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Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2019-09-16 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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Rack and Cabinet Requirements Clearance Requirements C H A P T E R 3 Installing the Chassis Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, Racks, and Cabinets Install a Rack Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Replacing a Power Supply Module Removing an AC Power Supply Removing an HVAC/HVDC Power Supply Removing a DC Power Supply Installing an AC Power Supply Installing an HVAC/HVDC Power Supply Installing a DC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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A P P E N D I X C LEDs Switch Chassis LEDs Fan Module LEDs Power Supply LEDs A P P E N D I X D Additional Kits Rack Mount Kit N9K-C9300-RMK Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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• Overview, on page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 switch (N9K-C93216TC-FX2) is a 2-rack unit (RU), fixed-port switch designed for spine-leaf-APIC deployment in data centers. This switch has the following ports: • 96 100M/1G/10G RJ45 ports • 12 40/100-Gigabit QSFP28 ports •...
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1200-W HVAC/HVDC power supplies, those power supplies automatically use the same airflow direction as used by the fan modules. The following figure shows the switch features on the port side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Power supply modules (1 or 2) (AC power supplies shown) with slots numbered 1 (top) and 2 (bottom) Management port (1—RJ-45 copper port) The following figure shows the side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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If you have only one power supply installed, you can install the replacement power supply in the open slot before removing the original power supply. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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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 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Altitude Requirements Altitude rating is based on power supply installed; see critical components list in the system CB report for altitude rating. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
The wiring is unlikely to emit radio interference if you use a twisted-pair cable with a good distribution of grounding conductors. If you exceed the recommended distances, use a high-quality twisted-pair cable with one ground conductor for each data signal when applicable. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
For n+1 redundancy, you can use one or two power sources for the two power supplies. For n+n redundancy, you must use two power sources and connect each power supply to a separate power source. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Connect the unit only to DC power source that complies with the Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards. Note We recommend 8-AWG wire for DC installations in the U.S. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
(for proper mounting of the bottom-support brackets or other mounting hardware). Also, you must have power receptacles that are located within reach of the power cords that are used with the switch. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Width of the front clearance area (equal to the width of the chassis with two rack-mount brackets that are attached to it). Note Both the front and rear of the chassis must be open to both aisles for airflow. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
You can install the switch using the following rack-mount options: • Rack-mount kit (N9K-C9300-RMK) which you can order from Cisco. You can install the switch in the following types of racks: •...
If you need to move or ship the system in the future, you will need this container. Step 1 Compare the shipment to the equipment list that is provided by your customer service representative and verify that you have received all of the ordered items. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
All fan and power supply modules in the same switch must operate with the same direction of airflow and the air intake portion of the switch must be located in a cold aisle. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Be sure to align four of the screw holes on the larger side of the bracket with the four screw holes near the center of the left or right side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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If these modules have a blue coloring for port-side exhaust airflow, then you must position the modules by the cold aisle. If the modules have a burgundy coloring for port-side intake airflow, you must position the modules by the hot aisle. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
• If any other devices are stored in the rack or cabinet, verify that the heavier switches are installed below lighter switches. • Verify that the bottom-support rails kit is included in the switch accessory kit. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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(typically M6 x 10 mm screws) to secure that portion to the vertical mounting rails on the rack. Tighten each screw to the appropriate torque setting for the screws (for M6 x 10 mm screws, use 40 in. lbs [4.5 N·m] of torque). Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
You are ready to install two front-mount brackets on the chassis. Attaching Front-Mount Brackets to the Chassis You need to attach a right-angled bracket to each side of the chassis. This bracket holds the chassis in place on a four-post rack. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Warning Statement 1074 Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes To reduce risk of electric shock or fire, installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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If this happens, press the side rails toward the sides of the chassis so that the chassis stops can go inside the chassis and hold it in place on the rack. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
You can also ground the chassis, which is required if the rack is not grounded, by attaching a customer-supplied grounding cable. Attach the cable to the chassis grounding pad and the facility ground. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Step 3 Secure the grounding lug to the chassis grounding pad with two M4 screws, see the previous figure. Tighten the screws to 11 to 15 in-lb (1.24 to 1.69 N·m) of torque. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
2. Remove the nuts from each of the terminal posts for the power supply. 3. Place the power cable negative-wire terminal ring on the negative terminal for the power source and secure them with a terminal nut. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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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 guide.
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Installing the Chassis Starting the Switch Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Note To prevent sub-optimal forwarding between endpoints, connect every leaf switch in the fabric to every spine switch in the same fabric. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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.
Connecting Leaf Switches to APICs You must 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 can use to connect the leaf switches to the APICs.
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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• If there are modular switches in the fabric, their ACI-mode line cards must already be installed. The line cards can be of the following types: • 36-port 40-Gigabit (such as: N9K-X9736PQ) • 32-port 100-Gigabit (such as: N9K-X9732C-EX) (supported by Cisco Nexus 9504 and 9508 modular switches) • 36-port 100-Gigabit (such as: N9K-X9736C-FX) Note You cannot include NX-OS line cards in the same chassis when running in ACI mode.
First-generation Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches include those switches that do not contain an EX or an FX in the PID (product identification). Second-generation Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches include those switches that have an EX or an FX in the PID.
Before you begin The console device must support VT100 terminal emulations and asynchronous transmissions. Step 1 Configure the terminal emulator program to match each of the following default port characteristics: • 9600 baud Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
DB-9 connector on the other end of the cable to the serial port on the console device. What to do next You can now perform the initial configuration for the switch (see the Cisco ACI Getting Started Guide). Setting Up an Optional Management Connection You can optionally set up an out-of-band management connection for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes.
Transceivers and fiber-optic cables must be kept clean and dust free to maintain high signal accuracy and prevent damage to the connectors. Contamination increases attenuation (loss of light) and should be below 0.35 dB. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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• Inspect routinely for dust and damage. If you suspect damage, clean and then inspect fiber ends under a microscope to determine if damage has occurred. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Hold the module by its handle and do not touch the electrical connectors on its backside. Also, to protect the electrical connectors, avoid letting them come in contact with anything other than the electrical connectors inside the chassis. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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.
Turn off the circuit breaker for the power feed to the power supply that you are replacing. Be sure that the LEDs turn off on the power supply that you are removing. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
If the power supply does not fit into the open slot, turn the module over before sliding it carefully into the open Note slot. Step 2 Test the installation by trying to pull the power supply out of the slot without using the release latch. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Step 3 If the DC power cables and a grounding cable are already connected to an electrical connector block, insert the block into the power receptacle on the power supply. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
If the electrical cables have not been connected to the electrical connector block, wire them as described in Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block, on page Step 3 Turn on the circuit breaker for the DC power source connected to the power supply. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Strip 0.6 inches (15 mm) of insulation off the DC wires that you are using. Step 4 Orient the connector as shown in the following figure with the orange plastic button on top. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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"+ 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 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
• Standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) (two- or four-post EIA cabinet or rack, with mounting rails that conform to English universal hole spacing per section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992). For more information, see Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets, on page Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
• 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.
Some power supplies have capabilities that are greater than the maximum power requirements for a switch. To determine the power consumption characteristics for the switch, use the typical and maximum requirements that are listed in the following table. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
• AC (for 1230 W output) • 200 to 277 VAC • DC (for 1230 W output) • –240 to –380 VDC AC input frequency Nominal: 50 to 60 Hz (Range: 47-63 Hz) Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
35 A (sub-cycle duration) Maximum hold-up time 8 ms at 930 W Power supply output voltage 12 VDC Power supply standby voltage 12 VDC Efficiency rating Greater than 92% at 50% load Form factor RSP1 Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Saf-D-Grid and SD connectors CAB-HVAC-C14-2M HVAC 6.6-foot (2.0 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and C14 connector (use for up to 240 V) CAB-HVAC-RT-0.6M HVAC 2-foot (0.6 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and RT connector Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
DC Power Cable Specifications Part Number Description Photo NXA-PDC-930W-PE/PI The 930W DC power supply (NXA-PDC-930W-PE/PI) is shipped with cable CAB-48DC-40A-8AWG. Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications The following table lists the regulatory standards compliance for the switch. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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• 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 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Temperature exceeds the major alarm threshold. The switch is not receiving power. Green Fans and power supply modules are operational. Amber At least one fan or power supply module is not operating. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Power supply is not receiving power. Green Flashing amber Power supply warning—possibly one of the following conditions: • High voltage • High power • Low voltage • Slow power supply fan Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Rack Mount Kit N9K-C9300-RMK The following table lists and illustrates the contents for the 2-RU rack-mount kit (N9K-C9300-RMK). Illustration Description Quantity Rack-mount kit • Bottom support rails (2) • Front-mount brackets (2) Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...