Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch Installing the Switch Using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-Mount Kit Installing the Switch into a Two-Post Rack Using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-Mount Kit Installing the Airflow Sleeve (N9K-AIRFLOW-SLV) Grounding the Chassis Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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A P P E N D I X B System Specifications Environmental Specifications Switch Dimensions Switch and Module Weights and Quantities Transceiver and Cable Specifications Switch Power Input Requirements Power Specifications 500-W AC Power Supply Specifications Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Regulatory Standards Compliance Specifications 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 Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Overview, on page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 switch (N9K-C93108TC-FX3) is a 1-rack unit (RU) switch that supports 2.16 Tbps of bandwidth and 1.2 Bpps. The 48 10GBASE-T downlink ports on the 93108TC-FX3 can be configured to work as 100-Mbps or 10-Gbps ports. The uplink can support up to six 40- and 100-Gbps ports, or a combination of 10-, 25-, 40, and 100-Gbps connectivity, offering flexible migration options for spine-leaf-APIC deployment in data centers.
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To determine which transceivers, adapters, and cables are support this switch, see the Cisco Transceiver Modules Compatibility Information document. The following figure shows the switch features on the power supply side of the chassis. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 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 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Altitude Requirements Altitude rating is 10,000 ft (3048 m). For China, it is 6,562 ft (2000 m). Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 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 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Planning for Power Requirements The switch includes two power supplies (1-to-1 redundancy with current sharing) in one of the following combinations: • Two 500-W AC power supplies • Two 1200-W HVAC/HVDC power supplies Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
You can identify the airflow direction of each fan and power supply module by its coloring as follows: • Blue coloring indicates port-side exhaust airflow. • Burgundy coloring indicates port-side intake airflow. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Provide the chassis with adequate clearance to route cables, provide airflow, and maintain the switch. For the clearances required for an installation of this chassis in a four-post rack, see the following figure. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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19.0 in (43.3 cm) Note Both the front and rear of the chassis must be open to both aisles for airflow. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Starting the Switch, on page 26 Safety Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series 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.
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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 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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This equipment must be grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Statement 1005 Circuit Breaker This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective devices is rated not greater than 60A for the regular DC power supplies (rated 48-60VDC). Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
You can install the switch using the following 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.
Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following information ready: • Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip) • Model and serial number of the damaged unit • Description of damage • Effect of damage on the installation Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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(see the following figure). Tighten 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 N·m) of torque and tighten 10-32 screws to 20 in-lb (2.26 N·m) of torque. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Holding the chassis level, insert screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on the rack type) in each of the two front rack-mount brackets (using a total of six screws) and into the cage nuts or threaded holes in the vertical rack-mounting rails (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
• Front rack-mount brackets (2) • Rear rack-mount brackets (2) (not needed for this procedure) • Slider rails (2) (not needed for this procedure) • M4 x 0.7 x 8-mm Phillips countersink screws (12) Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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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 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Insert the switch into the rack and attach it as follows: a) Holding the switch with both hands, position the brackets on the switch between the cabinet posts (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Tighten the 10-32 screws to 20 in-lb (2.26 N·m) or tighten the 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 N·m). Step 4 If you attached a grounding wire to the chassis grounding pad, connect the other end of the wire to the facility ground. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Holding the airflow sleeve level, insert screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on the rack type) in each of the two front rack-mount flanges (using a total of two screws) and into the cage nuts or threaded holes in the vertical rack-mounting rails (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Warning Statement 1046 Installing or Replacing the Unit To reduce risk of electric shock, when installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
This equipment is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes, dependent on its neighboring devices being fully up and running. Before you begin • The switch must be installed and secured to a rack or cabinet. • The switch must be adequately grounded. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Verify that the power cable wires from the power source are connected to a connector block. c) Insert the connector block into the receptacle on the power supply. Make sure that the connector block clicks when fully inserted in the receptacle and does not pull out. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 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.
As shown in the following figure, each APIC is connected to one or two leaf switches and each leaf switch should be connected to every spine switch in the same fabric. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 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.
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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.
You cannot include NX-OS line cards in the same chassis when running in ACI mode. Note Multiple uplinks from a leaf switch to a spine switch is supported. A symmetrical topology is recommended so that all devices have equal access to resources. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Migration of Nodes From a First Generation Switch to a Second Generation Switch You have first generation Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches that may or may not be comprising a virtual port channel (vPC). You are migrating to second generation Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches using the same cables.
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Before you begin • Move any Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controllers (APICs) that are connected to the first generation switches that you are migrating to any other switches in the fabric and wait for the Cisco APIC cluster to become "Fully Fit."...
Register the new second generation switch with the Cisco APIC. Register the new node with the same node name and node ID. This switch becomes part of the fabric. The Cisco APIC pushes the policies to the new switch and keeps down the vPC legs because there is a mismatch of the generation of switches.
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.
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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 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
• There must be an earth ground connection to the chassis that you are installing the replacement module. AC power supplies connected to AC power sources are automatically grounded through their power cable. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
AC power source. HVAC/HVDC power supplies connected to DC power sources have Saf-D-Grid power cables with three connectors on the power source end--you connect one of those connectors to the earth ground. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Verify that the power supply is operational by making sure that the power supply LED is green. Replacing a DC Power Supply You can replace an DC power supply during operations so long as the other power supply provides power to the switch. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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If the power supply does not fit into the open slot, turn the module over before sliding it carefully into Note the open slot. b) Test the installation by trying to pull the power supply out of the slot without using the release latch. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Attach the power connector block end of the power cable to the electrical outlet on the front of the power supply. d) Turn on the circuit breaker for the power source. e) Verify that the power supply is operational by making sure that the power supply LED is green. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Replacing Components Replacing a DC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 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 93108TC-FX3 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.
To determine the power consumption characteristics for the switch, use the typical and maximum requirements that are listed in the following table. Switch Typical Power Maximum Power Heat Dissipation Consumption (AC or DC) Consumption (AC or Requirement Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
AC input frequency Nominal: 50 to 60 Hz (Range: 47-63 Hz) Maximum AC input current 10 A at 100 Vac Maximum inrush current 35 A (cold turn on); 70 A (hot turn on) Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
12 Vdc Efficiency rating Greater than 92% at 50% load Form factor RSP1 Power Cable Specifications The following sections specify the power cables that you can order and use with this switch. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
250 VAC, 10 A, MP232 plug, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) United Kingdom CAB-9K10A-UK 250 VAC, 10 A, BS1363 plug (13 A fuse), 8.2 (2.5 All except Argentina, Brazil, NO-POWER-CORD No power cord included with switch and Japan Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
(+200/-200 V DC) NO-POWER-CORD All except Argentina, Not applicable Brazil, and Japan No power cord included with switch Table 2: HVAC/HVDC Power Cables Callout Table Connect this end to the power supply unit. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Safety • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1-19 Third Edition • ANZI/UL 60950-1 Second edition • IEC 62368-1 • EN 62368-1 • AS/NZS 62368-1 • GB4943 • UL 62368-1 Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 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 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
• Power supply is installed in the chassis but was disconnected from the power source. Flashing amber Power supply is installed without a connection to a power source. (10 seconds) then amber Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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LEDs LEDs OK LED FAIL or FAIL/ID Status Amber Power supply failure—possibly one of the following conditions: • Over voltage • Over current • Over temperature • Power supply fan failure Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide...