Nexus 9508

Cisco Nexus 9508 Switch Site Preparation and Hardware Installation
Guide
First Published: November 21, 2014
Last Modified: May 30, 2014
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CONTENTS
Preface Preface vii

Audience vii
Document Conventions vii
Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software ix
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request x
CHAPTER 1 Overview 1
Overview 1
CHAPTER 2 Preparing the Site 5

Temperature Requirements 5
Humidity Requirements 5
Altitude Requirements 6
Dust and Particulate Requirements 6
Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference 6
Grounding Requirements 7
Planning for Power Requirements 7
Rack and Cabinet Requirements 9
Clearance Requirements 11
CHAPTER 3 Installing a Chassis 13

Installing a Rack or Cabinet 13
Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch 14
Installing the Bottom-Support Rails 15
Installing a Chassis in a Rack or Cabinet 17
Grounding the Chassis 22
Connecting the Switch to an AC Power Source 24
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CHAPTER 4 Connecting the Switch to the Network 27

Guidelines for Connecting Ports 27
Connecting a Console to the Switch 28
Connecting the Management Interface 29
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration 30
Connecting Interface Ports to the Network 31
Connecting a BASE-T Port to the Network 31
Disconnecting a BASE-T Port from the Network 32
Connecting a Fiber-Optic Port to the Network 32
Disconnecting Optical Ports from the Network 33
Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables 33
CHAPTER 5 Managing the Switch 35

Displaying Information About the Installed Hardware Modules 35
Displaying the Hardware Inventory for a Switch 39
Displaying the Backplane and Serial Number Information 39
Displaying Environmental Information for the Switch 41
Displaying the Current State of a Module 42
Displaying Temperatures for a Module 44
Connecting to a Module 45
Saving the Module Configuration 46
Shutting Down or Starting Up a Module 47
Purging a Nonfunctioning Module from the Running Configuration 47
Displaying Power Usage Information 48
Power Cycling a Module 49
Rebooting a Switch 49
Overview of Supervisor Modules 50
Overview of I/O Module Support 51
Accessing an I/O Module Through a Console 52
Overview of Fabric Modules 52
Overview of Power Modes 52
Power Mode Configuration Guidelines 53
Setting the Power Mode 57
Overview of Fan Trays 57
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Displaying the Status for the Fan Trays 58
CHAPTER 6 Replacing or Installing Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies 59

Installing or Replacing a Supervisor Module 59
Installing or Replacing a System Controller Module 62
Installing or Replacing an I/O Module 64
Replacing a Fan Tray 67
Replacing a Fabric Module 70
Installing a 3-kW AC Power Supply 78
APPENDIX A System Specifications 83

Environmental Specifications 83
Switch Dimensions 84
Weights and Quantities for the Chassis, Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies 84
Power Requirements for Switch Modules and Fan Trays 85
Maximum Power Available to the Switch 85
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables Used with Each I/O Module 86
10-Gb SFP+ Optical Transceivers and Fabric Extender Transceivers 86
1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X SFP Transceiver Specifications 89
RJ-45 Module Connectors 91
3-kW AC Power Cord Specifications 92
APPENDIX B LEDs 95
Chassis LEDs 95
System Controller LEDs 96
Supervisor Module LEDs 97
Fan Tray LEDs 98
Fabric Module LEDs 98
I/O Module LEDs 99
Power Supply LEDs 100
APPENDIX C Accessory Kits 101

Accessory Kit Contents 101
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This preface include the following sections:
• Audience, page vii

• Document Conventions, page vii
• Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software, page ix
• Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page x
Audience
This publication is for hardware installers and network administrators who install, configure, and maintain
Cisco Nexus devices.
Document Conventions
Command descriptions use the following conventions:
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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:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps13386/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Release Notes
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Configuration Guides
These guides are available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps13386/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html
The documents in this category include:
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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CHAPTER 1
Overview
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Overview, page 1
Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9508 switch chassis (N9K-C9508) holds the following components:
• Supervisor modules (up to two supervisor modules) (N9K-SUP-A)
• System controllers (up to two system controller modules) (N9K-SC-A)
• I/O modules (up to eight I/O modules)
◦48-port 1-/10-Gbps BASE-T plus 4-port QSFP+ I/O module (N9K-X9564TX)
◦48-port 1-/10-Gbps SFP+ plus 4-port QSFP+ I/O module (N9K-X9564PX)
◦36-port 40-Gbps QSFP+ aggregation I/O module (N9K-X9636PQ)
• Fabric modules (up to six fabric modules [N9K-C9508-FM] behind the fan trays)
• Fan trays (three) (N9K-C9508-FAN)
• AC power supplies (N9K-PAC-3000W-B)
◦Optical I/O modules require up to four power supplies
◦BASE-T I/O modules require up to six power supplies
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The following figure shows the hardware features seen from the front of the chassis.
Figure 1: Hardware Features on the Front of the Cisco Nexus 9508 Chassis
1 Chassis LEDs 4 3-kW AC power supplies (up to four if using optical I/O modules with power
redundancy; up to six if using BASE-T copper modules with power redundancy)
2 I/O modules (up 5 Two vertical mounting brackets used to mount the chassis onto a rack
to eight):
3 Supervisor 6 Chassis handles (used only for shifting the chassis on the bottom support rails—do
modules (one or not use these handles for lifting the chassis)
two)
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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).
Figure 2: Hardware Features on the Rear of the Cisco Nexus 9508 Chassis
1 Fan trays (three—one not shown in order to show 4 Grounding pad

the fabric modules in back of the fan trays)
2 Fabric modules (up to six—up to two behind each 5 Chassis handles (used only for shifting the chassis
fan tray) on the bottom support rails—do not use these
handles for lifting the chassis)
3 System controllers (two)
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Preparing the Site
• Temperature Requirements, page 5
• Humidity Requirements, page 5
• Altitude Requirements, page 6
• Dust and Particulate Requirements, page 6
• Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference, page 6
• Grounding Requirements, page 7
• Planning for Power Requirements, page 7
• Rack and Cabinet Requirements, page 9
• Clearance Requirements, page 11
Temperature Requirements
The switch requires a operating temperature of 32 to 104° F (1 to 40° C). If the switch is not operating, the
temperature must be between –40 to 158° F (–40 to 70° C).
Humidity Requirements
High humidity can cause moisture to enter the switch. Moisture can cause corrosion of internal components
and degradation of properties such as electrical resistance, thermal conductivity, physical strength, and size.
The switch is rated to operate at 8 to 80 percent relative humidity, with a humidity gradation of 10 percent
per hour. For nonoperating conditions, the switch can withstand from 5 to 95 percent relative humidity.
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, you should use a dehumidifier to maintain the humidity
within an acceptable range.
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Altitude Requirements
Altitude Requirements
If you operate a switch at a high altitude (low pressure), the efficiency of forced and convection cooling is
reduced and can result in electrical problems that are related to arcing and corona effects. This condition can
also cause sealed components with internal pressure, such as electrolytic capacitors, to fail or to perform at a
reduced efficiency. This switch is rated to operate at altitudes from –500 to 13,123 feet (–152 to 4,000 meters).
You can store the switch at altitudes of –1,000 to 30,000 feet (–305 to 9,144 meters).
Dust and Particulate Requirements

Exhaust fans cool power supplies and system fan trays 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. A clean operating environment can greatly
reduce the negative effects of dust and other particles, which act as insulators and interfere with the mechanical
components in the switch.
In addition to regular cleaning, 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 operating near the switch. 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 like transmitted radio waves.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publishes specific regulations to limit the amount of EMI
and RFI that can be 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 between
the field and 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.
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Note To predict and prevent strong EMI, you might need to consult experts in radio frequency interference
(RFI).
The wiring is unlikely to emit radio interference if you use 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.
Caution 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 caused by
lightning or other high-energy phenomena can easily couple enough energy into unshielded conductors
to destroy electronic switches. You might want to consult experts in electrical surge suppression and
shielding if you had similar problems in the past.
Grounding Requirements
The switch is sensitive to variations in voltage supplied by the power sources. Overvoltage, undervoltage,
and transients (or spikes) can erase data from the 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.
You must provide the grounding cable to make this connection, but you can connect the grounding wire to
the switch using a grounding lug that ships with the switch. Size the grounding wire to meet local and national
installation requirements. Depending on the power supply and system, a 12 AWG to 6 AWG copper conductor
is required for U.S. installations (for those installations, we recommend that you use commercially available
6 AWG wire). The length of the grounding wire depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding
facilities.
Note You automatically ground the AC power supplies when you connect them to a power source. You must
also connect the chassis to the facility earth ground.
Planning for Power Requirements

To plan for the power requirements of a switch, you must determine each of the following:
• Power requirements for all of the switch components
• Minimum number of power supplies required to power the components installed in the switch
• Power mode to use and the number of additional power supplies required for that mode
You must also ensure that the circuit used for the switch is dedicated to the switch to minimize the possibility
of circuit failure.
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Planning for Power Requirements
When you know the amount of power that is required for operations (available power) and redundancy (reserve
power), you can plan for the required number of input power receptacles within reach of the switch location.
Step 1 Determine the power requirement for the switch by summing the maximum wattage for each installed module (see the
following table).
Table 1: Power Requirements for the Cisco Nexus 9508 Switch Modules
Component Quantity Maximum Typical

Supervisor Modules 1 or 2 — —
– Supervisor (N9K-SUP-A) 80 W 69 W
System Controller Modules 2 — —
– System Controller (N9K-SC-A) 25 W 13 W
I/O Modules 1 to 8 (can — —

mix types)
– 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit BASE-T plus 4-port QSFP+ I/O module 550 W 450 W
(N9K-X9564TX)
– 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ plus 4-port QSFP+ I/O module (N9K-X9564PX) 430 W 300 W
– 36-port 40-Gigabit QSFP+ aggregation I/O module (N9K-X9636PQ) 400 W 260 W
Fabric Modules (N9K-C9508-FM) 3 or 6 250 W 176 W
Fan Trays (N9K-C9508-FAN) 3 250 W 176 W
To determine the maximum amount of power that can be consumed by this switch when fully loaded with components,
add the maximum power consumed by two supervisors (2 x 80 W = 160 W), two system controllers (2 x 25 W = 50 W),
eight 48-port 1- and 10-Gigabit BASE-T I/O modules (8 x 550 W = 4400 W), six fabric modules (6 x 250 W = 1500
W), and three fan trays (3 x 250 W = 750 W). The total is 6860 W.
Step 2 Determine the number of power supplies needed for the available power requirement by dividing the power requirement
amount (see Step 1) by the output wattage of the power supplies installed in the switch.
For 3-kW power supplies, round up a fractional result to the nearest ones digit to determine the number of power supplies
needed.
For example, if you are installing a switch with 3-kW power supplies and have a maximum consumption of 6960 W,
you need three power supplies (6960 W / 3000 W = 2.32 [rounded up to 3 power supplies]) to operate the switch and
all of its modules.
Step 3 Select one of the following power modes to determine the number of additional power supplies required for reserve
power:
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• Combined power—Do not add any power supplies to the number of power supplies calculated for the available
power in Step 2. This power mode does not provide power redundancy, so no extra power supplies are needed.
• Power supply redundancy (n+1 redundancy)—Add one power supply (reserve power supply) that can output as
much power as the most powerful power supply used for active power. This form of power redundancy provides
a reserve power supply that can replace any active power supply that goes offline.
• Input source redundancy (grid or n+n redundancy)—Add enough power supplies (reserve power supplies) to at
least equal the total output of the active power supplies (the number of power supplies calculated in Step 2).
Typically, you double the number of power supplies. You must plan for a second power source for the reserve
power supplies. For example, if you calculate that you need two 3-kW power supplies for 6 kW of available power,
you need another two 3-kW power supplies for 6 kW of reserve power (for a total of four 3-kW power supplies
used for available and reserve power).
Step 4 Be sure that the power source circuits are dedicated to the switch and not to other electrical equipment.
For combined power mode (no power redundancy) or power supply (n+1) redundancy, you need only one dedicated
circuit. For input-source (grid or n+n) redundancy, you must have two dedicated power circuits, with each circuit powering
half of the 3-kW power supplies. The requirements for each circuit are listed in the following table.
Table 2: Circuit Requirements for 3-kW Power Supplies
Power Supply Number of Circuits Requirement for Each Circuit

3-kW AC power supply (N9K-PAC-3000W-B) 1 16 A at 210 to 240 VAC
Step 5 Plan the placement of the input power receptacles within reach of the power cables used for each power supply (see the
following table for the maximum distances).
Typically, power receptacles are placed on the rack with the switch.
Power Supply Maximum Distance Between Receptacle and Power Supply

All AC power supplies 12 feet (3.5 m)

You can install the following types of racks or cabinets for your switch:
• Standard perforated cabinets
• Solid-walled cabinets with a roof fan tray (bottom to top cooling)
• Standard open four-post Telco racks
To correctly install the switch in a cabinet that is located in a hot-aisle/cold-aisle environment, you should fit
the cabinet with baffles to prevent exhaust air from recirculating into the chassis air intake.
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Work with your cabinet vendors to determine which of their cabinets meet the following requirements or see
the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for recommendations:
• Use a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm), four-post Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) cabinet or rack with
mounting rails that conform to English universal hole spacing per section 1 of the ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992
standard.
• The height of the rack or cabinet must accommodate the 13-RU (22.7 inches or 57.8 cm) height of the
switch and its bottom support bracket.
• The depth of a four-post rack must be 24 to 32 inches (61.0 to 81.3 cm) between the front and rear
mounting brackets.
• Required clearances between the chassis and the edges of its rack or the interior of its cabinet are as
follows:
◦4.5 inches (11.4 cm) between the front of the chassis and the front of the rack or interior of the
cabinet (required for cabling).
◦3.0 inches (7.6 cm) between the rear of the chassis and the interior of the cabinet (required for
airflow in the cabinet if used).
◦No clearance is required between the chassis and the sides of the rack or cabinet (no side airflow).
Additionally, you must consider the following site requirements for the rack:
• Power receptacles must be located within reach of the power cords used with the switch.
◦Power cords for 3-kW AC power supplies are 8 to 12 feet (2.5 to 4.3 m) long.
• Clearance is required for cables that connect to as many as 384 ports (in addition to the cabling required
for other devices in the same rack). These cables must not block access to any removable chassis modules
or block airflow into or out of the chassis. Route the cables through the cable management frames on
the left and right sides of the chassis.
Warning 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.
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Clearance Requirements
You must provide the chassis with adequate clearance between the chassis and any other rack, device, or
structure so that you can properly install the chassis, route cables, provide airflow, and maintain the switch.
For the clearances required for an installation of this chassis, see the following figure.
Figure 3: Clearances Required Around the Chassis
1 Chassis 9 Rear service clearance required to replace fan

trays and fabric modules
2 Vertical rack-mount posts and rails 10 Clearance area required at the rear of the chassis
within the cabinet (if used) or to the edge of the
hot aisle (if no cabinet) for module handles
3 Nearest object or inside of cabinet (no side 11 Chassis depth

clearance required)
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4 Air intake from the cold aisle for all modules 12 Clearance required between the front of the
and power supplies chassis and the inside of the cabinet (if used) or
the edge of the cold aisle (if no cabinet) for cable
management and ejector handles on I/O modules
5 Air exhaust to the hot aisle for all modules and 13 Front service clearance required for installing
power supplies the chassis and replacing the modules on the front
of the chassis
6 No left side clearance required (no airflow on 14 Width of the chassis plus vertical mounting
left side) brackets on each side
7 Chassis width 15 Side clearance required by the front of the chassis

for rotation of I/O module handles (keep this area
clear of rack, cable management, and other
components that can prevent full rotation of the
ejector levers)
8 No right side clearance required (no airflow on

right side)
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Installing a Chassis
• Installing a Rack or Cabinet, page 13
• Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch, page 14
• Installing the Bottom-Support Rails, page 15
• Installing a Chassis in a Rack or Cabinet, page 17
• Grounding the Chassis, page 22
• Connecting the Switch to an AC Power Source, page 24
Installing a Rack or Cabinet

Before you install the switch, you must install a standard four-post, 19-inch (48.3 cm) EIA data center rack
(or a cabinet that contains such a rack) that meets the requirements listed in Rack and Cabinet Requirements,
on page 9.
Step 1 Bolt the rack to the subfloor before moving the chassis onto it.
Warning 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.
Statement 1048
Step 2 If the rack has bonded construction, connect it to the earth ground. This action enables you to easily ground the switch
and its components and to ground your electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to prevent discharge damage when you
handle ungrounded components during installation.
Step 3 If you need access to the source power at the rack, include AC power receptacles with the amperage required by the
switch that you are installing. For amperage and other circuit requirements, see Rack and Cabinet Requirements, on
page 9.
Warning Take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.
Statement 1018
Note If you are using the combined power mode or power-supply redundancy, you need only one power source. If
you are using input-source redundancy, you need two power sources.
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Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch
Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch

Before you install a new chassis, you need to unpack and inspect it to be sure that you have all the items that
you ordered and verify that the switch was not damaged during shipment.
Caution When you handle the chassis or its components, you must follow ESD protocol at all times to prevent
ESD damage. This protocol includes but is not limited to wearing an ESD wrist strap that you connect to
the earth ground.
Tip Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the switch. Flatten the shipping cartons and store
them with the pallet used for the system. If you need to move or ship the system in the future, you will
need these containers.
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. The shipment should include boxes for the following:
• System chassis, which includes the following installed components:
◦One or two supervisor modules (N7K-SUP-A)
◦Two system controllers (N9K-SC-A)
◦One to eight I/O modules of the following types:
◦48-port 1-/10-Gbps BASE-T plus 4-port QSFP+ (N9K-X9564TX)
◦48-port 1-/10-Gbps SFP+ plus 4-port QSFP+ (N9K-X9564PX)
◦36-port 40-Gbps QSFP+ aggregation (N9K-X9636PQ)
◦Three or six fabric modules (N9K-C9508-FM)

◦Three fan trays (N9K-C9508-FAN)
◦One to six 3-kW AC power supply units (N9K-PAC-3000W-B)
• Switch accessory kit

To see a list of what is included in this kit, see Accessory Kit Contents, on page 101.
Step 2 Check the contents of each box for damage.

Step 3 If you notice any discrepancies or damage, send the following information to your customer service representative by
email:
• Invoice number of the shipper (see the packing slip)
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• Model and serial number of the missing or damaged unit

• Description of the problem and how it affects the installation

The bottom-support rails support the weight of the switch chassis in the rack or cabinet. To maximize the
stability of the rack, you must attach these rails at the lowest possible rack unit (RU).
Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions
to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with
the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing
the unit in the rack.
Statement 1006
Before You Begin

Before you can install the bottom support rails for the chassis, you must do the following:
• Verify that a four-post rack or cabinet is installed and secured to the concrete subfloor (see Installing a
Rack or Cabinet).
• If any other devices are stored in rack or cabinet, verify that they are located below where you plan to
install the switch. Also, verify that lighter devices in the same rack are located above where you plan to
install this switch.
• Verify that the bottom-support rails kit is included in the switch accessory kit (see Unpacking and
Inspecting a New Switch).
Step 1 Position one of the two adjustable bottom-support rails at the lowest possible RU in the rack or cabinet and adjust the
length of each rail so that it stretches from the outer edges of the front and rear vertical mounting rails on the rack. Be
sure there is at least 13 RU (22.75 in [57.8 cm]) of vertical space above the rails to install the chassis (see the following
figure).
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You can expand the rail so that its mounting brackets are spaced between 24 to 32 inches (61.0 to 81.3 cm).
Figure 4: Positioning the Bottom-Support Rails
1 Position two bottom-support rails at the lowest 2 Allow at least 13 RU (22.7 in [57.8 cm]) for
RU on the rack. each chassis.
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Step 2 Attach the bottom-support rail to the rack or cabinet using a Phillips torque screwdriver on at least three M6 x 19 mm
or 12-24 x 3/4 inch screws for each end of the rail (using a total of 6 screws for the rail as shown in the following figure)
and tighten each screw to 40 in-lbs (4.5 N.m) of torque.
Figure 5: Attaching Bottom-Support Rails to a Rack
1 Adjustable bottom-support rails (2) 2 M6 x 19 mm (or 12-24 x 3/4 in.) Phillips screws (at least
6 per rail)
Note Use at least three screws on each end of each bottom-support

rail.
Step 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to attach the other bottom-support rail to the rack.
Note Make sure that the two bottom-support rails are level with one another. If they are not level, adjust the higher
rail down to the level of the lower rail.
What to Do Next
When the bottom-support rails are installed at the lowest possible RU and are level, you are ready to install
the chassis in the rack or cabinet.

Before You Begin
• Verify that the chassis shipment is complete and undamaged.
• Verify that a four-post rack or cabinet is installed and secured to the concrete subfloor.
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Warning 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.
• Verify that the bottom-support rails have been attached to the lowest possible RU in the rack or cabinet
and there is 13 RU (22.7 in [57.8 cm]) of space above the rails to install the chassis.
• If there are other devices in the rack, verify that the devices that are heavier than this chassis are installed
below where you are going to install the chassis and that the lighter devices are installed above where
you are going to install the chassis.
• Verify that the data center ground is accessible where you are installing the chassis.
• Verify that you have the following tools and equipment:
◦Mechanical lift capable of lifting the full weight of the chassis and its installed modules
Note The chassis can weigh up to 395 pounds (179 kg) when it is fully loaded. You can lighten
the chassis for easier moving by removing its power supplies, fan trays, and fabric
modules. To determine the full weight of the chassis and the appropriate weight rating
for the mechanical lift, see Weights and Quantities for the Chassis, Modules, Fan Trays,
and Power Supplies, on page 84.
Caution You must use a mechanical lift to elevate a switch that weighs over 120 pounds (55 kg).
◦Phillips-head torque screwdriver

◦Bottom-support rails kit (shipped with the accessory kit)
Part of this kit has already been used to install the bottom-support rails. You should still have 12
12-24 x 3/4-inch or M6 x 19 mm Phillips screws, which are required for attaching the chassis to
the rack.
Note You should also have at least two persons to push the chassis and one person to guide the chassis when
you slide it into the rack.
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Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions
to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with
the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing
the unit in the rack.
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Step 1 If you need to make the chassis as light as possible for moving, remove the following modules and place them where
their connectors will not be damaged:
• Power supplies—For each power supply, press and hold the eject lever, and use the handle on the front of the power
supply to pull the power supply out of the chassis.
• Fan trays—Unscrew the four captive screws, and use the two handles on the fan tray to pull the fan tray out of the
chassis.
• Fabric modules—For each fabric module, keep your face at least 12 inches (30 cm) away from the modules, press
both eject buttons on the front, rotate both levers away from the front of the module, use the levers to pull the
module out of the chassis.
Step 2 Load the chassis onto a mechanical lift as follows:

a) Position the mechanical lift next to the shipping pallet that holds the chassis.
b) Elevate the lift platform to the level of the bottom of the chassis (or no more than 1/4 inch [0.635 cm] below the
bottom of the chassis).
c) Use at least two persons to slide the chassis fully onto the lift so that the side of the chassis touches or is close to the
vertical rails on the lift. Make sure that the front and rear of the chassis are unobstructed so you can easily push the
chassis into the rack.
Warning 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.
Note To lift the chassis, use a mechanical lift. Do not use the handles on the side of the chassis (the handles are not
rated for lifting over 200 pounds [91 kg]). Use the side handles for only repositioning the chassis after it is
already on the mechanical lift or in the rack or cabinet.
Step 3 Use the mechanical lift to move and align the rear of the chassis to the front of the four-post rack or cabinet.
Make sure that the bottom of the chassis is elevated to the height of the bottom-support rails or no more than 1/4 inch
(0.6 cm) above the bracket.
Step 4 Push the chassis halfway onto the rack or cabinet.

Use at least two persons to push the chassis onto the bottom-support rails and one person to guide the chassis down the
center of the rails. Push the lower half of the front side of the chassis so that the back side enters the rack first, and push
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until the chassis is halfway onto the rack (see the following figure). Ensure that the chassis does not get caught on any
of the expansion edges of the bottom-support rail.
Figure 6: Moving a Chassis onto a Rack or Cabinet
1 Push the sides of the lower half of the front side of 3 Rack vertical mounting rails on the rack.
the chassis.
2 Chassis mounting brackets.
Tip To adjust the placement of the chassis on the bottom-support rails, you can use the chassis handles (see Callout
1 in the following figure).
Step 5 If the mechanical lift is raised above the height of the bottom-support rails, gently lower it to the level of the rails or no
more than 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) below the rails.
This action helps to prevent the bottom of the chassis from getting caught on the expansion edges of the bottom-support
rails.
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Step 6 Push the chassis all the way onto the rack so that the vertical mounting brackets on the front of the chassis come in
contact with the vertical mounting rails on the rack.
Step 7 Use six M6 x 19 mm or 24 x 3/4-inch screws to attach each of the two chassis vertical mounting brackets to the two rack
vertical mounting rails (total of 12 screws). See Callout 2 in the following figure.
Figure 7: Attaching the Chassis to the Rack
1 Handles used to adjust the chassis 2 Six M6 x 19 mm or 10-24 x 3/4 in. Phillips screws used to attach each
placement side bracket to a front mounting rail (use a total of 12 screws)
What to Do Next
After you have secured the chassis to the rack, you can connect the chassis to the data center ground.
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Grounding the Chassis

The switch is grounded when you connect the chassis and the power supplies to the earth ground in the
following ways:
• You connect the chassis (at its grounding pad) to either the data center ground or to a fully-bonded and
grounded rack.
Note The chassis ground connection is active even when the AC power cables are not
connected to the system.
• You connect the AC power supplies to the earth ground automatically when you connect an AC power
supply to an AC power source.
Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected
last.
Before You Begin

Before you can ground the chassis, you must have a connection to the earth ground for the data center building.
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
its grounding pad to the rack. Otherwise, you must connect the chassis grounding pad directly to the data
center ground.
To connect the switch chassis to the data center ground, you need the following tools and materials:
• Grounding lug—A two-holed standard barrel lug that supports up to 6 AWG wire. This lug is supplied
with the accessory kit.
• Grounding screws—Two M4 x 8 mm (metric) pan-head screws. These screws are shipped with the
accessory kit.
• Grounding wire—Not supplied with the accessory kit. This wire should be sized to meet local and
national installation requirements. Depending on the power supply and system, a 12 AWG to 6 AWG
copper conductor is required for U.S. installations. We recommend that you use commercially available
6 AWG wire. The length of the grounding wire depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding
facilities.
• Number 1 Phillips-head torque screwdriver.
• Crimping tool to crimp the grounding wire to the grounding lug.
• Wire-stripping tool to remove the insulation from the grounding wire.
Step 1 Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inch (19 mm) of the covering from the end of the grounding
wire.
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Step 2 Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of the grounding lug, and use a crimping tool to crimp
the lug to the wire (see Callout 2 in the following figure). Verify that the ground wire is securely attached to the grounding
lug by attempting to pull the wire out of the crimped lug.
Figure 8: Grounding a Cisco Nexus 9508 Chassis
1 Chassis grounding pad 3 Two M4 screws used to secure the

grounding lug to the chassis
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2 Grounding cable, with 0.75 in. (19 mm) of insulation stripped

from one end, inserted into the grounding lug and crimped
in place
Step 3 Secure the grounding lug to the chassis grounding pad with two M4 screws (see Callouts 1 and 3 in the previous figure),
and tighten the screws to 11.5 to 15 in-lb (1.3 to 1.7 N·m) of torque.
Step 4 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.

You turn on the switch as soon as you connect its AC power supplies to one or two AC power sources.
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
Warning Take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.
Before You Begin

Before you can turn on the switch, you must ensure the following:
• The switch has enough power supplies to output the power required for all of the modules installed in
the switch. Depending on the power mode that you use for the switch, you need to consider the following:
◦For combined power mode (no power redundancy), there must be enough power supplies to power
all of the modules in the chassis (no extra power supplies are needed for redundancy). A maximum
of two power supplies are needed if using only optical I/O modules or a maximum of three power
supplies are needed if using only BASE-T (copper) I/O modules.
◦For power supply redundancy (n+1) mode, there must be enough power supplies to power all of
the modules in the chassis and there must be one extra power supply to provide redundancy if one
power supply goes down or is replaced. The maximum number of power supplies needed is the
number used for combined power mode plus one (n+1) for redundancy.
◦For input-source redundancy (n+n) mode, there must be two equal sets of power supplies, each of
which can power all of the modules in the chassis and is connected to a separate power source. If
one power source goes down, the power supplies connected to the other power source can power
the switch. The maximum number of power supplies is the number of power supplies required for
combined power plus the same number of power supplies (n+n) for redundancy.
• The power supplies are installed in the appropriate chassis slots as follows:
◦For combined power mode or power-supply redundancy mode, the power supplies can be installed
in any power supply slot in the chassis.
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◦For input-source redundancy mode, the power supplies must be divided into two equal sets and
installed as follows:
◦Slots 1 through 4 must be connected to one grid (Grid A)
◦Slots 5 through 8 must be connected to another grid (Grid B)
Step 1 For each power supply, connect an AC power cable to the AC power source and to the power receptacle on the power
supply.
Step 2 Verify that the Output Power LED turns on and becomes green.
What to Do Next
When the power supplies are operating and the switch is fully powered, you are ready to connect the switch
to the network.
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CHAPTER 4
Connecting the Switch to the Network
• Guidelines for Connecting Ports, page 27
• Connecting a Console to the Switch, page 28
• Connecting the Management Interface, page 29
• Creating the Initial Switch Configuration, page 30
• Connecting Interface Ports to the Network, page 31
Guidelines for Connecting Ports

You can use Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (QSFP+), Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+),
SFP transceivers, or RJ-45 connectors to connect the ports on the I/O modules to other network devices.
The RJ-45 connectors and the transceivers used with copper cables come already assembled with their cables.
The transceivers used with fiber-optic cables come separated from their cables. To prevent damage to the
fiber-optic cables and their transceivers, we recommend that you keep the transceivers disconnected from
their fiber-optic cables when installing the transceiver in the I/O module. Before removing a transceiver for
a fiber-optic cable, remove the cable from the transceiver.
To maximize the effectiveness and life of your transceivers and optical cables, do the following:
• Wear an ESD-preventative wrist strap that is connected to an earth ground whenever handling transceivers.
The switch is typically grounded during installation and provides an ESD port to which you can connect
your wrist strap.
• Do not remove and insert a transceiver more often than is necessary. Repeated removals and insertions
can shorten its useful life.
• Keep the transceivers and fiber-optic cables clean and dust free to maintain high signal accuracy and to
prevent damage to the connectors. Attenuation (loss of light) is increased by contamination and should
be kept below 0.35 dB.
◦Clean these parts before installation to prevent dust from scratching the fiber-optic cable ends.
◦Clean the connectors regularly; the required frequency of cleaning depends upon the environment.
In addition, clean connectors if they are exposed to dust or accidentally touched. Both wet and dry
cleaning techniques can be effective; refer to your site's fiber-optic connection cleaning procedures.
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◦Do not touch the ends of connectors. Touching the ends can leave fingerprints and cause other
contamination.
• 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.
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams
or view directly with optical instruments.
Connecting a Console to the Switch

Before you create a network management connection for the switch or connect the switch to the network, you
must create a local management connection through a console terminal and configure an IP address for the
switch. You also can use the console to perform the following functions, each of which can be performed
through the management interface after you make that connection:
• Configure the switch using the command-line interface (CLI).
• Monitor network statistics and errors.
• Configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent parameters.
• Download software updates.
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 modules, you use the console serial port.
Note Before you can connect the console port to a computer terminal, make sure that the computer terminal
supports VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software makes communication between the
switch and computer possible during setup and configuration.
Before You Begin

• The switch must be fully installed in its rack, connected to a power source, and grounded.
• The necessary cabling for the console, management, and network connections must be available.
◦An RJ-45 rollover cable and DB9F/RJ-45 adapter are provided in the switch accessory kit.
◦Network cabling should already be routed to the location of the installed switch.
Step 1 Configure the console device to match the following default port characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
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• 1 stop bit
• No parity
Step 2 Connect an RJ-45 rollover cable to the CONSOLE SERIAL PORT.

You can find this cable in the accessory kit.
Step 3 Route the RJ-45 rollover cable through the center slot in the cable management system and then to the console or modem.
Step 4 Connect the other end of the RJ-45 rollover cable to the console or to a modem.
If the console or modem cannot use an RJ-45 connection, use the DB-9F/RJ-45F PC terminal adapter found in the
accessory kit for the switch. Alternatively, you can use an RJ-45/DSUB F/F or RJ-45/DSUB R/P adapter, but you must
provide those adapters.
What to Do Next
You are ready to create the initial switch configuration (see Creating the Initial Switch Configuration, on
page 30).
Connecting the Management Interface

The supervisor management port (MGMT ETH) provides out-of-band management, which enables 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.
Note In a dual supervisor switch, you can ensure that the active supervisor module is always connected to the
network by connecting the management interface on both supervisor modules to the network (that is, you
can perform this task for each supervisor module). No matter which supervisor module is active, the switch
automatically has a management interface that is running and accessible from the network.
Caution To prevent an IP address conflict, do not connect the MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port until the initial
configuration is complete. For more information, see Creating the Initial Switch Configuration, on page
30.
Before You Begin

You must have completed the initial switch configuration (see Creating the Initial Switch Configuration, on
page 30).
Step 1 Connect a modular, RJ-45, UTP cable to the MGMT ETH port on the supervisor module.
Step 2 Route the cable through the central slot in the cable management system.
Step 3 Connect the other end of the cable to a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port on a network device.
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What to Do Next
You are ready to connect the interface ports on each of the I/O modules to the network.
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration

You must assign an IP address to the switch management interface so that you can then connect the switch
to the network.
When you initially power up the switch, it boots up and asks you a series of questions to configure the switch.
To enable you to connect the switch to the network, you can use the default choices for each configuration
except the IP address, which you must provide. You can perform the other configurations at a later time as
described in the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide.
Note You should also know the unique name needed to identify the switch among the devices in the network.
Before You Begin

• A console device must be connected with the switch.
• The switch must be connected to a power source.
• Determine the IP address and netmask needed for the following interfaces:
◦Management (Mgmt0) interface
Step 1 Power up the switch by connecting each installed power supply to an AC circuit.
If you are using the combined or power-supply (n+1) power mode, connect all of the power supplies to the same AC
circuit. If you are using the input-source (n+n) power mode, connect half of the power supplies to one AC circuit and
the other half to another AC circuit.
The Input and Output LEDs on each power supply light up (green) when the power supply units are sending power to
the switch, and the software asks you to specify a password to use with the switch.
Step 2 Enter a new password to use for this switch.

The software checks the security strength of your password and rejects your password if it is not considered to be a strong
password. To increase the security strength of your password, make sure that it adheres to the following guidelines:
• At least eight characters
• Minimizes or avoids the use of consecutive characters (such as "abcd")
• Minimizes or avoids repeating characters (such as "aaabbb")
• Does not contain recognizable words from the dictionary
• Does not contain proper names
• Contains both uppercase and lowercase characters
• Contains numbers as well as letters
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Examples of strong passwords include the following:

• If2CoM18
• 2004AsdfLkj30
• Cb1955S21
Note Clear text passwords cannot include the dollar sign ($) special character.
Tip If a password is trivial (such as a short, easy-to-decipher password), the software will reject your password
configuration. Be sure to configure a strong password as explained in this step. Passwords are case sensitive.
If you enter a strong password, the software asks you to confirm the password.
Step 3 Enter the same password again.

If you enter the same password, the software accepts the password and begins asking a series of configuration questions.
Step 4 Until you are asked for an IP address, you can enter the default configuration for each question.
Repeat this step for each question until you are asked for the Mgmt0 IPv4 address.
Step 5 Enter the IP address for the management interface.

The software asks for the Mgmt0 IPv4 netmask.
Step 6 Enter a network mask for the management interface.

The software asks if you need to edit the configuration.
Step 7 Enter no to not edit the configuration.

The software asks if you need to save the configuration.
Step 8 Enter yes to save the configuration.
What to Do Next
You can now set up the management interface for each supervisor module on the switch.
Connecting Interface Ports to the Network

You can connect BASE-T (copper) and optical interface ports on I/O modules with other devices for network
connectivity.
Connecting a BASE-T Port to the Network

You can connect an I/O-module BASE-T (copper) port to another device on the network using a copper
network interface cable with RJ-45 connectors on either end.
Before You Begin

• You must follow the ESD-preventative protocol, such as wearing a grounded ESD wrist strap, whenever
handling electronic components.
• You must have BASE-T ports available for connection on a 48-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet I/O module
installed on the switch.
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• You must have BASE-T ports available on another networked device, which can be another switch or
a Fabric Extender (FEX) (N2K-C2248TP-1GE, and N2K-C2248-TP-E).
Step 1 Route the copper interface cable from the other networking device to the switch. At the switch, route the cable through
the cable management slot next to the 48-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet I/O module that you are connecting.
Step 2 Insert the RJ-45 connector for the new interface cable into the appropriate port on the I/O module.
Check the port LED to be sure that it turns on and turns green.
Disconnecting a BASE-T Port from the Network

You can disconnect a BASE-T (copper) port from the network by removing a copper network interface cable
with RJ-45 connectors from the I/O module interface port.
Before You Begin

You must follow ESD-preventative protocol, such as wearing a grounded ESD wrist strap, whenever handling
electronic components.
Step 1 Remove the RJ-45 connector from the interface port that you are disconnecting on the I/O module.
The port LED turns off.
Step 2 (Optional) You can remove the interface cable from the device on the other end of the cable.
Connecting a Fiber-Optic Port to the Network

Depending on the I/O module model that you are using, you can use SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers. Some
of these transceivers work with fiber-optic cables that you attach to the transceivers and other transceivers
work with preattached copper cables. When installing fiber-optic cables for a port, you must install SFP
transceivers for 1-Gigabit optical ports or install SFP+ transceivers or Fabric Extender Transceivers (FETs)
for 10-Gigabit optical ports before installing the fiber-optic cable in the transceivers.
Caution Removing and installing a transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert transceivers
more often than is absolutely necessary. We recommend that you disconnect cables before installing or
removing transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
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Disconnecting Optical Ports from the Network

When removing fiber-optic transceivers, you must remove the fiber-optic cables from a transceiver before
removing the transceiver from the port.
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. Attenuation (loss of light) is increased by contamination and should be
below 0.35 dB.
Consider the following maintenance guidelines:
• Transceivers are static sensitive. To prevent ESD damage, wear an ESD-preventative wrist strap that is
connected to the grounded chassis.
• Do not remove and insert a transceiver more often than is necessary. Repeated removals and insertions
can shorten its useful life.
• Keep all optical connections covered when not in use. Clean them before using to prevent dust from
scratching the fiber-optic cable ends.
• Do not touch the ends of connectors. Touching the ends can leave fingerprints and cause other
contamination.
• Clean the connectors regularly; the required frequency of cleaning depends upon the environment. In
addition, clean connectors if they are exposed to dust or accidentally touched. Both wet and dry cleaning
techniques can be effective; refer to your site's fiber-optic connection cleaning procedures.
• 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.
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Managing the Switch
• Displaying Information About the Installed Hardware Modules, page 35
• Displaying the Hardware Inventory for a Switch, page 39
• Displaying the Backplane and Serial Number Information, page 39
• Displaying Environmental Information for the Switch, page 41
• Displaying the Current State of a Module, page 42
• Displaying Temperatures for a Module, page 44
• Connecting to a Module, page 45
• Saving the Module Configuration, page 46
• Shutting Down or Starting Up a Module, page 47
• Purging a Nonfunctioning Module from the Running Configuration, page 47
• Displaying Power Usage Information, page 48
• Power Cycling a Module, page 49
• Rebooting a Switch, page 49
• Overview of Supervisor Modules, page 50
• Overview of I/O Module Support, page 51
• Overview of Fabric Modules, page 52
• Overview of Power Modes, page 52
• Overview of Fan Trays, page 57
Displaying Information About the Installed Hardware Modules

You can display information about the switch hardware and the hardware modules installed in the switch
chassis by using the show hardware command.
switch# show hardware
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Software
...
Hardware
cisco Nexus9000 C9508 (8 Slot) Chassis ("Supervisor Module")
Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2403 with 16402560 kB of memory.
Processor Board ID SAL17184072
Device name: cloud-n9k

bootflash: 20971520 kB
Kernel uptime is 10 day(s), 19 hour(s), 55 minute(s), 55 second(s)
Last reset
Reason: Unknown
System version:
Service:
plugin
Core Plugin, Ethernet Plugin
--------------------------------
Switch hardware ID information
--------------------------------
Switch is booted up
Switch type is : Nexus9000 C9508 (8 Slot) Chassis
Model number is N9K-C9508
H/W version is 0.2010
Part Number is 73-15298-01
Part Revision is 1
Manufacture Date is Year 17 Week 25
Serial number is SAL17257PBN
CLEI code is 12345678
--------------------------------
Chassis has 12 Module slots and 6 Fabric modules slots
--------------------------------
Module1 empty
Module2 empty
Module3 empty
Module4 ok
Module type is : 36p 40G Ethernet Module
0 submodules are present
Model number is N9k-X9636PQ
Part Number is
Part Revision is 1
Serial number is SAL17257AHD
CLEI code is
Module5 empty
Module6 empty
Module7 empty
Module8 empty
FM21 empty
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FM22 ok
Module type is : Fabric Module
Model number is N9K-C9508-FM
Part Revision is 1
Serial number is SAL17194HVX
FM23 empty
FM24 powered-dn
Part Revision is 1
Serial number is SAL17194HRK
FM25 empty
FM26 powered-dn
Part Revision is 1
Serial number is SAL17194HSR
Module27 ok
Module type is : Supervisor Module
Model number is N9K-SUP-A
Part Revision is 1
Serial number is SAL17184072
Module28 ok
Module type is : Supervisor Module
Model number is N9K-SUP-A
H/W version is 1.0
Part Revision is A0
Serial number is SAL1739DAUL
CLEI code is CMUCAE2BAA
Module29 ok
Module type is : System Controller
Model number is N9K-SC-A
Part Revision is 1
Serial number is SAL17225YFS
CLEI code is
Module30 ok
Module type is : System Controller
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Model number is N9K-SC-A

Part Revision is 1
Serial number is SAL17225YG8
CLEI code is
---------------------------------------
Chassis has 8 PowerSupply Slots
---------------------------------------
PS1 ok
Power supply type is: 3000.00W 220v AC
Model number is N9K-PAC-3000W-B
H/W version is 0.2
Part Revision is 02
Serial number is DTM1722000A
PS2 absent
PS3 absent
PS4 fail/shutdown
Power supply type is: 3000.00W 220v AC
Model number is N9K-PAC-3000W
H/W version is 0.0
Part Number is
Part Revision is 1
Serial number is DTM164601XC
PS5 absent
PS6 absent
PS7 absent
PS8 absent
----------------------------------
Chassis has 3 Fan slots
----------------------------------
Fan1 ok
Model number is N9K-C9508-FAN
Part Revision is 02
Serial number is SAL171843HG
Fan2 ok
Part Revision is 02
Serial number is SAL171843K2
Fan3 ok
Part Revision is 2
Serial number is SAL171421SY
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Displaying the Hardware Inventory for a Switch
CLEI code is
switch#
Displaying the Hardware Inventory for a Switch

You can display information about the field replaceable units (FRUs), including product IDs, serial numbers,
and version IDs by using the show inventory command.
switch# show inventory
NAME: "Chassis", DESCR: "Nexus9000 C9508 (8 Slot) Chassis "
PID: N9K-C9508 , VID: V01 , SN: SAL17257PBN
NAME: "Slot 4", DESCR: "36p 40G Ethernet Module"

PID: N9k-X9636PQ , VID: , SN: SAL17257AHD
NAME: "Slot 22", DESCR: "Fabric Module"

PID: N9K-C9508-FM , VID: V01 , SN: SAL17194HVX

PID: N9K-C9508-FM , VID: V01 , SN: SAL17194HRK

PID: N9K-C9508-FM , VID: V01 , SN: SAL17194HSR
NAME: "Slot 27", DESCR: "Supervisor Module"

PID: N9K-SUP-A , VID: V01 , SN: SAL17184072
NAME: "Slot 28", DESCR: "Supervisor Module"

PID: N9K-SUP-A , VID: V01 , SN: SAL1739DAUL
NAME: "Slot 29", DESCR: "System Controller"

PID: N9K-SC-A , VID: , SN: SAL17225YFS
NAME: "Slot 30", DESCR: "System Controller"

PID: N9K-SC-A , VID: , SN: SAL17225YG8
NAME: "Slot 33", DESCR: "Nexus9000 C9508 (8 Slot) Chassis Power Supply"
PID: N9K-PAC-3000W-B , VID: V01 , SN: DTM1722000A
NAME: "Slot 36", DESCR: "Nexus9000 C9508 (8 Slot) Chassis Power Supply"
PID: N9K-PAC-3000W , VID: V01 , SN: DTM164601XC
NAME: "Slot 41", DESCR: "Nexus9000 C9508 (8 Slot) Chassis Fan Module"
PID: N9K-C9508-FAN , VID: V01 , SN: SAL171843HG
PID: N9K-C9508-FAN , VID: V01 , SN: SAL171843K2
PID: N9K-C9508-FAN , VID: , SN: SAL171421SY
switch#
Displaying the Backplane and Serial Number Information

You can display the backplane information, including the serial number for the switch by using the show
sprom backplane command.
Note The following example shows the contents of the first instance of the backplane SPROM.
switch# show sprom backplane 1

DISPLAY backplane sprom contents:
Common block:
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Block Signature : 0xabab

Block Version : 3
Block Length : 160
Block Checksum : 0x15a3
EEPROM Size : 65535
Block Count : 5
FRU Major Type : 0x6001
FRU Minor Type : 0x0
OEM String : Cisco Systems, Inc.
Product Number : N9K-C9508
Serial Number : SAL17257PBN
Part Number : 73-15298-01
Part Revision : 1
Mfg Deviation : 0
H/W Version : 0.2010
Mfg Bits : 0
Engineer Use : 0
snmpOID : 0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0
Power Consump : 0
RMA Code : 0-0-0-0
CLEI Code : 12345678
VID : V01
Chassis specific block:
Block Signature : 0x6001
Block Version : 3
Block Length : 39
Block Checksum : 0x42c
Feature Bits : 0x0
HW Changes Bits : 0x0
Stackmib OID : 0
MAC Addresses : 00-22-bd-f6-ce-70
Number of MACs : 128
OEM Enterprise : 9
OEM MIB Offset : 5
MAX Connector Power: 0
WWN software-module specific block:
Block Version : 1
Block Length : 0
Block Checksum : 0x66
wwn usage bits:
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00
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License software-module specific block:

Block Version : 1
Block Length : 16
Block Checksum : 0x77
lic usage bits:
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Second Serial number specific block:
Block Version : 1
Block Length : 28
Block Checksum : 0x34a
Serial Number : SAL17257PBN
switch#
Displaying Environmental Information for the Switch

You can display all of the environment-related switch information by using the show environment command.
switch# show environment
Power Supply:
Voltage: 12 Volts
Power Actual Actual Total
Supply Model Output Input Capacity Status
(Watts ) (Watts ) (Watts )
------- ------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------------
-
1 N9K-PAC-3000W-B 517 W 563 W 3000 W Ok
2 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
3 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
4 N9K-PAC-3000W 0 W 0 W 0 W Shutdown
5 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
6 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
7 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
8 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
Actual Power
Module Model Draw Allocated Status
(Watts ) (Watts )
------- ------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
4 N9k-X9636PQ 178.00 W 399.60 W Powered-Up
22 N9K-C9508-FM 118.00 W 300.00 W Powered-Up
24 N9K-C9508-FM N/A 0.00 W Powered-Dn
27 N9K-SUP-A 47.00 W 79.92 W Powered-Up
29 N9K-SC-A 12.00 W 60.00 W Powered-Up
fan1 N9K-C9508-FAN 47 W 225.00 W Powered-Up
N/A - Per module power not available
Power Usage Summary:

--------------------
Power Supply redundancy mode (configured) Non-Redundant(combined
)
Power Supply redundancy mode (operational) Non-Redundant(combined
)
Total Power Capacity (based on configured mode) 3000.00 W

Total Power of all Inputs (cumulative) 3000.00 W
Total Power Output (actual draw) 517.00 W
Total Power Input (actual draw) 563.00 W
Total Power Allocated (budget) 1728.24 W
Total Power Available for additional modules 1271.76 W
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Clock:
----------------------------------------------------------
Clock Model Hw Status
----------------------------------------------------------
Fan:
------------------------------------------------------
Fan Model Hw Status
------------------------------------------------------
Fan1(sys_fan1) N9K-C9508-FAN 0.5020 Ok
Fan_in_PS1 -- -- Ok
Fan_in_PS2 -- -- None
Fan Zone Speed: Zone 1: 0x0
Fan Air Filter : NotSupported
Temperature:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Module Sensor MajorThresh MinorThres CurTemp Status
(Celsius) (Celsius) (Celsius)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
4 CPU 105 95 32 Ok
4 TD2-1 105 95 41 Ok
4 TD2-2 105 95 41 Ok
4 TD2-3 105 95 41 Ok
4 VRM-1 110 100 41 Ok
4 VRM-2 110 100 45 Ok
4 VRM-3 110 100 40 Ok
22 CPU 105 95 34 Ok
22 TD2-1 105 95 45 Ok
22 TD2-2 105 95 41 Ok
22 VRM-1 110 100 49 Ok
22 VRM-2 110 100 47 Ok
27 OUTLET 75 55 29 Ok
27 INLET 60 42 21 Ok
27 CPU 90 80 27 Ok
28 OUTLET 75 55 27 Ok
28 INLET 60 42 21 Ok
28 CPU 90 80 32 Ok
29 CPU 105 95 40 Ok
30 CPU 105 95 34 Ok
switch#

You can display information about the modules installed in the switch chassis by using the show module
command. This information includes module type, bootup status, MAC addresses, serial numbers, software
versions, and hardware versions. You can use this command in the following ways to display information
about all of the installed module or specific modules:
• For information on all modules, use the show module command.
• For information on a specific supervisor, system controller, I/O, or fabric module, use the show module
slot_number command to specify a slot number.
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Note To determine the slots to specify, use the show inventory command.
This table provides descriptions of the module status displayed by the show module commands.
I/O Module State Description

powered up The hardware has electrical power. When the hardware is powered up, the software
begins booting.
testing The module has established connection with the supervisor and the module is
performing bootup diagnostics.
initializing The diagnostics have completed successfully and the configuration is being
downloaded.
failure The switch detects a module failure upon initialization and automatically attempts to
power-cycle the module three times. After the third attempt, the module powers down.
ok The switch is ready to be configured.
power-denied The switch detects insufficient power for an I/O module to power up.
active This module is the active supervisor or system controller module and the switch is
ready to be configured.
HA-standby The HA switchover mechanism is enabled on the standby supervisor module.
standby The switchover mechanism is enabled on the standby system controller module.
Use the show module [slot_number] command to display information about all of the installed modules or
for the module that you specify by its slot number.
This example shows how to display information about all the modules installed in a chassis.
switch# show module
Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status
--- ----- ----------------------------------- ------------------ ----------
4 36 36p 40G Ethernet Module N9k-X9636PQ ok
22 0 Fabric Module N9K-C9508-FM ok
24 0 Fabric Module N9K-C9508-FM powered-dn
26 0 Fabric Module N9K-C9508-FM powered-dn
27 0 Supervisor Module N9K-SUP-A active *
28 0 Supervisor Module N9K-SUP-A ha-standby
29 0 System Controller N9K-SC-A active
30 0 System Controller N9K-SC-A standby
Mod Power-Status Reason

--- ------------ ---------------------------
24 powered-dn Configured Power down
26 powered-dn Configured Power down
Mod Sw Hw
--- -------------- ------
4 6.1(4.11) 0.1010
22 6.1(4.11) 0.1010
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27 6.1(4.11) 0.3011
28 6.1(4.11) 1.0
29 6.1(4.11) 0.2010
30 6.1(4.11) 0.2010
Mod MAC-Address(es) Serial-Num

--- -------------------------------------- ----------
4 00-22-bd-f8-2a-83 to 00-22-bd-f8-2a-b6 SAL17257AHD
22 00-00-00-00-00-00 to 00-00-00-00-00-00 SAL17194HVX
24 00-00-00-00-00-00 to 00-00-00-00-00-00 SAL17194HRK
26 00-00-00-00-00-00 to 00-00-00-00-00-00 SAL17194HSR
27 00-22-bd-f6-9d-58 to 00-22-bd-f6-9d-69 SAL17184072
28 00-22-bd-fc-04-b0 to 00-22-bd-fc-04-c1 SAL1739DAUL
29 00-00-00-00-00-00 to 00-00-00-00-00-00 SAL17225YFS
30 00-00-00-00-00-00 to 00-00-00-00-00-00 SAL17225YG8
* this terminal session

switch#
Note This example shows how to display information about a module in a specific slot (slot 4) of the chassis.
switch# show module 4

Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status
--- ----- ----------------------------------- ------------------ ----------
4 36 36p 40G Ethernet Module N9k-X9636PQ ok
Mod Sw Hw
--- -------------- ------
4 6.1(4.11) 0.1010
Mod MAC-Address(es) Serial-Num

--- -------------------------------------- ----------
4 00-22-bd-f8-2a-83 to 00-22-bd-f8-2a-b6 SAL17257AHD
switch#
Displaying Temperatures for a Module

You can display temperature readings for module temperature sensors by using the show environment
temperature command. Each system controller, supervisior, I/O, and fabric module has temperature sensors
with two thresholds:
• Minor temperature threshold—When a minor threshold is exceeded, a minor alarm occurs and the
following actions occur for all four sensors:
◦Displays system messages
◦Sends Call Home alerts (if configured)
◦Sends SNMP notifications (if configured)
• Major temperature threshold—When a major threshold is exceeded, a major alarm occurs and the
following actions occur:
◦For sensors 1, 3, and 4 (outlet and onboard sensors), the following actions occur:
◦Displays system messages.
◦Sends Call Home alerts (if configured).
◦Sends SNMP notifications (if configured).
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◦For sensor 2 (intake sensor), the following actions occur:

◦If the threshold is exceeded in a switching module, only that module is shut down.
◦If the threshold is exceeded in an active supervisor module with HA-standby or standby
present, only that supervisor module is shut down and the standby supervisor module takes
over.
◦If you do not have a standby supervisor module in your switch, you have up to 2 minutes to
decrease the temperature. During this interval, the software monitors the temperature every
5 seconds and continuously sends system messages as configured.
Tip We recommend that you install dual supervisor modules. If you are using a switch
without dual supervisor modules, we recommend that you immediately replace the fan
module if just one fan is not working.
Note A threshold value of –127 indicates that no thresholds are configured or applicable.
Use the show environment temperature command to display the temperature readings for each of the
powered-up modules.
switch# show environment temperature
Temperature:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Module Sensor MajorThresh MinorThres CurTemp Status
(Celsius) (Celsius) (Celsius)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
4 CPU 105 95 32 Ok
4 TD2-1 105 95 41 Ok
4 TD2-2 105 95 41 Ok
4 TD2-3 105 95 41 Ok
4 VRM-1 110 100 41 Ok
4 VRM-2 110 100 45 Ok
4 VRM-3 110 100 40 Ok
22 CPU 105 95 34 Ok
22 TD2-1 105 95 45 Ok
22 TD2-2 105 95 41 Ok
22 VRM-1 110 100 49 Ok
22 VRM-2 110 100 47 Ok
27 OUTLET 75 55 29 Ok
27 INLET 60 42 20 Ok
27 CPU 90 80 27 Ok
28 OUTLET 75 55 27 Ok
28 INLET 60 42 22 Ok
28 CPU 90 80 33 Ok
29 CPU 105 95 40 Ok
30 CPU 105 95 34 Ok
switch#
Connecting to a Module
You can connect to any module by using the attach module slot_number command. When the the module
prompt appears, you can obtain further details about the module by using module-specific commands in EXEC
mode.
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You can also use the attach module command to display the standby supervisor module information, although
you cannot configure the standby supervisor module using this command.
Note To see which slots are filled with modules, use the show inventory command.
Use the attach module slot_number command to get direct access to a specific module.
This example shows how to attach to the supervisor in slot 28.
switch# attach module 28
Attaching to module 28 ...
To exit type 'exit', to abort type '$.'
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The copyrights to certain works contained in this software are
owned by other third parties and used and distributed under
license. Certain components of this software are licensed under
the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2.0 or the GNU
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such license is available at
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switch(standby)#
Note To exit the module-specific prompt, use the exit command.
Tip If you are not accessing the switch from a console terminal, this command is the only way to access the
standby supervisor module.
Saving the Module Configuration

To save the new configuration to nonvolatile storage, use the copy running-config startup-config command
from EXEC mode. Once you enter this command, the running and the startup copies of the configuration are
identical.
The following table lists various scenarios when module configurations are preserved or lost.
Scenario Result
A particular switching module is removed and you The configured module information is lost.
used the copy running-config startup-config
command again.
A particular switching module is removed and the The configured module information is preserved.
same switching module is replaced before you enter
the copy running-config startup-config command
again.
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Scenario Result
A particular switching module is removed and The configured module information is preserved.
replaced with the same type switching module, and
you entered the reload module slot_number
command.
A particular switching module is reloaded when you The configured module information is preserved.
enter the reload module slot_number command.
Shutting Down or Starting Up a Module

You can shut down or power up a module by using the poweroff module or no poweroff module command
to specify the module by its slot number in the chassis.
Note To determine the slot number for a module, use the show inventory command.
Step 1 Use the configure terminal to enter the global configuration mode.
Example:
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)#
Step 2 Shut down (or alternatively power up) a specific module by entering the [no] poweroff module slot_number command.
Example:
switch(config)# poweroff module 3
switch(config)#
Example:
switch(config)# no poweroff module 3
switch(config)#
Purging a Nonfunctioning Module from the Running

Configuration
You can clear the running configuration for a system controller, I/O, or fabric slot (slots 1 to 30) that is not
functioning by using the purge module command in EXEC mode.
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Note This command does not work on supervisor slots or on any I/O slot that currently has a powered-up
module.
Use the purge module slot_number runnning-config command to clear the running configuration for the
specified I/O slot.
switch# purge module 4 running-config
Before You Begin

Verify that either the system controller, I/O, or fabric slot is empty or that the module installed in the slot is
powered down.
For example, suppose that you create an IP storage configuration with an I/O module in slot 3 of Switch A.
This module uses an IP address. You decide to remove this I/O module and move it to Switch B, and you no
longer need the IP address. If you try to configure this unused IP address, you receive an error message that
prevents you from proceeding with the configuration. In this case, you need to enter the purge module 3
running-config command to clear the old configuration in Switch A before using the IP address.
Displaying Power Usage Information

To display the power usage information for the entire switch, use the show environment power command.
This command shows the power usage for the modules installed in the switch.
Note Power usage is reserved for both supervisor modules regardless of whether one or both supervisor modules
are present.
Use the show environment power command to display power usage information for the switch.
switch# show environment power
Power Supply:
Voltage: 12 Volts
Power Actual Actual Total
Supply Model Output Input Capacity Status
(Watts ) (Watts ) (Watts )
------- ------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------------
-
1 N9K-PAC-3000W-B 517 W 566 W 3000 W Ok
2 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
3 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
4 N9K-PAC-3000W 0 W 0 W 0 W Shutdown
5 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
6 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
7 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
8 ------------ 0 W 0 W 0 W Absent
Actual Power
Module Model Draw Allocated Status
(Watts ) (Watts )
------- ------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
4 N9k-X9636PQ 177.00 W 399.60 W Powered-Up
22 N9K-C9508-FM 118.00 W 300.00 W Powered-Up
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N/A - Per module power not available
Power Usage Summary:

--------------------
Power Supply redundancy mode (configured) Non-Redundant(combined
)
Power Supply redundancy mode (operational) Non-Redundant(combined
)
Total Power Capacity (based on configured mode) 3000.00 W

Total Power of all Inputs (cumulative) 3000.00 W
Total Power Output (actual draw) 517.00 W
Total Power Input (actual draw) 566.00 W
Total Power Allocated (budget) 1728.24 W
Total Power Available for additional modules 1271.76 W
switch#
Power Cycling a Module

You can reset a module by using the reload module slot_number command and specifying the module by its
slot number in the chassis.
Caution Reloading a module disrupts traffic through the module.
Note To see which slots are filled with modules, use the show inventory command.
Step 1 Use the configure terminal command to enter the global configuration mode.
Example:
switch(config)#
Step 2 Use the reload module slot_number command to specify the slot number of the module to reset.
Example:
switch(config)# reload module 4
This command will reload module 4. Proceed[y/n]? [n] y
reloading module 4 ...
switch(config)#
Rebooting a Switch
You can reboot or reload the switch by using the reload command without any options.
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Overview of Supervisor Modules
Note If you need to use the reload command, be sure to save the running configuration first by using the copy
running-config startup-config command.
Example:
switch(config)#
Step 2 Use the copy running-config startup-config command to save the running configuration.
Example:
switch(config)# copy running-config startup-config
Step 3 Use the reload command to reload the switch.
Example:
switch(config)# reload
Overview of Supervisor Modules

The switch has one or two supervisor modules.
When a switch has two supervisors, one supervisor is automatically active while the other is in standby mode.
If the active supervisor goes down or is disconnected for replacement, the standby supervisor automatically
becomes active. If you need to replace one of two installed supervisor modules with another module, you can
do so without interrupting operations. The supervisor that you are not replacing becomes the active supervisor
and retains the kickstart configuration while you replace the other supervisor. If the switch has just one
supervisor, you can install the new supervisor in the open supervisor slot during operations and make that
supervisor active after the installation.
Supervisor modules are automatically powered up and started with the switch.
To understand the terms used for the supervisors, see the following table.
Module Terms Usage Description

module-27 and module-28 Fixed
• Module-27 refers to the supervisor module in chassis
slot 27.
• Module-28 refers to the supervisor module in chassis
slot 28.
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Module Terms Usage Description

sup-1 and sup-2 Fixed
• sup-1 refers to the supervisor module in slot 27.
• sup-2 refers to the supervisor module in slot 28.
sup-active and sup-standby Relative

• sup-active refers to the active supervisor
module—relative to the slot that contains the active
supervisor module.
• sup-standby refers to the standby supervisor
module—relative to the slot that contains the standby
supervisor module.
sup-local and sup-remote Relative If you are logged into the active supervisor, the following
applies:
• sup-local refers to the active supervisor module.
• sup-remote refers to the standby supervisor module.
If you are logged into the standby supervisor, the following

applies:
• sup-local refers to the standby supervisor module (the
one that you are logged into).
• There is no sup-remote available from the standby
supervisor module (you cannot access a file system on
the active supervisor).
Overview of I/O Module Support

The switch supports the following I/O modules in slots 1 through 8:
• 48-port, 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ with 4-port 10- and 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+
(N9K-X9564PX)
• 48-port, 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet BASE-T with 4-port 10- and 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+
(N9K-X9564TX)
• 36-port, 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ aggregation (N9K-X9636PQ)
These modules support the following Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders (FEXs) using SFP-10G-SR,
SFP-10G-LR, and FET transceivers:
• Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX
• Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX
• Cisco Nexus 2248PQ-E FEX
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Accessing an I/O Module Through a Console
• Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E FEX

• Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX
• Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX
Accessing an I/O Module Through a Console

You can troubleshoot bootup problems for an I/O module by accessing the module through its console port.
This action establishes a console mode that you must exit in order to use other Cisco NX-OS commands.
To attach to the console port for an I/O module, use the attach console module command to specify the
module that you need to work with. Specify a slot from 1 to 8.
Use the attach console module slot_number command to attach the console to a specific I/O module.
switch# attach console module 3
connected
Escape character is `~,' (tilde comma]
Note To exit the console mode, enter the ~, command.
Overview of Fabric Modules

The switch supports up to six fabric modules in the chassis. These modules are located behind the three fan
trays (two fabric modules behind each fan tray). The fan tray has an LED that displays the status for the two
fabric modules behind it. To replace a fabric module, you must first remove the fan tray that covers it.
We recommend that you install either three or six fabric modules in the switch. If you install three modules,
install them in every other fabric slot (slots 22, 24, and 26) and install fabric blank filler modules in the
remaining slots to maintain the designed airflow. If you install six modules, install them in every fabric slot.
Overview of Power Modes

You can configure one of the following power modes to either use the combined power provided by the
installed power supply units (no power redundancy) or to provide power redundancy for when there is a power
loss:
Combined mode
This mode allocates the combined power of all power supplies to active power for switch operations.
This mode does not allocate reserve power for power redundancy in case of power outages or power
supply failures.
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Power Mode Configuration Guidelines
Power-supply (n+1) redundancy mode

This mode allocates one power supply as a reserve power supply in case an available power supply
fails. The remaining power supplies are allocated for available power. The reserve power supply must
be at least as powerful as each power supply used for the available power.
For example, if a switch requires 2.0 kW of available power and the switch has two power supplies
that each output 3 kW, then one of the power supplies provides 3.0 kW of available power and one
power supply provides 3.0 kW of reserve power in case the other power supply fails.
Input-source (grid n+n ) redundancy mode

This mode allocates half of the power to available power and the other half to reserve power. You must
use a different power source for the active and reserve power sources so that if the power source used
for active power fails, the other power source used for the reserve power can provide power for the
switch.
For example, if the switch requires 4.0 kW of power, the switch has four power supplies that each
output 3 kW. If you have two power grids, you use grid A to power two 3-kW power supplies that
provide the available power for the switch and you use grid B to power the other two 3-kW power
supplies that provide the reserve power in case grid A fails.

The amounts of available and reserve power depend on the power redundancy mode that you specify and the
number of power supplies installed in the switch. For each redundancy mode, consider the following:
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Combined mode
The available power equals the combined output of all installed power supplies. There is no reserve
power. You activate this mode by using the power redundancy-mode combined command.
For example, if the power requirement for a switch is 5.2 kW and the switch has one 3-kW power
supply with 220 V input and 3.0-kW output, consider the following power planning scenarios:
• Scenario 1—No added power supplies
If you do not add a power supply unit, the available power (3.0 kW) is insufficient for the switch
power requirement of 5.2 kW, so the switch powers the supervisor modules, system controllers,
fan trays, and at least one fabric module before powering as many of the fabric and I/O modules
as the remaining available power can support (one or more fabric or I/O modules might not be
powered).
• Scenario 2—Install an extra 3-kW power supply
If you install an additional 3-kW power supply unit that can output 3.0 kW, the available power
becomes 6.0 kW. The increased amount of available power exceeds the switch power requirement
of 5.2 kW, so all of the modules and fan trays in the switch can power up.
The following table shows the results for each scenario.
Scenario Power Power Power Available Reserve Result

Requirement Supply 1 Supply 2 Power Power
Output Output
1 5.2 kW 3.0 kW — 3.0 kW — Available power is less
than the power
requirement for the
switch, so you cannot
power the entire switch
(some of the I/O modules
will not be able to power
up).
2 5.2 kW 3.0 kW 3.0 kW 6.0 kW — Available power exceeds

the power requirement
for the switch, so the
entire switch can power
up.
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Power supply (n+1) redundancy mode

The power supply that outputs the most power provides the reserve power so that it can take over for
any other power supply that fails, and all of the other installed power supplies provide the available
power. You activate this power mode by using the power redundancy-mode ps-redundant command.
For example, if the power requirement for a switch is 5.2 kW and the switch has two 3.0-kW power
supplies outputting 3.0 kW each, consider the following power planning scenarios:
One 3-kW power supply provides the reserve power and the other 3-kW power supply, also
outputting 3.0 kW, provides the available power. The available power (3.0 kW) does not meet
the switch requirements of 5.2 kW, so the switch powers up except for some of its I/O modules.
• Scenario 2—Adding one 3-kW power supply
One 3-kW power supply, which outputs 3.0 kW, provides the reserve power and the other two
3-kW power supplies, also outputting 3.0 kW each, provide a sufficient amount of power (6.0
kW) to meet the switch requirements (5.2 kW), so the entire switch powers up.
Scenario Power Output (kW) for Power Available Reserve Result

Requirement Supplies Power Power
1 2 3
1 5.2 kW 3.0 kW 3.0 kW — 3.0 kW 3.0 kW Available power is less
than the power
requirement for the
switch, so you cannot
power the entire switch
(one or two of the I/O
modules will not be
able to power up).
2 5.2 kW 3.0 kW 3.0 kW 3.0 kW 6.0 kW 3.0 kW Available power

exceeds the power
requirement for the
switch, so the entire
switch can power up.
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Input-source (grid or n+n) redundancy mode

Half of the 3-kW power supplies are connected to one power source (grid) and the other half are
connected to another power source. The available power is provided by one power source and the
reserve power is provided by the other power source. If the power source that provides the available
power fails, the switch uses the reserve power source to provide its required power. You activate this
power mode by using the power redundancy-mode insrc_redundant command.
For example, if the power requirement for a switch is 5.2 kW and the switch has two power supplies
that output 3 kW, consider the following power planning scenarios:
The available power is 3.0 kW (output from one 3-kW power supply) and the reserve power is
3.0 kW (output from the other power supply). The available power (3.0 kW) does not meet the
switch requirements (5.2 kW), so most of the modules will power up but some of the I/O modules
will not be able to power up.
• Scenario 2—Adding two 3-kW power supplies
The available power is 6.0 kW (output from two 3-kW power supplies on grid A) and the reserve
power is 6.0 kW (output from the other two power supplies on grid B). The available power (6.0
kW) exceeds the power requirement of the switch (5.2 kW), so the entire switch can power up.
Scenario Power Output for Power Supplies Available Reserve Result

Requirement Power Power
1 2 3 4
1 5.2 kW 3.0 kW 3.0 kW — — 3.0 kW 3.0 kW Available power
(3.0 kW) is less
than the power
requirement for
the switch (5.2
kW), so most of
the switch can
power up but
one or more I/O
modules cannot
power up.
2 5.2 kW 3.0 kW 3.0 kW 3.0 kW 3.0 kW 6.0 kW 6.0 kW Available power

(6.0 kW)
exceeds the
power
requirement for
the switch (5.2
kW), so the
entire switch can
power up.
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Setting the Power Mode
Setting the Power Mode

You can configure the power supply mode by using the power redundancy-mode command.
Note To display the current power supply configuration, use the show environment power command.
Example:
switch(config)#
Step 2 Use the power redundancy-mode mode command to specify one of the following power modes:
• For combined mode, include the combined keyword.
• For power supply redundancy mode, include the ps-redundant keyword.
• For input source redundancy mode, include the insrc_redundant keyword.
Example:
switch(config)# power redundancy-mode insrc_redundant
switch(config)#
Overview of Fan Trays

Fan trays provide airflow through the switch for cooling. Each fan tray contains multiple fans to provide
redundancy. The switch can continue functioning in the following situations:
• One or more fans fail within a fan tray—Even with multiple fan failures, the switch can continue
functioning. When a fan fails within a tray, the functioning fans in the module increase their speed to
compensate for the failed fans.
• The fan tray is removed for replacement—The fan tray is designed to be removed and replaced while
the switch is operating without presenting an electrical hazard or damage to the switch. The switch can
operate for three minutes without the fan tray that you are replacing, but if the switch air-inlet temperature
is less than 86° Fahrenheit (30° C), you have up to 72 hours to replace the fan tray. Because temperatures
can change over time, we recommend that you replace the fan tray within three minutes.
• If you remove more than one fan tray at a time, the switch can operate up to three minutes before shutting
down. To prevent a shutdown, remove only one fan tray at a time.
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Displaying the Status for the Fan Trays
Note When a fan fails or when you remove a fan tray, the remaining operating fans speed up to compensate for
the loss of fans. This process can increase the noise made by the fan trays until you replace the missing
fan tray or replace the defective fan tray.
Note When replacing a failed fan tray in a running system, be sure to promptly replace the fan tray.
Tip If one or more fans fail within a fan tray, the Fan Status LED turns red. A fan failure could lead to
temperature alarms if not corrected immediately.
The fan status is continuously monitored by the software. In case of a fan failure, the following actions occur:
• System messages are displayed.
• Call Home alerts are sent (if configured).
• SNMP notifications are sent (if configured).
To display the fan module statuses, see Displaying the Status for the Fan Trays, on page 58.
Displaying the Status for the Fan Trays

You can display the status of the fan trays by using the show environment fan command.
switch# show environment fan
Fan:
------------------------------------------------------
Fan Model Hw Status
------------------------------------------------------
Fan_in_PS1 -- -- Ok
Fan Zone Speed: Zone 1: 0x0
Fan Air Filter : NotSupported
switch#
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CHAPTER 6
Replacing or Installing Modules, Fan Trays, and
Power Supplies
• Installing or Replacing a Supervisor Module, page 59
• Installing or Replacing a System Controller Module, page 62
• Installing or Replacing an I/O Module, page 64
• Replacing a Fan Tray, page 67
• Replacing a Fabric Module, page 70
• Installing a 3-kW AC Power Supply, page 78
Installing or Replacing a Supervisor Module

The switch can operate with one or two supervisor modules installed in the chassis. If there are two supervisor
modules, you can remove the standby supervisor and replace it with another supervisor. If you start to remove
the active supervisor, the switch automatically makes the other supervisor active and makes the module that
you are removing the standby supervisor. If the switch has only one installed supervisor module, you can
install the new supervisor in the empty supervisor slot during operations.
Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous
voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt
other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system
unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Before You Begin

• You must wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wriststrap or other ESD protective device while handling
modules.
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• Prepare an antistatic surface or packing materials for each module that you remove from the chassis.
Step 1 Open the packaging for the new supervisor module and inspect the module for damage.
If the module is damaged, alert the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
Step 2 If you are installing the module in an empty slot, remove the blank module that is already in that slot by unscrewing its
captive screw and pulling it out of the slot. Go to Step 4.
Step 3 If you are replacing a module that is currently in the chassis, remove the existing module from the chassis by following
these steps:
a) Disconnect and label the following cables from the module:
• Console cable
• Ethernet Management cable
b) If there are any external drives attached to the module through its USB ports, detach those drives.
c) Slide the middle section of the ejector handle toward the end of the handle and rotate the handle away from the front
of the module (see Callouts 1 and 2 in the following figure).
The module unseats its connectors from the midplane and moves slightly out of the chassis.
Figure 9: Removing a Supervisor Module from a Chassis
1 Slide the middle handle toward the end of the 3 Pull on the lever to slide the module part way out of
ejector lever. the chassis. Release the lever, hold the front of the
module and pull the module all the way out of the
chassis.
2 Rotate the ejector lever away from the module.
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d) Use one hand to hold the front of the module, place your other hand under the module to support its weight, pull the
module out of the chassis, and set the it on an antistatic surface or inside an antistatic bag.
Step 4 To install the new module, follow these steps:
a) Pull the middle section of the ejector handle toward the end of the handle and rotate the handle away from the front
of the module.
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.
c) Align the back of the module to the guides in the open supervisor slot and slide the module all the way into the slot
(see the following figure).
The module stops when its front is about 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) outside the front of the chassis.
Figure 10: Installing a Supervisor Module from a Chassis
1 Slide the middle handle toward the end of the 3 Slide the back end of the module into the open
ejector lever. supervisor slot.
2 Rotate the ejector lever away from the module.
d) Rotate the lever all the way to the front of the chassis until it locks in place with a click.
Make sure that the other end of the lever engages behind the front of the slot so that the module fully seats onto the
connectors on the midplane.
e) 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.
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f) Attach the following cables to the module:

• Console cable—Attach to the Console port.
• Management cable—Attach to the Management Ethernet port.
g) Verify that the supervisor module LEDs turn on and appear as follows:
• The Status (STS) LED is green.
• The Active (ACT) LED is amber or green.

The switch can operate with one or two system controller modules installed in the chassis. You can replace
one system controller module while there is another one installed in the chassis.
Before You Begin

• You must wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap or other ESD protective device while handling
modules.
Step 1 Open the packaging for the new system controller module and inspect the module for damage.
If the module is damaged, alert the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
captive screw and pulling it out of the slot. Go to Step 4.
these steps:
a) Unscrew the two captive screws (one on the left side of the module and one on the right side) until the screws are no
longer in contact with the chassis.
b) Slide and hold the middle handle on the ejector lever toward the end of the lever.
c) Rotate the ejector lever away from the front of the module.
As you rotate the lever, the module unseats from the midplane and moves slightly forward.
d) Use the lever to pull the module a couple of inches (about 5 cm) out of the slot.
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e) Use one hand to hold the front of the module, place your other hand under the module to support its weight, pull the
module out of the chassis, and set the it on an antistatic surface or inside an antistatic bag.
a) Slide and hold the middle handle on the ejector lever toward the end of the lever (see the following figure).
Figure 11: Removing a System Controller Module from a Chassis
1 Slide the middle handle on the ejector lever to the 3 Rotate the ejector lever to the front of the module
end of the lever and rotate the lever away from the so that its locking knob grabs the chassis frame and
module. seats the module on the midplane.
2 Slide the module all the way into the slot.
b) Hold the front of the module with one hand and place your other hand under the module to support it.
c) Align the back of the module to the guides in the open controller slot and slide the module all the way into the slot.
The module stops when its front is about 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) outside the front of the chassis.
d) Rotate the ejector lever all the way to the front of the chassis until it locks in place with a click.
The module is fully seated on the midplane.
e) Screw in the two captive screws to secure the module to the chassis. Tighten each of these screws to 8 in-lb (0.9 N·m)
of torque.
f) Verify that the Status (STS) LED turns on and becomes green.
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Installing or Replacing an I/O Module

The switch can operate with one or more I/O modules installed in the chassis. If there is at least one I/O module
installed and operating in the chassis, you can replace another I/O module or install a new I/O module in an
empty I/O module slot.
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams
or view directly with optical instruments.
Before You Begin

modules.
Step 1 Open the packaging for the new I/O module and inspect the module for damage.
If the module is damaged, contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
two captive screws and pulling it out of the slot. Go to Step 4.
these steps:
a) Disconnect and label each of the interface cables from the module.
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b) Rotate each of the two ejector levers away from the center of the chassis (see the following figure).
Figure 12: Removing an I/O Module from the Chassis
1 Rotate the ejector handle on each end of the module 2 Pull each ejector handle to remove the module part
away from the center of the chassis until they no way from the chassis.
longer hold onto the mounting bracket.
The levers unlock themselves from the brackets on the side of the chassis.
c) Use the levers to pull the module a couple of inches (about 5 cm) from the chassis.
d) Use one hand to hold the front of the module, place your other hand under the module to support its weight, pull it
out of the chassis, and set it on an antistatic surface or inside an antistatic bag.
a) Rotate the end of each of the two ejector levers away from the center of the chassis.
c) Align the back of the module to the guides in the open I/O module slot and slide the module all the way into the slot
(see the following figure).
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The module stops when its front is about 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) outside the front of the chassis. The two levers move
part way to the front of the chassis.
Figure 13: Inserting an I/O Module in the Chassis
1 Rotate the ejector handle on each end of the module 3 Slide the module all the way into the slot.
away from the center of the chassis.
2 Align the bottom of the back of the module with

tracks on either side of the slot.
d) Rotate the ends of the two levers toward the center of the chassis.
When the levers point straight out from the chassis, their other ends should be locked onto the brackets on the side
of the chassis.
As you rotate the levers, the front of the module moves all the way to the front of the chassis and the module fully
seats on the midplane of the chassis.
e) Attach each interface cable to the appropriate port on the I/O module. Use the label on each cable to determine which
port each cable attaches to.
f) Verify that the I/O module LEDs turn on and appear as follows:
• The Status (STS) LED turns on and becomes green.
• For each connected port, the port LED turns on and becomes green or amber.
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Replacing a Fan Tray

The switch uses three fan trays but it can operate with two fan trays while you replace one or remove one to
replace one of the fabric modules behind the fan tray. When you remove one fan tray, the other fan trays speed
up their fans to maintain the designed airflow.
Note If you cannot replace a fan tray within three minutes, we recommend that you not remove it from the
chassis until you are ready to replace it.
Note If you remove more than one fan tray at a time during operations, the switch allows up to two minutes of
operations before shutting down unless you replace extra missing fan trays within that time. If the switch
senses an overtemperature condition when multiple fan trays are removed, the shutdown can occur in less
than two minutes.
Before You Begin

modules.
Step 1 If you are replacing a fan tray, open the packaging for the new fan tray and inspect it for damage.
If the module is damaged, contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and stop this replacement process until you
have an undamaged fan tray to install.
Step 2 To remove a fan tray from the chassis, follow these steps:
Caution Remove only one fan tray at a time. If you remove more than one fan tray at a time, the switch will shut down
within two minutes unless you replace the extra fan trays that you removed within that time.
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a) Unscrew the four captive screws on the front of the fan tray (one on each corner of the front of the fan tray) until
each screw is free of the chassis (see Callout 1 in the following figure).
Figure 14: Removing a Fan Tray from the Chassis
1 Unscrew four captive screws (two at the top of the 3 Pull on the fan tray to slide it out of the chassis. Set
module and two at the bottom of the module). the fan tray on an antistatic surface.
2 Hold the two fan tray handles with your two hands.
b) Hold both handles on the front of the fan tray with both of your hands and pull the fan tray out of the slot.
c) Set the fan tray on antistatic material or inside an antistatic bag.
Step 3 To install a new fan tray, follow these steps:
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a) Use both of your hands to hold the two handles on the front of the fan tray that you are installing.
Figure 15: Installing a Fan Tray in the Chassis
1 Hold the two fan tray handles with your two hands. 3 Screw in four captive screws and tighten each screw
to 8 in-lb (0.9 N·m) of torque.
2 Position the back of the fan tray to the open fan tray
slot. The pins on the top and bottom of the fan tray
should align to holes in the chassis and the two sets
of rails on the top of the fan tray should align to
two sets of tracks on the top of the open slot. Slide
the fan tray all the way into the slot.
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b) Position the fan tray with its rear (the side with the electrical connectors at the opening for the fan tray slot in the
chassis.
c) Align the two tracks on the top of the fan tray with the two sets of rails at the top of the open fan tray slot in the
chassis.
d) Slide the fan tray all the way into the slot until the front of the fan tray touches the chassis.
Make sure that the four captive screws on the front of the fan tray align with the four screw holes in the chassis.
e) Screw in the four captive screws to secure the fan tray to the chassis. Tighten the screws to 8 in-lb (0.9 N·m) of
torque.
f) Verify that the fan tray STATUS LED turns on and becomes green.

The switch uses either three or six fabric modules but you can replace a fabric module while others are
operating. To replace a fabric module, you must do each of the following:
• Shut off power to the fabric module being replaced.
• Remove the fan tray covering the fabric module in the chassis.
• Remove the fabric module.
• Install the new fabric module.
• Reinstall the fan tray over the fabric module.
• Restore power to the fabric module.
To maintain the designed airflow while you remove the fan tray, the fans in the other fan trays increase their
speed. During operations, we recommend that you remove only one fan tray at a time and replace that fan
tray within three minutes to avoid the possibility of having the switch overheat and shut down. If you remove
more than one fan tray at a time, the switch will shut down if you do not replace the extra missing fan trays
within two minutes (the shutdown can occur earlier if an overtemperature condition occurs).
Note If the switch does not have all of the fabric slots filled, fill them as indicated in the following table and
insert blank filler plates in the open slots. If you do not fill the recommended slots with fabric modules,
some of the fans will not power up.
Number of Fabric Modules Slots to be Filled

1 (Not allowed) N.A.
2 (Not recommended) N.A.
3 (minimum recommended number) 22, 24, and 26
4 22, 23, 24, and 26
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Number of Fabric Modules Slots to be Filled

5 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26, or
22, 23, 24, 25, and 26
6 (fully populated) 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26
Before You Begin

modules.
Step 1 If you are replacing a fabric module, open the packaging for the new module and inspect it for damage.
If the module is damaged, alert the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and stop this replacement process until you have
an undamaged module to install.
Step 2 Shut down the fabric module that you are removing by using the poweroff module slot_number command. Use a slot
number between 21 and 26. Verify that the Fabric LED for the slot that you specified turns off.
Note If you do not shut down the fabric module, packets can be
lost.
Step 3 Remove the fan tray that covers the fabric module slot that you will be working with by following these steps:
Caution Remove only one fan tray at a time. If you remove more than one fan tray at a time, the switch will shut down
within two minutes unless you replace the extra fan trays that you removed.
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a) Unscrew the four captive screws on the front of the fan tray (one on each corner of the front of the fan tray) until
each screw is free of the chassis (see Callout 1 in the following figure).
Figure 16: Removing a Fan Tray
1 Unscrew four captive screws (two at the top of the 3 Pull on the fan tray to slide it out of the chassis. Set
module and two at the bottom of the module). the fan tray on an antistatic surface.
2 Hold the two fan tray handles with your two hands.
b) Hold both handles on the front of the fan tray with both of your hands and slide the fan tray off the two rails in the
slot.
c) Set the fan tray on antistatic material or inside an antistatic bag.
Step 4 Remove the fabric module that you are replacing by following these steps:
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Caution If you have not already shut down the fabric module that you are removing, use the poweroff module
command to prevent the loss of any packets.
a) Unscrew the screw on the center of each of the two handles on the fabric module (see Callout 1 in the following
figure).
Figure 17: Unlocking a Fabric Module from its Slot in the Chassis
1 Unscrew two captive screws (one on each ejector 2 Rotate both ejector handles away from the front of
handle). the fabric module.
b) Rotate the two handles at least 30 degrees so that the other end of each handle no longer holds the module in the slot
(see Callout 2 in the previous figure).
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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).
Figure 18: Removing a Fabric Module from the Chassis
1 Pull on both handles to partially remove the fabric 3 Screw in the two captive screws (one on each handle)
module from the chassis to the module. Tighten each of these screws to 8 in-lb
(0.9 N·m) of torque.
2 Rotate both ejector handles to the front of the

module.
d) Rotate both handles back to the front of the module until they click in place. Fasten each handle to the module using
the captive screw on the back of the handle. Tighten the screw to 8 in-lb (0.9 N·m) of torque (see Callouts 2 and 3
in the previous figure).
e) 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.
f) Rotate the module 90 degrees and lay it flat on an antistatic surface or in an antistatic bag.
Step 5 Install the new fabric module by following these steps:
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a) Place one hand on the front of the module and turn the module 90 degrees so that the electrical connectors are on the
bottom.
b) Place your other hand under the module to support its weight and position the module so that its rear is at the open
fabric slot in the chassis.
c) Unscrew the two captive screws (one on each ejector handle) and rotate the ejector handles away from the chassis
(see Callouts 1 and 2 in the following figure). Be sure that the locking posts on the top and bottom of the chassis (see
Callout 3) rotate into the module so that the module can slide fully into the slot.
Figure 19: Installing a Fabric Module in a Chassis
1 Unscrew two captive screws (one on each ejector 4 Align the rails on the top of the module to the track
handle). on the top of the open slot.
2 Rotate both ejector handles away from the front of 5 Align the bottom of the module so that it slides into
the module. the tracks on the bottom of the open slot.
3 Be sure that the locking posts fully rotate down into 6 Slide the module all the way into the slot.
the module
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d) Fit the guide rails on the top of the module into the track on the top of the slot and make sure that the guide bar on
the bottom of the module goes into the module guide at the bottom of the slot.
e) Slide the module all the way into the slot.
f) Rotate both ejector levers to the front of the chassis and be sure that the module is locked to the top and bottom of
the slot.
g) Screw in the captive screw on each of the two levers so that each lever is locked in place on the module. Tighten
each screw to 8 in-lb (0.9 N·m) of torque.
h) Power up the fabric module by using the no poweroff module slot_number. Use a slot number between 21 and 26.
Note If you did not use the poweroff module command to shut down the original fabric module before removing
it, do not use the no poweroff module command (the module will begin to power up as soon as you connect
it to an AC power source and the chassis).
Step 6 To reinstall the fan tray, follow these steps:
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a) Use both of your hands to hold the two handles on the front of the fan tray to be installed in the chassis (see the
following figure).
Figure 20: Installing a Fan Tray in the Chassis
1 Hold the two fan tray handles with your two hands. 3 Screw in four captive screws and tighten each screw
to 8 in-lb (0.9 N·m) of torque.
2 Position the back of the fan tray to the open fan tray
slot. The pins on the top and bottom of the fan tray
should align to holes in the chassis and the two sets
of rails on the top of the fan tray should align to
two sets of tracks on the top of the open slot. Slide
the fan tray all the way into the slot.
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Installing a 3-kW AC Power Supply
b) Position the fan tray with its rear (the side with the electrical connectors at the opening for the fan tray slot in the
chassis.
c) Align the two guides on the top of the fan tray with the two sets of alignment rails on the top of the slot.
d) Slide the fan tray all the way into the slot until the front of the fan tray touches the chassis.
Make sure that the four captive screws on the front of the fan tray align with the four screw holes in the chassis.
e) Screw in the four captive screws to secure the fan tray to the chassis. Tighten the screws to 8 in-lb (0.9 N·m) of
torque.
f) Verify that the fan tray Status (STS) LED turns on and becomes green.
The fan tray also displays the status for any fabric modules installed behind it (see the FAB LED).

The number of 3-kW power supplies that you install depends on the power requirements of the switch and
the power mode that you are using. To determine the power requirements of the switch, see the Power
Requirements section.
If you are using only one power source for combined mode or power-supply (n+1) redundancy mode, you
can install the power supplies in any of the power supply slots on the chassis. If you are using two power
sources for input-source (grid or n+n) redundancy mode, you must connect the power supplies in slots 1
through 4 to one power source and the power supplies in slots 5 through 8 to the other power source. With
input-source redundancy mode, divide the power supplies evenly between the first four slots and the last four
slots so that the amount of redundant power for the switch equals the amount of available power for the switch.
Warning Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when
servicing
Before You Begin

• The AC power source must be installed within reach of the power cables.
• The AC power source must meet the power specifications required by the switch.
• There are one or two AC power sources available. If using input-source (grid or n+n) redundancy, there
must be two power sources available. Otherwise, only one power source is required.
Step 1 Open the packaging for the new 3-kW AC power supply and inspect the module for damage.
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If the module is damaged, contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
Step 2 If you are installing the module in an empty slot, remove the blank filler plate that is already in that slot by unscrewing
its captive screw and pulling it out of the slot. If you are using the combined power mode (no power redundancy) or
power-supply (n+1) redundancy, you can use any power supply slot in the chassis. If you are using input-source (grid
or n+n) redundancy mode, you must be sure that you are inserting the power supply in a slot used for the desired power
supply (the power supplies in slots 1 through 4 must be connected to one power source and the power supplies in slots
5 through 8 must be connected to the other power source). Go to Step 4.
Step 3 If you are replacing a power supply that is currently in the chassis, remove the existing module from the chassis by
following these steps:
a) Disconnect the power cable from the power supply and verify that the output and input LEDs turn off.
b) Slide the middle of the ejector lever down to the end of the lever and rotate the lever up so that its other end no longer
holds onto the chassis (see the following figure).
The power supply unlocks from the chassis and moves out slightly.
Figure 21: Removing a Power Supply from the Chassis
1 Rotate the cable retention clip off of the power cable 4 Rotate the ejector lever away from the module.
plug.
2 Pull the power cable plug out of the receptacle. 5 Pull on the ejector lever to slide the power supply
partially (2 inches [5 cm]) out of the chassis. Hold
the front of the power supply and pull it all the way
out of the chassis.
3 Slide and hold the middle handle on the ejector lever

toward the end of the lever.
c) Pull on the lever to move the power supply about 2 inches (5 cm) out of the slot.
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d) Place one hand on the front of the power supply and your other hand under the power supply to support its weight.
e) Pull the module out of the slot and place it on an antistatic surface or inside an antistatic bag.
Step 4 To install the new power supply, follow these steps:
a) Ensure that the power supply is not connected to an AC power source. If it is connected to a power source, remove
the power cable from the power supply and wait at least five seconds before doing the next step.
c) Rotate the power supply 90 degrees so that the power receptacle is positioned on the lower front side and so that the
back of the power supply is oriented to slide into the open power supply slot.
d) Slide the guide bracket that is located on the top of the power supply into the track at the top of the power supply
slot. Slide the power supply all the way into the slot.
The front of the power supply will be about 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) outside the chassis.
e) Slide the handle on the middle of the power supply ejector handle about 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) and rotate the lever
away from the front of the power supply while pushing the power supply all the way into the chassis (see the following
figure).
Figure 22: Installing a Power Supply in a Chassis
1 Slide and hold the middle handle on the ejector lever 4 Slide the rear end of the power supply all the way
toward the end of the lever. into the slot and press the ejector lever toward the
front of the power supply to lock it in the slot.
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2 Rotate the ejector lever away from the module. 5 Rotate the lever to the front of the power supply and
verify that the power supply is locked into its slot
by trying to pull it out.
3 Make sure that the locking knob has rotated into the
power supply and cannot prevent the power supply
from sliding all the way into the chassis slot.
f) Rotate the ejector lever toward the front of the power supply and be sure that the other end of the lever locks into the
chassis.
The lever should click when you rotate it all the way to the front of the power supply. Be sure that the power supply
is fully inserted into the slot (the front of the power supply should be even with the surface of the chassis) and securely
in place.
g) Attach the power cable to the power receptacle on the power supply and rotate the power cable holder onto the plug
on the cable.
h) Make sure that the other end of the power cable is attached to the AC power source in one of the following ways:
• If you are using the combined power mode or the power supply redundancy mode, you must connect the power
cable to the same power source as used by the other power supplies in the same switch.
• If you are using the input-power source (grid or n+n) redundancy mode, you must connect the power cable to
the same power source as used by the other power supplies in the same set of power supply slots in the chassis.
The power cables for slots 1 through 4 must be connected to one power source and the power cables inslots 5
through 8 must be connected to another power source.
i) Verify that the OK LED turns on and eventually becomes green.
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APPENDIX A
System Specifications
• Environmental Specifications, page 83
• Switch Dimensions, page 84
• Weights and Quantities for the Chassis, Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies, page 84
• Power Requirements for Switch Modules and Fan Trays, page 85
• Maximum Power Available to the Switch, page 85
• Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables Used with Each I/O Module, page 86
• 3-kW AC Power Cord Specifications, page 92
Environmental Specifications
Environment Specification
Temperature Ambient operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Ambient nonoperating –40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C)
Relative humidity Ambient (noncondensing) 5 to 90% (45 to 50% recommended)

operating
Ambient (noncondensing) 5 to 95%

nonoperating
Altitude Operating –500 to 13,000 feet (–152 to 4,000 meters)
Storage –1,000 to 30,000 feet (–305 to 9,144 meters)
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Switch Dimensions
Switch Dimensions
Switch Component Width Depth Height
Cisco Nexus 9508 chassis 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) 30.5 inches (77.5 cm) 22.7 inches (57.8 cm) (13
RU)
Weights and Quantities for the Chassis, Modules, Fan Trays,

and Power Supplies
Component Weight per Unit Quantity
Cisco Nexus 9508 Chassis (N9K-C9508) 150.0 lb (68.2 1
kg)
Supervisor Module (N9K-SUP-A) 4.8 lb (2.2 kg) 1 or 2
System Controller Module (N9K-SC-A) 1.9 lb (0.9 kg) 2
I/O Modules — 1 to 8
– 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit BASE-T and 4-port QSFP+ I/O module 12.6 lb (5.7 kg)
(N9K-X9564TX)
– 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ and 4-port QSFP+ I/O module 11.5 lb (5.2 kg)
(N9K-X9564PX)
– 36-port 40-Gigabit QSFP+ aggregate I/O module (N9K-X9636PQ) 11.5 lb (5.2 kg)
Fabric Modules — 1 to 6
– Fabric-1 module (N9K-C9508-FM) 9.6 lb (4.4 kg)
Fan Trays (N9K-C9508-FAN) 8.3 lb (3.7 kg) 3
Power Supplies — 1 to 8
– 3-kW AC power supply (N9K-PAC-3000W-B) 6.2 lb (2.8 kg)
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Power Requirements for Switch Modules and Fan Trays
Power Requirements for Switch Modules and Fan Trays

The following table lists the maximum amount of power required for each switch module and fan tray.
Typically, power consumption is less for each module.
Table 3: Power Requirements for the Cisco Nexus 9508 Switch Modules
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– 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit BASE-T and 4-port QSFP+ I/O module (N9K-X9564TX) 8 05 054
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– 36-port 40-Gigabit QSFP+ aggregation I/O module (N9K-X9636PQ) 04 062

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Maximum Power Available to the Switch

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 3-kW power supplies depending on power inputs, numbers of
power supplies, and the mode used.
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Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables Used with Each I/O Module
Table 4: Maximum Power Available for a Switch with 3-kW Power Supplies
Power Inputs Power Combined Mode Power Supply (n+1) Input Source (n+n)
Supplies Redundancy Mode Redundancy Mode
1 input (220 V) 1 3000 W — —
2 6000 W 3000 W 3000 W
3 9000 W 6000 W 3000 W
4 12000 W 9000 W 6000 W
5 15000 W 12000 W 6000 W
6 18000 W 15000 W 9000 W
7 21000 W 18000 W 9000 W
8 24000 W 21000 W 12000 W
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables Used with Each I/O

Module
10-Gb SFP+ Optical Transceivers and Fabric Extender Transceivers

The 10-Gigabit SFP+ transceivers and Fabric Extender Transceivers (FETs) are used with the following I/O
modules:
• 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit BASE-T and 4-port QSFP+ I/O module (N9K-X9564TX)
• 48-port 1-/10-Gigabit SFP+ and 4-port QSFP+ I/O module (N9K-X9564PX)
On the other end of the connections using the SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, and FET transceivers, you can
connect to the following FEXs:
• Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX
• Cisco Nexus 2248PQ-E FEX
• Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E FEX
• Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX
• Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX
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The following figure identifies the major features of these transceivers.
Figure 23: SFP+ Transceiver
1 Receive optical bore 4 Clasp shown in open position
2 Transmit optical bore 5 Dust plug
3 Clasp shown in closed position
For the cable specifications that apply to these transceivers, see the following table.
Transceiver Cable Type Connector Wavelength Core Size Modal Maximum Cable
Type (nm) (microns) Bandwidth Distance
(MHz-km)
FET-10G Multi-mode Dual LC/PC 850 50.0 500 82 feet (25 m)
fiber (MMF) 50.0 2000 328 feet (100 m)
optic
SFP-10G-LR Single-mode Dual LC/PC 1310 G.652 fiber — 6.2 miles (10 km)
fiber (SMF)
optic
SFP-10G-SR MMF Dual LC/PC 850 62.5 160 85 feet (26 m)

62.5 200 108 feet (33 m)
50 400 216 feet (66 m)
50 500 269 feet (82 m)
50 2000 984 feet (300 m)
SFP-H10GB-CU1M Twinax cable, — — — — 3.3 feet (1 m)

passive,
30-AWG
cable
assembly
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Type (nm) (microns) Bandwidth Distance
(MHz-km)
passive,
30-AWG
cable
assembly

passive,
30-AWG
cable
assembly
SFP-H10GB-ACU7M Twinax cable, — — — — 22.8 feet (7 m)

active,
30-AWG
cable
assembly
SFP-H10GB-ACU10M Twinax cable, — — — — 32.5 feet (10 m)

active,
30-AWG
cable
assembly
For the optical specifications, see the following table.
Transceiver Transceiver Type Transmit Power Receive Power (dBm) Transmit and
(dBm) Receive
Wavelength (nm)
SFP-100G-LR 10GBASE-LR, 1310-nm 0.5 (maximum per 0.5 (maximum per 1260 to 1355 nm
SMF lane) lane)
–8.2 (minimum per –14.4 (minimum per
lane) lane)
SFP-100G-SR 10GBASE-SR, 850-nm –1.2 (maximum per 0.5 (maximum per 840 to 860 nm
MMF lane)1 lane)
–7.3 (minimum per –8.2 (minimum per
lane) lane)
1 The launch power shall be the lesser of the class 1 safety limit or the maximum receive power. Class 1 laser requirements are defined by IEC 60825-1:2001.
For the environmental specifications, see the following table.
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1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X SFP Transceiver Specifications
Parameter Specification
Storage temperature –40 to 185°F (–40 to 85°C)
Operating temperature 32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C)
Case temperature –40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C)
Module supply voltage 3.1 to 3.5 V

The 1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X SFPs are hot-swappable transceivers that you plug into SFP-compatible
I/O modules. The 1000BASE-T transceiver, shown in the following figure, provides an RJ-45 connection for
copper cables.
Figure 24: 1000BASE-T SFP Transceiver
1 RJ-45 connector 3 Bail clasp shown in the open (unlocked) position
2 Bail clasp shown in the closed (locked) position
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The 1000BASE-X transceiver, shown in the following figure, provides an optical connection for fiber-optic
cables.
Figure 25: 1000BASE-X SFP Transceiver
1 Receive optical bore 3 Bail clasp
2 Transmit optical bore 4 Dust plug
For the 1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X transceiver cable specifications, see the following table.
Type Type (nm) (microns) Bandwidth Distance
(MHz-km)
1000BASE-BX10 SMF2 Single 1310 G.6523 — 6.2 miles (10 km)
(GLC-BX-U) LC/PC
1000BASE-BX10 SMF1 Single 1490 G.6522 — 6.2 miles (10 km)

(GLC-BX-D) LC/PC
1000BASE-SX MMF4 LC duplex 850 62.5 160 722 feet (220 m)

(GLC-SX-MMD) 62.5 200 902 feet (275 m)
50.0 400 1640 feet (500 m)
50.0 500 1804 feet (550 m)
1000BASE-LX MMF3 LC duplex 1310 62.5 500 1804 feet (550 m)5
(GLC-LH-SMD) 50.0 400 1804 feet (550 m)4
50.0 500 1804 feet (550 m)4
SMF1 LC duplex 1310 G.6522 — 6.2 miles (10 km)
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RJ-45 Module Connectors
Type Type (nm) (microns) Bandwidth Distance
(MHz-km)
1000BASE-ZX SMF1 LC duplex 1550 G.6522 — Approximately 43.4
(GLC-ZX-SMD) to 60 miles (70 to
100 km) depending
on link loss
1000BASE-T Category 5, RJ-45 — — — 328 feet (100

(GLC-T and 5E, or 6 meters)
SFP-GE-T) UTP/FTP
2 Single-mode fiber optic (SMF)

3 ITU-T G652 SMF as specified by the IEEE 802.32 standard.
4 Multimode fiber optic (MMF)
5 You must use a mode-conditioning patch cord, as specified by the IEEE standard, regardless of the amount of span.
The transceivers that support Digital Optical Monitoring have a greater range of temperatures for operations,
as shown in the following table.
RJ-45 Module Connectors

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:
• Supervisor modules
◦CONSOLE port
◦MGMT ETH port
• Fabric Extenders (Cisco Nexus 2232PP, 2232TM, 2232TM-E, 2248PQ, 2248TP, and 2248TP-E FEXs)
◦100/1000 downlink ports
Caution To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding, lightning immunity requirements, you must use a foil twisted-pair
(FTP) cable that is properly grounded at both ends.
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3-kW AC Power Cord Specifications
The following figure shows the RJ-45 connector.
Figure 26: RJ-45 Connector
1 Pin 1 2 Pin 2

Locale Power Cord Part Number Cord Set Rating Power Cord Illustration
Australia and New CAB-AC-16A-AUS 16A, 250 VAC
Zealand
Peoples Republic of CAB-AC-16A-CH 16A, 250 VAC

China
Continental Europe CAB-AC-2500W-EU 16A, 250 VAC
International CAB-AC-2500W-INT 16A, 250 VAC
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Locale Power Cord Part Number Cord Set Rating Power Cord Illustration
Israel CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL 16A, 250 VAC
Japan and North CAB-AC-2500W-US1 16A, 250 VAC

America (non locking)
200-240 VAC operation
Japan and North CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK 16A, 250 VAC

America (locking)
200-240 VAC operation
Japan and North CAB-7513AC 16A, 250 VAC

America 100-120 VAC
operation
Power distribution unit CAB-C19-CBN 16A, 250 VAC

(PDU)
Switzerland CAB-ACS-16 16A, 250 VAC
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APPENDIX B
LEDs
• Chassis LEDs, page 95
• System Controller LEDs, page 96
• Supervisor Module LEDs, page 97
• Fan Tray LEDs, page 98
• Fabric Module LEDs, page 98
• I/O Module LEDs, page 99
• Power Supply LEDs, page 100
Chassis LEDs
The chassis LEDs are located at the top of the front of the chassis. They indicate whether each type of module
(supervisors, controllers, I/O modules, fabric modules, fan trays, and power supplies) are fully functional or
have a fault condition. The following table describes what each of these LEDs can indicate.
Table 5: Chassis LED Descriptions
LED Color Status

BCN Flashing The operator has activated this LED to identify this chassis.
blue
Off This chassis is not being identified.
SUP Green Supervisor modules are all operational.
Amber Check the Supervisor Module LEDs for more information.
FAB Green Fabric modules are all operational.
Amber Check the FAB LED description in the Fan Tray LEDs for more information.
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LEDs
System Controller LEDs
LED Color Status

IOM Green I/O modules are all operational.
Amber Check the I/O Module LEDs for more information.
PSU Green Power supplies are all operational.
Amber Check the Power Supply LEDs for more information.
FAN Green Fan trays are all operational.
Amber Check the Fan Tray LEDs for more information.
PWR Green Sufficient power is available for all of the installed modules.
MGMT
Amber Either of the following:
• Insufficient power for at least one of the installed modules.
• The configured power redundancy mode differs from the operational power
redundancy.
System Controller LEDs

The system controller module LEDs are located on the left side of the module. The following table describes
the possible states for each of these LEDs.
Table 6: System Controller LED Descriptions
LED Color Status

BCN Flashing The operator has activated this LED to identify this module in the chassis.
blue
Off This module is not being identified.
STS Green This module is operational.
Flashing This module is booting up.

amber
Flashing Temperature exceeds major alarm threshold.

red
Off The module is not receiving power.
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Supervisor Module LEDs
LED Color Status

ACT Green The controller module is operational and in active mode.
Amber The controller module is operational and in standby mode.
Supervisor Module LEDs

The Beacon (BCN), Status (STS), and Active (ACT) LEDs are located on the lower left front of the supervisor
module. The management port link and active LEDs are located immediately above the port on the front of
the module. The following table describes the possible states for each of these LEDs.
Table 7: Supervisor Module LED Descriptions
LED Color Status

BCN Flashing blue The operator has activated this LED to identify this module in the
chassis.
STS Green This module is operational.
Flashing This module is booting up.

amber
Flashing red Temperature exceeds major alarm threshold.
ACT Green This module is operational and in active mode.
Amber This module is operational and in standby mode.
(management port Green The management port is linked up.

LINK)
Off The management port is not linked up.
(management port Green The management port is linked up.

ACT)
Off The management port is not linked up.
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LEDs
Fan Tray LEDs
Fan Tray LEDs

The fan tray LEDs are located on the lower right portion of the module. The following table describes the
possible states indicated by this module.
Table 8: Fan Tray LED Descriptions
LED Color Status

BCN Blue The operator has activated this LED to identify this module in the chassis.
FAN Green The fan tray is operational.
Red One or more fans in this fan tray has failed.
Off No power is going to the fan tray.
FAB Green Both fabric modules behind this fan tray are operational.
Amber At least one fabric module behind this fan tray is not operating.
Off No power is going to the fabric module behind this fan tray.
Fabric Module LEDs

The fabric modules are located behind the fan trays.
Table 9: Fabric Module LED Descriptions
LED Color Status

(top LED) Blue The operator has activated this LED to identify this module in the chassis.
(bottom LED) Green The fabric module is operational.
Flashing red The fabric module has a fault.
Flashing The fabric module is booting up.

amber
Off No power is going to the fabric module.
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I/O Module LEDs
I/O Module LEDs

The Beacon (BCN) and Status (STS) LEDs are located on the front left of the module, and the Link LED for
each port is located between the two rows of ports (each of these LEDs is a triangle pointing to the port above
or below the LED).
Table 10: I/O Module LED Descriptions
LED Color Status

BCN Flashing blue The operator has activated this LED to identify this module in the
chassis.
Off This LED is not being used.
STS Green All diagnostics passed. This module is operational (normal

initialization sequence).
Flashing red Indicates one of the following:

• The module has detected a slot ID parity error and will not
power on or boot up.
• The module is not fully inserted, and it is not making a reliable
connection with the supervisor.
• The module has failed diagnostic tests and has powered down.
• An overtemperature condition has occurred. A major
temperature threshold has been exceeded during environmental
monitoring
Flashing amber Indicates one of the following:

• The module is booting up or initializing.
• The module is resetting and both ejector levers are out.
• The module has been inserted during the initialization process.
• The module could not power up because of insufficient power.
Link (for Green The port is active (the link is connected and active).
each port)
Orange The port is disabled by the operator or is not initializing.
Flashing orange The port is faulty and disabled.
Off The port is not active or the link is not connected.
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Power Supply LEDs
Power Supply LEDs

The power supply LEDs are located on the upper left front portion of the module. Combinations of states
indicated by the OK and Fail LEDs indicate the status for the module as shown in the following table.
Table 11: Power Supply LED Descriptions
OK LED Fail LED Status

Green Off Power supply is on and outputting power to the switch.
Flashing green Off Power supply is connected to AC power source but not outputting
power to the switch. The power supply might not be properly installed
in the chassis.
Off Off Either all of the installed power supplies are not receiving power or
an uninstalled power supply is not receiving power.
Off Flashing amber Power supply is operating but a warning condition has
occurred—possibly one of the following conditions:
• High temperature
• High power
• Slow power supply fan
• Low voltage
• Power supply is installed in the chassis but was disconnected
from the power source
Off Flashing amber (10 Power supply is installed without a connection to a power source.
seconds) then amber
Off Amber Power supply failure—possibly one of the following conditions:

• Over voltage
• Over current
• Over temperature
• Power supply fan failure
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Accessory Kits
• Accessory Kit Contents, page 101
Accessory Kit Contents

The following table lists and illustrates the contents for the accessory kit (N9K-C9500-ACK).
Illustration Description Quantity

Rack-Mount Kit (N9K-C9508-RMK) 1 kit
• 12-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws (24)
• M6 x 19 mm Phillips screws (24)
• Adjustable bottom-support rails (2)
RJ-45 rollover cable 1
DB-9F/RJ-45F PC terminal 1
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Illustration Description Quantity

Ground lug kit 1 kit
• Two-hole lug (1)
• M4 x 8-mm Phillips pan-head screws (2)
Cable tie, 8.5 inches (10) 1
ESD wrist strap (disposable) 1
Not applicable Hazardous substances list for customers in 1

China
Not applicable Cisco Information Packet 1
Not applicable 1-Year Limited Warranty for Hardware 1
Note If you do not receive a part listed in this document, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL:
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.
The product shipment includes a power cord for each 3-kW AC power supply. You must supply a 6 AWG
cable for up to 45 A.
The shipped cables depend on your specification when placing an order. The available power cords for the
3-kW AC power supplies are as follows:
• CAB-AC-16A-AUS—power cord, 250-VAC 16A, C19, Australia
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• CAB-AC-16A-CH—power cord, 16-A, China

• CAB-AC-2500W-EU—power cord, 250-VAC 16A, Europe
• CAB-AC-2500W-INT—power cord, 250-VAC 16A, International
• CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL—power cord, 250-VAC 16-A, Israel
• CAB-AC-2500W-US1—power cord, 250-VAC 16A, straight-blade NEMA 6
• CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK—power cord, 250-VAC 16A, twist lock, NEMA L6-20
• CAB-C19-CBN—cabinet jumper power cord, 250-VAC, 16A, C20C
• CAB-ACS-16—power cord, 16-A, Switzerland
• CAB-L520P-C19-US—NEMA L5-20 to IEC-C19, 6 ft, US
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10-Gb SFP+ transceivers 86 controller LEDs 96

1000BASE-T network connections 31 copper network connections 31
3-kW AC power cords 92 copy running-config startup-config command 46
A D
AC power 24 DB9F/RJ-45 adapter 28
connecting 24 dimensions 84
accessory kit 101 dust requirements 6
air particulate requirements 6
airflow clearance 11
altitude requirements 6
altitude specifications 83
E
attach console module command 52 electromagnetic interference, minimizing 6
attach module command 45 environmental information, displaying 41
B F
back plane contents, displaying 39 fabric module 70, 85
BASE-T port 32 installing 70
disconnecting 32 power requirement 85
bottom-support rails installation 15 replacing 70
fabric module LEDs 98
fabric module support 52
C fan tray 67, 85
installing 67
cabinet installation 13 power requirement 85
cabinet requirements 9 replacing 67
cable management system dimensions 84 fan tray LEDs 98
cabling clearance 11 fan tray status 58
chassis dimensions 84 fan trays, managing 57
chassis installation 17 FEX support 51
chassis LEDs 95
COM1/AUX serial port 28
connecting ports guidelines 27
connectors used with modules 86
G
console connection 28 grounding requirements 7
console serial port 28 grounding the chassis 22
console settings 28
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H N
hardware 35, 39 network connections with 1000BASE-T connectors 31
information, displaying 35
inventory, displaying 39
humidity requirements 5
humidity specifications 83
O
optical cable 33
care 33
I out-of-band management, connecting 29
I/O module 52, 64, 85

console, access through 52
installing 64
P
power requirement 85 particulate requirements 6
replacing 64 password, setting 30
I/O module LEDs 99 port connection guidelines 27
I/O module support 51 port types for modules 86
initial switch configuration 30 power cords 92
inspecting the chassis shipment 14 power cycle a module 49
interface cables 33 power mode, configuring 57
care 33 power modes 52
interface ports 31 defined 52
connecting 31 power redundancy-mode command 57
IP address, setting for switch 30 power requirements 7, 85
power supply 78
installation 78
L power supply LED conditions 100
power usage information, displaying 48
LEDs 95, 96, 97, 98, 99 purge module command 47
chassis 95
controller 96
fan tray 98
I/O module 99
R
supervisor module 97 rack installation 13
rack requirements 9
radio frequency interference, minimizing 6
M rebooting the switch 49
reload command 49
managment interface, connecting 29 reload module command 46, 49
maximum power availability 85 RJ-45 connectors 28, 32, 91
module 39, 46, 47, 49, 50 disconnecting 32
configuration, purging 47 rollover cable 28
configuration, saving 46 specifications 91
inventory, displaying 39
power cycle 49
supervisor 50
module powerup 47
S
module shutdown 47 Serial number, displaying 39
module state, displaying status 42 service clearance 11
module temperature, displaying 44 SFP+ transceivers 86
module, connecting to 45 show environment command 41
modules, transceivers used for 86 show environment power command 48
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show environment temperature command 44 supervisor module 50

show hardware command 35 overview 50
show sprom backplane command 39 switch IP address 30
site preparation 5, 6, 7 system controller 62, 85
air particulate requirements 6 installing 62
altitude requirements 6 power requirement 85
dust requirements 6 replacing 62
electromagnetic interference, minimizing 6
grounding requirements 7
humidity requirements 5
particulate requirements 6
T
radio frequency interference, minimizing 6 temperature requirements 5
startup 24 temperature specifications 83
supervisor 59, 85 transceivers 33, 86
installing 59 10-Gb SFP+ 86
power requirement 85 care 33
replacing 59 transceivers used with modules 86
supervisor LEDs 97
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Preface Preface vii

CHAPTER 2 Preparing the Site 5

CHAPTER 3 Installing a Chassis 13

CHAPTER 4 Connecting the Switch to the Network 27

CHAPTER 5 Managing the Switch 35

Displaying the Status for the Fan Trays 58

CHAPTER 6 Replacing or Installing Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies 59

APPENDIX A System Specifications 83

APPENDIX C Accessory Kits 101

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1 Fan trays (three—one not shown in order to show 4 Grounding pad

3 System controllers (two)

Dust and Particulate Requirements

Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference

Planning for Power Requirements

Component Quantity Maximum Typical

System Controller Modules 2 — —

– System Controller (N9K-SC-A) 25 W 13 W

I/O Modules 1 to 8 (can — —

– 36-port 40-Gigabit QSFP+ aggregation I/O module (N9K-X9636PQ) 400 W 260 W

Fabric Modules (N9K-C9508-FM) 3 or 6 250 W 176 W

Fan Trays (N9K-C9508-FAN) 3 250 W 176 W

Table 2: Circuit Requirements for 3-kW Power Supplies

Power Supply Number of Circuits Requirement for Each Circuit

Power Supply Maximum Distance Between Receptacle and Power Supply

Rack and Cabinet Requirements

Figure 3: Clearances Required Around the Chassis

1 Chassis 9 Rear service clearance required to replace fan

3 Nearest object or inside of cabinet (no side 11 Chassis depth

7 Chassis width 15 Side clearance required by the front of the chassis

8 No right side clearance required (no airflow on

Installing a Rack or Cabinet

Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch

◦Three or six fabric modules (N9K-C9508-FM)

• Switch accessory kit

Step 2 Check the contents of each box for damage.

• Model and serial number of the missing or damaged unit

Installing the Bottom-Support Rails

Before You Begin

Figure 4: Positioning the Bottom-Support Rails

Figure 5: Attaching Bottom-Support Rails to a Rack

Note Use at least three screws on each end of each bottom-support