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Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware
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First Published: September 30, 2014
Last Modified: November 17, 2015
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  • Page 1 Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide First Published: September 30, 2014 Last Modified: November 17, 2015 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387)
  • Page 2 © 2014-2015 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Planning for Power Requirements Airflow Requirements Rack and Cabinet Requirements Clearance Requirements Installing the Switch Chassis C H A P T E R 3 Safety Installation Options with Racks and Cabinets Airflow Considerations Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 A P P E N D I X A Overview of Racks General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets Cable Management Guidelines Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 A P P E N D I X D Accessory Kit Contents Site Preparation and Maintenance Records A P P E N D I X E Site Preparation Checklist Contact and Site Information Chassis and Module Information Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface • Audience, page vii • Documentation Conventions, page vii • Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software, page viii • Documentation Feedback, page x • 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 switches.

  • Page 8: Related Documentation For Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Nx-Os Software

    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 The release notes are available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps13386/prod_release_notes_list.html...
  • Page 9 Related Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software The documents in this category include: • Cisco Nexus 2000 Series NX-OS Fabric Extender Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches • Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide •...

  • Page 10: Documentation Feedback

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  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview, page 1 Overview The Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E switches (N9K-C9372PX and N9K-C9372PX-E) are 1 rack unit (RU) switches that support 48 1- and 10-Gigabit SFP+ downlink ports, six 40-Gigabit QSFP+ uplink ports, one 100/1000 network management ports, one RS-232 console port for setting the initial switch configuration, and two USB ports for saving or loading switch configurations.
  • Page 12 1- and 10-Gigabit SFP+ interface ports (48) Grounding pad QSFP+ 40-Gigabit interface ports (6) To determine which transceivers, adapters, and cables are supported by this switch, see the Cisco Transceiver Modules Compatibility Information document. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 NX-OS software that you are using). You can connect any of the supported FEXs to the downlink ports. For installation information on the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEXs, see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide. For information on a B22 FEX, see the Getting Started Guide for that FEX model.
  • Page 14 If the switch has port-side exhaust airflow (blue coloring for fan modules), you must locate the ports in the hot aisle. If you locate the air intake in a hot aisle, the switch can overheat and shut down. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Preparing The Site

    However, if the switch is located in an unusually humid location, you should use a dehumidifier to maintain the humidity within an acceptable range. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 16: Altitude Requirements

    • 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. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Shock And Vibration Requirements

    The switch includes two power supplies (1-to-1 redundancy with current sharing) in one of the following combinations (all power supplies must have the same airflow direction as the fan modules): • Two 1200-W HVAC/HVDC power supplies Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 18: Airflow Requirements

    • Gray coloring on DC power supplies indicates port-side exhaust airflow. • Green coloring on DC power supplies indicates port-side intake airflow. • White coloring on HVAC/HVDC power supplies indicates dual-direction airflow. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Rack And Cabinet Requirements

    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. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: Clearance Requirements

    Width of the front clearance area (this equals the width of the chassis with two rack-mount brackets attached to it) Both the front and rear of the chassis must be open to both aisles for airflow. Note Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Installing The Switch Chassis

    Starting the Switch, page 21 Safety Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series for important Safety Information. Statement 1071—Warning Definition Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger.

  • Page 22: Installation Options With Racks And Cabinets

    Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become Caution unstable with the switch, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Unpacking And Installing The Switch

    ◦ Rear-mount slider brackets (2) ◦ Slider rails (2) ◦ M4 x 7 mm mounting screws (16) ◦ Ground lug kit ◦ Console cable ◦ EAC Compliance document ◦ DCNM DVD Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 24: Installing The Switch

    • Make sure that the switch rack-mount kit includes the following parts: ◦ Front rack-mount brackets (2) ◦ Rear rack-mount brackets (2) ◦ Slider rails (2) ◦ M4 x 0.7 x 8-mm Phillips countersink screws (12) Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 Figure 4: Two Ways to Attach Rack-Mount Brackets and Guides on the Switch Front rack-mount bracket aligned to the module end Front rack-mount bracket aligned to the port of the chassis connections end of the chassis Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 26 Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 To make sure that the slider rails are at the same level, you should use a level tool, tape measure, or carefully count the screw holes in the vertical mounting rails. Step 4 Insert the switch into the rack and attach it as follows: Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Grounding The Chassis

    Tighten the 10-32 screws to 20 in-lb (2.26 N·m) or tighten the 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 N·m). Grounding the Chassis The switch is grounded when you connect the chassis and the power supplies to the earth ground in both of the following ways: Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 30 Otherwise, you must connect the chassis grounding pad directly to the data center ground. 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. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Starting The Switch

    If you need n+n redundancy, you must connect each power supply in a switch to a different power source. Before You Begin • The switch must be installed and secured to a rack or cabinet. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 2 Remove the nuts from each of the terminal posts for the power supply. 3 Place the power cable negative-wire terminal ring on the negative terminal for the power source and secure them with a terminal nut. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 A setup utility automatically launches the first time that you access the switch and guides you through the basic configuration. For instructions on how to configure the switch and check module connectivity, see the appropriate Cisco Nexus 93xxx configuration guide.
  • Page 34 Installing the Switch Chassis Starting the Switch Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Switch To The Network

    Cisco equipment. In situations where long parallel cable runs cannot be separated by at least 3.3 feet (1 meter), we recommend that you shield any potential noise sources by housing them in a grounded metallic conduit.

  • Page 36: Connecting To A Console

    • No parity Step 2 Connect the DB-9 connector on the other end of the cable to the computer serial port. What to Do Next You are ready to configure the switch. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Management Interface

    • 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. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 38: Installing Sfp+ And Sfp Transceivers

    If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned and the tab or clasp are in Caution the correct position before continuing. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Installing Sfp+ And Sfp Optical Cables

    If you cannot install the cable into the transceiver, insert or leave the dust plug in the cable end of the transceiver. Note For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the appropriate Cisco Nexus 9000 Series configuration guide. Installing QSFP+ Transceivers The QSFP+ transceiver module can have either a bail-clasp latch or a pull-tab latch.
  • Page 40 Align the QSFP+ transceiver in front of the module's transceiver socket opening and carefully slide the QSFP+ transceiver into the socket until the transceiver makes contact with the socket electrical connector. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Replacing Components

    Holding the handle, pull the module out of the chassis. Do not touch the electrical connectors on the back side of the module and prevent anything else from coming Caution into contact with and damaging the connectors. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 42: Installing A Fan Module

    UCSC-PSU-930WDC 930 W, 16 A, DC power source Port-side intake (green latch) Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Removing An Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply

    If you are replacing one of two power supplies in the switch chassis, you remove one power supply while the other one provides power to the switch and install the new power supply in the open slot. If you need to replace Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 44: Removing A Dc Power Supply

    • If you need to remove an Anderson Power Products Saf-D-Grid power cable connector from a high-voltage power supply, press on the tab at the top of the Saf-D-Grid connector and pull the connector out of the power supply. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Installing An Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply

    Step 4 Turn on the circuit breaker for the DC power source connected to the power supply. Step 5 Verify that the power supply LED turns on and becomes green. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Installing An Ac Power Supply

    If the switch has two power supplies, you can replace one power supply while the other one provides power to the switch. If you have only one power supply in the switch, install the replacement power supply in the open slot before removing the original power supply. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Wiring A 48 V Dc Electrical Connector Block

    The recommended wire gauge is 8 AWG. The minimum wire gauge is 10 AWG. Note Warning Statement 342—Before Connecting to System Power Supply High leakage current earth connection essential before connecting to system power supply. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 48 Figure 9: Wiring a 930W -48VDC Power Supply Connector Block Wire retainer lever -48V (-DC) cable Orange plastic button on top of the connector Grounding cable (8 AWG recommended) -48V Return (+DC) cable Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 Step 9 Verify that the other ends of the cables are attached to the DC power source and ground. You are then ready to turn on the DC power source. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 Replacing Components Installing a DC Power Supply Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Appendix A Rack Specifications

    We do not recommend that you use racks that have obstructions (such as power strips), because the Note obstructions could impair access to field-replaceable units (FRUs). General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks The cabinet or rack must also meet the following requirements: Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 52: Requirements Specific To Standard Open Racks

    To help with cable management, you might want to allow additional space in the rack above and below the chassis to make it easier to route all of the fiber optic or copper cables through the rack. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Appendix B System Specifications

    0 to 13,123 feet (0 to 4,000 meters) Switch Dimensions Switch Component Width Depth Height Cisco Nexus 9372PX 17.3 inches (43.9 cm) 22.5 inches (57.1 cm) 1.72 inches (4.4 cm) (1 chassis Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 54: Switch And Module Weights And Quantities

    Table 2: Switch Power Input Requirements Typical Power Maximum Power Consumption Consumption Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E 210 W 537 W Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Power Cord Specifications

    North America CAB-9K12A-NA 125 VAC, 13 A, NEMA 5-15 plug, 8.2 feet (2.5 North America CAB-AC-L620-C13 NEMA L6-20-C13, 6.6 feet (2.0 m) North America CAB-N5K6A-NA 200/240V, 6A, 8.2 feet (2.5 m) Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 (use for up to 240 V) HVAC CAB-HVAC-RT-0.6M 2-foot (0.6 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and RT connector HVDC CAB-HVDC-3T-2M 6.6-foot (2.0 m) cable with Saf-D-Grid and three terminal connectors Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Leds

    Fans and power supply modules are operational. Amber At least one fan or power supply module is not operating. (port) Green Port is connected with a transceiver or other connector. Amber Port is not connected. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: Fan Module Leds

    Power supply warning—possibly one of the following conditions: amber • High voltage • High power • Low voltage • Power supply installed in chassis but not connected to a power source • Slow power supply fan Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 LEDs Power Supply LEDs Status Flashing Amber Power supply failure—possibly one of the following conditions: green • Over voltage • Over current • Over temperature • Power supply fan failure Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 60 LEDs Power Supply LEDs Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Appendix D Accessory Kits

    Console cable Ground lug kit 1 kit • Two-hole lug (1) • M4 x 8-mm Phillips pan-head screws (2) EAC Compliance document DCNM DVD Hazardous substances list for customers in China Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 Accessory Kits Accessory Kit Contents If you do not receive a part listed in this document, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: Note 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.

  • Page 63: Appendix E Site Preparation And Maintenance Records

    Your completion of each task ensures a successful switch installation. Table 7: Site Preparation Checklist Planning Activity Verification Time and Date Space evaluation: Space and layout Floor covering Impact and vibration Lighting Physical access Maintenance access Environmental evaluation: Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 Grounding: proper wire gauge and lugs Circuit breaker size Grounding evaluation: Data center ground Cable and interface equipment evaluation: Cable type Connector type Cable distance limitations Interface equipment (transceivers) EMI evaluation: Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Contact And Site Information

    Address (line 1) Address (line 2) City State/Provence Contact person ZIP/postal code Country Chassis and Module Information Use the following three worksheets to record information about the chassis and modules. Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 66 Module Serial Number Notes Power supply 1 (left) Power supply 2 (right) Fan module 1 (left) Fan module 2 (center left) Fan module 3 (center right) Fan module 4 (right) Cisco Nexus 9372PX and 9372PX-E NX-OS-Mode Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

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