install a Fabric Module Figure 51: Install Fabric Module Always install the fabric module in a vertical position Guide bar and guide slot Guide rail and track Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 96 Replace Chassis Components Install a Fabric Module Figure 52: Installing a Fabric Module Chassis top fabric module Insert fabric module top guide rail. guide rail into chassis top fabric module guide rail. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 Wait for the fabric module to become operational. Use the show platform | inc FC command to verify the status. The fabric module must be operational before resetting the fabric plane. Note Step 11 Reset the fabric control plane using the no controller fabric plane <plane-id> shutdown command Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 98: Replace Power Supply Components

    LEDs status using show led location 0/FClocation command. Replace Power Supply Components The Cisco Nexus 9800 series switches support OIR of power modules. If you are replacing a redundant power module, you can replace the power module while the system remains powered on without any electrical hazard or damage to the system.

  • Page 99: Replace Hvac Power Module

    Figure 54: Power Supply Bezel Replace HVAC Power Module Follow these steps to remove HVAC power modules from the chassis. Procedure Step 1 Do not Power OFF (0) the standby mode switch. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 100 Slide the power module out of its bay while supporting it with your other hand to remove it. Figure 56: HV Power Supply Step 3 Slide the new power module into the bay until it mates with its connector. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 101 Verify that the Saf-D-Grid plug is plugged in completely to secure the built-in retaining latch. Saf-D-Grid plug has a retaining latch that must be depressed and gently pulled to release the plug Note from the receptacle. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 102 Replace Chassis Components Replace HVAC Power Module Figure 59: SAF-D-Grid Plug Step 5 Verify that the (green) power indicator on the front of the power module goes on. Cisco Nexus 9808 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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