Cisco Nexus 9504 Manual

Cisco Nexus 9504 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2014-03-24
Last Modified: 2021-02-16
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CONTENTS
Trademarks ?
Preface vii
PREFACE
Audience vii
Documentation Conventions vii
Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software viii
Documentation Feedback x
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request x
Overview 1
CHAPTER 1
Overview 1
Preparing the Site 7
CHAPTER 2
Temperature Requirements 7
Humidity Requirements 7
Altitude Requirements 7
Dust and Particulate Requirements 8
Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference 8
Shock and Vibration Requirements 9
Grounding Requirements 9
Planning for Power Requirements 9
Rack and Cabinet Requirements 15
Clearance Requirements 16
Installing a Chassis 19
CHAPTER 3
Installing a Rack or Cabinet 19
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Inspecting the New Switch 20
Installing the Bottom-Support Rails 21
Installing a Chassis in a Rack or Cabinet 24
Grounding the Chassis 27
Starting Up the Switch 29
Connecting a 3-kW AC Power Supply to an AC Power Source 30
Connecting a 3-kW Universal AC/DC Power Supply to an AC Power Source 30
Connecting a 3-kW Universal AC/DC Power Supply to a DC Power Source 30
Connecting a 3-kW DC Power Supply to a DC Power Source 31
Connecting the Switch to the Network 35
CHAPTER 4
Guidelines for Connecting Ports 35
Connecting a Console to the Switch 36
Connecting the Management Interface 37
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration 38
Connecting Interface Ports 40
Connecting a BASE-T Port to the Network 40
Disconnecting a BASE-T Port from the Network 40
Connecting an Optical Port to the Network 41
Disconnecting Optical Ports from the Network 41
Optic Transceiver Removal Using the Optics Extraction Tool 42
Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables 43
Managing the Switch 45
CHAPTER 5
Displaying Information About the Installed Hardware Modules 45
Displaying the Hardware Inventory for a Switch 49
Displaying Fabric Utilization Information 49
Displaying the Backplane and Serial Number Information 52
Displaying Environmental Information for the Switch 53
Displaying the Current State of a Module 54
Displaying Temperatures for a Module 56
Connecting to a Module 58
Saving the Module Configuration 58
Shutting Down or Starting Up a Module 59
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Purging a Nonfunctioning Module from the Running Configuration 60
Displaying Power Usage Information 60
Reload a Module 61
Rebooting a Switch 62
Overview of Supervisor Modules 63
Overview of Power Modes 64
Setting the Power Mode 68
Overview of Fan Trays 69
Displaying the Status for the Fan Trays 70
Replacing or Installing Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies 71
CHAPTER 6
Preventing Electrostatic Damage 71
Installing or Replacing a Supervisor Module 71
Upgrading a Supervisor Module 75
Installing or Replacing a System Controller Module 75
Installing or Replacing a Line Card 78
Installing and Removing a Blank Line Card 81
Replacing a Fan Tray 83
Removing a Fan Tray 83
Installing a Fan Tray 84
Replacing a Fabric Module 85
Removing a Fabric Module 86
Installing a Fabric Module 89
Installing or Replacing Power Supplies 91
Installing or Replacing a 3-kW AC Power Supply 92
Installing or Replacing a 3-kW Universal AC/DC Power Supply 95
Installing or Replacing a 3.15-kW Dual Input Universal AC/DC Power Supply 98
Installing or Replacing a 3-kW DC Power Supply 100
Migrating the Switch from Using 40-Gigabit Line Cards to Using 100-Gigabit -EX/-FX Line Cards 104
System Specifications 107
APPENDIX A
Environmental Specifications 107
Switch Dimensions 107
Weights and Quantities for the Chassis, Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies 108
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Power Specifications 110
Power Requirements for Switch Modules 110
Maximum Power Available to the Switch 111
Power Supply Specifications 111
3000-W AC Power Supply Specifications 111
3000-W Universal AC/DC Power Supply Specifications 111
3000-W Dual Input Universal AC/DC Power Supply Specifications 112
3000-W DC Power Supply Specifications 112
Power Cable Specifications 113
3-kW AC Power Cable Specifications 113
3-kW Universal AC/DC and 3-kW Dual Input Universal AC/DC Power Cable Specifications 116
3-kW DC Power Supply Power Cord Specifications 120
LEDs 121
APPENDIX B
Chassis LEDs 121
System Controller LEDs 122
Supervisor Module LEDs 122
Fan Tray LEDs 123
Fabric Module LEDs 124
Line Card LEDs 124
Power Supply LEDs 125
Additional Kits 127
APPENDIX C
Accessory Kit 127
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Preface
•Audience, on page vii
•Documentation Conventions, on page vii
•Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software, on page viii
•Documentation Feedback, on page x
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request , on page x
Audience
This publication is for hardware installers and network administrators who install, configure, and maintain
Cisco Nexus switches.
Documentation Conventions
Command descriptions use the following conventions:
DescriptionConvention
Bold text indicates the commands and keywords that you enter literally
as shown.
bold
Italic text indicates arguments for which the user supplies the values.Italic
Square brackets enclose an optional element (keyword or argument).[x]
Square brackets enclosing keywords or arguments separated by a vertical
bar indicate an optional choice.
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Nested set of square brackets or braces indicate optional or required
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within square brackets indicate a required choice within an optional
element.
[x {y | z}]
Indicates a variable for which you supply values, in context where italics
cannot be used.
variable
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DescriptionConvention
A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the
string or the string will include the quotation marks.
string
Examples use the following conventions:
DescriptionConvention
Terminal sessions and information the switch displays are in screen font.screen font
Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.boldface screen font
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.italic screen font
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Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS
Software
The entire Cisco NX-OS 9000 Series documentation set is available at the following URL:
https://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps13386/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Release Notes
The release notes are available at the following URL:
https://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps13386/prod_release_notes_list.html
Configuration Guides
These guides are available at the following URL:
https://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps13386/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html
The documents in this category include:
•Cisco Nexus 2000 Series NX-OS Fabric Extender Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Nexus 9000
Series Switches
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS High Availability and Redundancy Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Interfaces Configuration Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Layer 2 Switching Configuration Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Multicast Routing Configuration Guide
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Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software

•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Quality of Service Configuration Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Security Configuration Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS System Management Configuration Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Unicast Routing Configuration Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Verified Scalability Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS VXLAN Configuration Guide
Other Software Documents
•Cisco Nexus 7000 Series and 9000 Series NX-OS MIB Quick Reference
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Programmability Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference
•Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Troubleshooting Guide
•Cisco NX-OS Licensing Guide
•Cisco NX-OS XML Interface User Guide
Hardware Documents
•Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 92160YC-X NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 92300YC NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 92304QC NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9272Q NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 93108TC-EX NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 93120TX NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 93128TX NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 93180YC-EX NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9332PQ NX-OS-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9372TX and 9372TX-E NX-OS Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9396PX NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface

•Cisco Nexus 9396TX NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9504 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9508 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Nexus 9516 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series
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CHAPTER 1
Overview
•Overview, on page 1
Overview
This switch chassis includes the following modules:
• Supervisor modules (one or two)—one of the following types in slots SUP 1 and SUP 2 (Modules 27
and 28 in reports) (numbered from left to right on the chassis)
• System controllers (two) (N9K-SC-A) in slots SC 1 and SC 2 (numbered from left to right on the chassis)
• Line cards (up to four) in slots LC 1 to LC 4 (numbered from top to bottom on the chassis) supported
by the same type of fabric module
For compatibility information, please refer to the Line Card and Fabric Module Compatibility data sheets.
Do not mix ACI-mode line cards with NX-OS mode line cards in the same
switch.
Note
• Fabric modules in slots FM 1 to FM 6 (numbered from left to right on the chassis)
See the following table for the required fabric module types and quantities required for maximum
bandwidth.
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Table 1: Supported Fabric Modules and Line Cards
Supported Line CardsFabric Modules
Required for
Maximum
Bandwidth
Fabric Module
N9K-X9536PQ
N9K-X9564PX
N9K-X9564TX
3N9K-C9504-FM
N9K-X9408PC-CFP2
N9K-X9432PQ
N9K-X9464PX
N9K-X9464TX
N9K-X9464TX2
4
N9K-X9636PQ6
N9K-X97160YC-EX
N9K-X9732C-EX
N9K-X9732C-FX
N9K-X9736C-EX
N9K-X9736C-FX
N9K-X9736Q-FX
N9K-X9788TC-FX
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
N9K-C9504-FM-E
N9K-X9432C-S4N9K-C9504-FM-S
N9K-X9636C-RX
N9K-X9636C-R
N9K-X9636Q-R
N9K-X96136YC-R
6N9K-C9504-FM-R
N9K-X97160YC-EX
N9K-X9736C-FX
N9K-X9788TC-FX
N9K-X9716D-GX
4
5
4
4
N9K-C9504-FM-G1
1Note that -G fabric modules require the N9K-C9504-FAN2 fan trays for operation.
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Overview

The fabric modules must be installed in specific slots as follows (installing
fabric modules in other slots can cause a module mismatch condition):
• For three modules, they must be in slots FM 2, FM 4, and FM 6
• For four modules, they must be in slots FM2, FM 3, FM 4, and FM 6
• For five modules, they can be in slots FM 1, FM 2, FM 3, FM 4, and
FM 6. Alternatively, they can be in Slots FM 2, FM 3, FM 4, FM 5,
and FM 6.
• For five FM-E or FM-E2 modules, they must be in Slots FM 2, FM 3,
FM 4, FM 5, and FM 6
• For six modules, they are in slots FM 1, FM 2, FM 3, FM 4, FM 5,
and FM 6
Note
All of the fabric modules in a modular switch must be of the same type.
Note
When using FM-G fabric modules, any empty slots should be filled with
FAN-PWR modules (N9K-C9504-FAN-PWR)
Note
When using N9K-C9504-FM or N9K-C9504-FM-E fabric modules, any
empty slots should be filled with N9K-C9504-FM-CV.
Note
For more information about Line card and fabric module compatibility, see
the Cisco Nexus 9500 Platform Line Cards and Fabric Modules Data Sheet
Note
• Fan trays (three) (N9K-C9504-FAN) or (N9k-9504-FAN2) in slots FAN 1 to FAN 3 (numbered from
left to right on the chassis)
• Power supplies (up to two with the combined power mode, up to three with n+1 power redundancy mode,
or up to four with the n+npower redundancy mode) in slots PS 1 to PS 4 (numbered from left to right
on the chassis)
• Cisco Nexus 9500 Series 3-kW AC power supply (N9K-PAC-3000W-B)
• Cisco Nexus 9500 Series 3-kW Universal AC/DC power supply (N9K-PUV-3000W-B)
• Cisco Nexus 9500 Series 3.15-kW Dual Input Universal AC/DC power supply
(N9K-PUV2-3000W-B)
• Cisco Nexus 9500 Series 3-kW (-48 V) DC power supply (N9K-PDC-3000W-B)
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Overview

The switch can be powered by a mix of AC, DC, HVAC/HVDC power
sources.
Note
All chassis slots are numbered from left to right or from top to bottom.
Note
The following figure shows the hardware features seen from the front of the chassis.
3-kW AC, Universal
AC/DC, or DC power
supplies (AC power
supplies shown).
42 vertical mounting
brackets used to mount
the chassis onto a rack
1
Chassis LEDs5Line cards (up to 4)2
Chassis handles (used
only for positioning the
chassis on the bottom
support rails—do not use
these handles for lifting
the chassis)
6Supervisor modules (1 or
2)
3
The following figure shows the hardware features seen from the rear of the chassis (one fan tray has been
removed to show the fabric modules behind the fan trays).
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Overview

Grounding pad4Fan trays (3—left fan tray
not shown in order to
display the fabric modules
located behind the fan
trays)
1
Chassis handles (used
only for positioning the
chassis on the bottom
support rails—do not use
these handles for lifting
the filled chassis)
5Fabric modules (up to 6
with up to 2 fabric
modules behind each fan
tray)
2
System controllers (2)3
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Overview

CHAPTER 2
Preparing the Site
•Temperature Requirements, on page 7
•Humidity Requirements, on page 7
•Altitude Requirements, on page 7
•Dust and Particulate Requirements, on page 8
•Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference, on page 8
•Shock and Vibration Requirements, on page 9
•Grounding Requirements, on page 9
•Planning for Power Requirements, on page 9
•Rack and Cabinet Requirements, on page 15
•Clearance Requirements, on page 16
Temperature Requirements
The switch requires an operating temperature of 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 degrees Celsius). If
the switch is not operating, the temperature must be between –40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (–40 to 70 degrees
Celsius).
Humidity Requirements
Buildings in which the climate is controlled by air-conditioning in the warmer months and by heat during the
colder months usually maintain an acceptable level of humidity for the switch equipment. However, if the
switch is located in an unusually humid location, use a dehumidifier to maintain the humidity within an
acceptable range.
Altitude Requirements
Altitude rating is based on power supply installed; see critical components list in the system CB report for
altitude rating.
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Dust and Particulate Requirements
Exhaust fans cool power supplies and system fans cool switches by drawing in air and exhausting air out
through various openings in the chassis. However, fans also ingest dust and other particles, causing contaminant
buildup in the switch and increased internal chassis temperature. Dust and particles can act as insulators and
interfere with the mechanical components in the switch. A clean operating environment can greatly reduce
the negative effects of dust and other particles.
In addition to keeping your environment free of dust and particles, follow these precautions to avoid
contamination of your switch:
• Do not permit smoking near the switch.
• Do not permit food or drink near the switch.
Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) from the switch can adversely
affect other devices, such as radio and television (TV) receivers. Radio frequencies that emanate from the
switch can also interfere with cordless and low-power telephones. Conversely, RFI from high-power telephones
can cause spurious characters to appear on the switch monitor.
RFI is defined as any EMI with a frequency above 10 kHz. This type of interference can travel from the switch
to other devices through the power cable and power source or through the air as transmitted radio waves. The
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publishes specific regulations to limit the amount of EMI and
RFI that are emitted by computing equipment. Each switch meets these FCC regulations.
To reduce the possibility of EMI and RFI, follow these guidelines:
• Cover all open expansion slots with a blank filler plate.
• Always use shielded cables with metal connector shells for attaching peripherals to the switch.
When wires are run for any significant distance in an electromagnetic field, interference can occur to the
signals on the wires with the following implications:
• Bad wiring can result in radio interference emanating from the plant wiring.
• 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.
To predict and prevent strong EMI, you need to consult experts in radio frequency interference (RFI).
Note
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.
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If the wires exceed the recommended distances, or if wires pass between buildings, give special
consideration to the effect of a lightning strike in your vicinity. The electromagnetic pulse that is caused
by lightning or other high-energy phenomena can easily couple enough energy into unshielded conductors
to destroy electronic switches. You will want to consult experts in electrical surge suppression and
shielding if you had similar problems in the past.
Caution
Shock and Vibration Requirements
The switch has been shock- and vibration-tested for operating ranges, handling, and earthquake standards.
Grounding Requirements
The switch is sensitive to variations in voltage that is supplied by the power sources. Overvoltage, undervoltage,
and transients (or spikes) can erase data from memory or cause components to fail. To protect against these
types of problems, ensure that there is an earth-ground connection for the switch. You can connect the grounding
pad on the switch either directly to the earth-ground connection or to a fully bonded and grounded rack.
When you properly install the chassis in a grounded rack, the switch is grounded because it has a metal-to-metal
connection to the rack. Alternatively, you can ground the chassis by using a customer-supplied grounding
cable that meets your local and national installation requirements. For U.S. installations, we recommend
6-AWG wire. Connect your grounding cable to the chassis with a grounding lug (provided in the switch
accessory kit) and to the facility ground.
You automatically ground AC power supplies when you connect them to AC power sources. For DC
power supplies, you must connect a grounding wire when wiring the power supply to the DC power
source.
Note
An electrical conducting path shall exist between the product chassis and the metal surface of the
enclosure or rack in which it is mounted or to a grounding conductor. Electrical continuity shall be
provided by using thread-forming type mounting screws that remove any paint or non-conductive
coatings and establish a metal-to-metal contact. Any paint or other non-conductive coatings shall be
removed on the surfaces between the mounting hardware and the enclosure or rack. The surfaces shall
be cleaned and an antioxidant applied before installation.
Note
Planning for Power Requirements
To plan for the power requirements of a switch, you must determine each of the following:
• Power requirements for all the switch components
• Minimum number of power supplies required to power the components that are installed in the switch.
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• Power mode to use and the number of extra power supplies required for that mode.
Ensure that the circuit that is used for the switch is dedicated to the switch to minimize the possibility of circuit
failure.
Calculate the power that is required for operations (available power) and redundancy (reserve power), then
you can plan for the required number of input power receptacles. The power receptacles will be within reach
of the switch location.
Step 1 Determine the power requirement for the modules in the switch by summing the maximum wattage for each installed
module, see the following table.
MaximumTypicalComponent
——Supervisor modules
90 W69 WSupervisor A (N9K-SUP-A)–
90 W69 WSupervisor A+ (N9K-SUP-A+)–
90 W75 WSupervisor B (N9K-SUP-B) (required for -R line cards)–
90 W75 WSupervisor B+ (N9K-SUP-B+) (required for -R line cards)–
——System Controller Modules
25 W14 WSystem Controller (N9K-SC-A)–
131 W95 WLine cards that are supported by N9K-C9504-FM fabric modules
432 W310 W8-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet CFP2 line card (N9K-X9408PC-CFP2)–
300 W240 W32-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card (N9K-X9432PQ)–
400 W360 W36-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card (N9K-X9536PQ)–
400 W260 W36-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card (N9K-X9636PQ)–
240 W160W48-port 1/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ and 4-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card
(N9K-X9464PX)
–
360 W300 W48-port 1/10GBASE-T and 4-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card (N9K-X9464TX)–
360 W288W48-port 1/10GBASE-T and 4-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card (N9K-X9464TX2)–
400 W300 W48-port 1/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ and 4-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card
(N9K-X9564PX)
–
540 W450 W48-port 1/10GBASE-T and 4-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card (N9K-X9564TX)–
313234 WLine cards that are supported by N9K-C9504-FM-E and N9K-C9504-FM-E2 fabric modules
516 W415 W48-port 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 and 4-port 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 line
card (N9K-X97160YC-EX)
–
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Planning for Power Requirements