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Cisco MDS 9396V Hardware Installation Manual

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Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation
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First Published: 2023-08-18
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Cisco Systems, Inc.
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  • Page 1 Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2023-08-18 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General Requirements Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets Requirements Specific to Solid-Walled Cabinets C H A P T E R 3 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396V Switch Preinstallation Installing the ESD Grounding Strap Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 Connecting the Management Port Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Powering Up the Switch C H A P T E R 6 Technical Specifications Switch Specifications Power Specifications Component Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Wall Outlet Power Cords Jumper Power Cords A P P E N D I X A Site Planning and Maintenance Records Site Preparation Checklist Contact and Site Information Chassis and Network Information Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses and phone numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/legal/trademarks.html.

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This preface describes the audience, organization of, and conventions used in the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Configuration Guides. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation, and contains the following chapters: • Audience, on page vii •...

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    Preface Related Documentation Related Documentation The documentation set for the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches includes the following documents. Release Notes http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/storage-networking/mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-software/ products-release-notes-list.html Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/hw/regulatory/compliance/RCSI.html Compatibility Information http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/storage-networking/mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-software/ products-device-support-tables-list.html Installation and Upgrade http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/storage-networking/mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-software/ products-installation-guides-list.html Configuration http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/storage-networking/mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-software/ products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html...
  • Page 9 Cisco Bug Search Tool Cisco Bug Search Tool (BST) is a web-based tool that acts as a gateway to the Cisco bug tracking system that maintains a comprehensive list of defects and vulnerabilities in Cisco products and software. BST provides you with detailed defect information about your products and software.
  • Page 10 Preface Preface Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: New And Changed Information

    New and Changed Information, on page 1 New and Changed Information The following table lists the new and changed features available with each supported Cisco MDS NX-OS release for the Cisco MDS 9396v Switches, with the latest release first. Table 1: Documented Features for the Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switches...
  • Page 12 New and Changed Information New and Changed Information Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Overview

    Cabinet and Rack Requirements, on page 12 Product Overview The Cisco MDS 9396V 64 Gbps 96 Port two rack unit (2 RU) Fibre Channel switch provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity in the SAN. The switch is built around the Cisco 64 Gbps FC ASIC with integrated analytics and telemetry capabilities.

  • Page 14: Chassis Components

    Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) interface. Chassis Components This section describes the different components of the chassis. Front View The following figure shows the front view of a Cisco MDS 9396V Switch: Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 15 MGMT0 Eth port System status LED 8, 9 Base Fibre Channel ports Ports are numbered fc1/1 to fc1/96. Rear View The following figure shows the rear view of a Cisco MDS 9396V Switch: Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 16 Figure 3: Rear Panel Slot Numbering of Cisco MDS 9396V Switch Power supply unit slot Chassis fan module slot Grounding Point The rear of the Cisco MDS 9396V switch also contains the grounding point which is located under a label. Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Switch Leds

    Overview Switch LEDs Figure 4: Grounding Point Grounding point Port side of the switch Rack mount holes Switch LEDs The following table describes the chassis LEDs for Cisco MDS 9396V switches: Indicator Location Function Color Status State Power LED Front panel...
  • Page 18 Fan has failed or Fan has been removed. Solid on Fan module is operating normally. Faceplate of Fan tray Green each fan health Solid on The fan in the fan module has failed. module Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Fan Modules

    Temperature control within the Cisco MDS 9396V switch is dependent on airflow created by the fan modules. The switch has internal temperature sensors that can shut down the system if the temperature at different points within the chassis exceeds safety thresholds.

  • Page 20: Power Supplies

    Each unit has a power receptacle, a status LED on the faceplate, and a handle for inserting and removing the unit from the chassis. The Cisco MDS 9396V switch requires a minimum of 1 PSU for normal operation and 2 PSUs for normal operation with PSU redundancy. In the event of a PSU or AC supply (in grid redundant...
  • Page 21 PSUs are hot-swappable and can be individually replaced without shutting down the system. The three types of PSUs supported with Cisco MDS 9396V are: • Blue: 1.4 KW AC port-side exhaust power supply (DS-CAC-1400W-E) •...

  • Page 22: Cabinet And Rack Requirements

    Installing and Removing Components, on page Cabinet and Rack Requirements This section provides the Cisco MDS 9000 Series switches requirements for the following types of cabinets and racks in an external ambient air temperature range of 0 to 40°C: • Standard perforated cabinets •...

  • Page 23: General Requirements

    • The distance between the outside face of the front mounting rail and the outside face of the back mounting rail should be 23.5 to 34.0 in. (59.7 to 86.4 cm) to allow for installation with the Cisco rack mounting kit.

  • Page 24: Requirements Specific To Solid-Walled Cabinets

    • The open area of the floor air intake must be a minimum of 150 sq. in. (968 sq. cm). • The lowest piece of equipment should be installed at a minimum of 1.75 in. (4.4 cm) above the floor openings to prevent blocking the floor intake. Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Installing The Cisco Mds 9396V Switch

    C H A P T E R Installing the Cisco MDS 9396V Switch This chapter describes how to install the Cisco MDS 9396V switch and its components. • Preinstallation, on page 15 • Installing the Switch, on page 25 Preinstallation...
  • Page 26 ESD wrist straps are the primary means of controlling static charge on personnel. Note These images are for only representation purposes. The chassis' actual appearance and size may vary. Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396V Switch Installing the ESD Grounding Strap Figure 8: Wearing the ESD Strap Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 28: Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch

    Installing the Cisco MDS 9396V Switch Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch Figure 9: Handling the Chassis Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch To inspect the shipment, follow these steps: Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future. Note If you purchased Cisco support through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly. If you purchased support directly from Cisco, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html.

  • Page 30: Installation Options

    This optional kit is not provided with the switch; to order the kit, contact your switch supplier. This section describes the procedure for installing a Cisco MDS 9396V switch in a rack or cabinet using the optional EIA Shelf Bracket Kit.

  • Page 31: Installing The Shelf Bracket Kit Into A Four-Post Eia Rack

    12-24 or 10-24 screws. The bottom hole of the shelf bracket should align with the bottom hole of a rack unit on the rack-mounting Note rail (the hole immediately above the 1/2 in. spacing). Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Installing The Switch On The Shelf Brackets

    Note Before you install, operate, or service the system, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for important safety information. To install the switch on top of the shelf brackets, follow these steps:...

  • Page 33: Preinstallation Guidelines

    Preinstallation Guidelines Before you begin The shelf bracket kit can be removed after the Cisco MDS 9396V switch is installed in a four-post EIA rack, and both front rack-mount brackets and both C brackets are securely attached to the rack-mounting rails.
  • Page 34 Caution Avoid UPS types that use ferro-resonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns. • Ensure that electrical circuits are sized according to local and national codes.

  • Page 35: Installing The Switch

    Installing the Switch Installing the Switch This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit to install the Cisco MDS 9396V switch into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in the Cabinet and Rack Requirements, on page 12 section.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Front-Mount Brackets To The Chassis

    (see the following figure). Be sure that the other side of the bracket is facing towards the front (port end) of the chassis. Figure 11: Aligning and Attaching Front-Mount Brackets to the Sides of the Chassis Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Installing The Switch

    If this happens, press the side rails toward the sides of the chassis so that the chassis stops can go inside the chassis and hold it in place on the rack. Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 38: Grounding The Switch

    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. Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 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. Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 40 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396V Switch Grounding the Switch Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Installing And Removing Components

    Carefully slide the power supply unit all the way into the slot until it clicks into place. If the power supply unit does not fit into the slot opening, turn the unit over and try again. Note Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 42: Removing Power Supplies

    Installation and Removal of Fan Modules This section provides instructions for installing and removing the fan modules for the Cisco MDS 9396V switch. You can replace one of the three fan modules even when the switch is operating so long as you perform the replacement within five minutes of removing the old fan module.

  • Page 43: Installing A Fan Module

    Verify that the Status LED turns on and becomes green. Removing a Fan Module The fan module is designed to be removed and replaced while the system is operating without presenting an electrical hazard or damaging the system. Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 44 Removing a Fan Module Caution The Cisco MDS 9000 Family has internal temperature sensors that can shut down the system if the temperature at different points within the chassis exceed certain safety thresholds. To accurately monitor the system temperature, the temperature sensors require sufficient airflow through the chassis. In the event that a fan module is removed from the chassis and the airflow is reduced, the system will increase the speed of the other two fan trays to full speed immediately to prevent undetected overheating.

  • Page 45: Connecting The Cisco Mds 9396V Switch

    • Powering Up the Switch, on page 38 Preparing for Network Connections When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9396V switch, consider the following for each type of interface: • Cabling required for each interface type •...

  • Page 46: Connecting The Console Port

    Connecting the Console Port to a PC To connect the console port to a PC, follow these steps: Before you begin You can connect the console port to a PC serial port for local administrative access to the Cisco MDS 9396V switch. Note The PC must support VT100 terminal emulation.

  • Page 47: Connecting A Modem To A Console Port Before Switch Power On

    Step 4 Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter to the DB-25 port on the modem. Step 5 Initialize and configure the modem as specified in the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Fundamentals Configuration Guide. Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 48: Connecting The Management Port

    Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port The Fibre Channel ports in the Cisco MDS 9396V switch are compatible with LC-type fiber-optic SFP+ transceivers and cables. You can use these ports to connect to the SAN or for in-band management. For information about configuring the switch for in-band management, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Fundamentals Configuration Guide.
  • Page 49 Verify that the LED is on and green. If the LED is off, check the AC power source circuit breaker to be sure that it is turned on. Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396V Switch Powering Up the Switch Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    • Power Specifications, on page 42 • Component Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation, on page 43 Switch Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the Cisco MDS 9396V switch. Environmental Specifications Description Specification Temperature, ambient operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Temperature, ambient nonoperating and storage -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)

  • Page 52: Power Specifications

    AC input frequency Nominal = 50 Hz to 60 Hz (nominal) Power supply output 2000 W (DS-CHV-2000W-I) capacity General Power Supply Specifications HVDC HVDC Input Power Specification HVDC input voltage 192V to 400V Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Component Power Requirements And Heat Dissipation

    Component Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation Consider heat dissipation when sizing the air-conditioning requirements for an installation. The power and heat associated with a Cisco MDS 9396V 64 Gbps 96-Port Fibre Channel (FC) Switch varies based upon the following considerations: •...
  • Page 54 880 maximum 3003 Connection Guidelines for Powered Systems For connecting the Cisco MDS 9396V switch power supplies to the site power source, follow these basic guidelines: • Each power supply should have its own dedicated branch circuit. • For international, circuits should be sized according to local and national codes.

  • Page 55: Cable And Port Specifications

    C H A P T E R Cable and Port Specifications This section includes the cables and connectors used with the Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch. Caution We strongly recommend that power cable runs and other potential noise sources be located as far away as practical from network cabling that terminates on Cisco equipment.

  • Page 56: Console Port

    (depending on your computer serial port) to connect the console port to a computer running terminal emulation software. Console Port Pinouts The following table lists the pinouts for the console port on the Cisco MDS 9396V Switch. Signal Pin 1 is connected internally to pin 8.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Console Port To A Computer Using The Db-25 Adapter

    To connect to a router, use a crossover cable. Note We recommend that you use mgmt0 with 1 Gbps if you’re using features such as SAN Analytics and telemetry. Figure 13: RJ-45 Interface Cable Connector Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 58 Figure 14: Twisted-Pair 10/100/1000BASE-T Cable Schematic The following table lists the connector pinouts and signal names for a 10/100BASE-T management port (MDI) cable pinouts. Signal Not used Not used Not used Not used Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Supported Ac Power Cords And Plugs

    Supported AC Power Cords and Plugs Each switch AC power supply unit requires one power cord. Cisco approved cords may be ordered with the product. Standard power cords with a country specific plug can be used with wall outlets. Jumper power cords can be used with cabinet outlets.

  • Page 60: Jumper Power Cords

    C14 connector on the inlet end of the cord. This type of outlet receptacle is commonly used for power distribution inside cabinets. The following table lists the supported cabinet jumper cords and their dimensions. Cabinet Jumper Power Cords for Cisco MDS 9396V Switch Description Part Number...
  • Page 61 Cord, 250 VAC 13A, C14-C15 Connectors, EU, Russian Federation, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Australia The following figures show the available jumper cord plug types. Figure 16: Jumper power cord for 1400 W AC PSU Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 Cable and Port Specifications Jumper Power Cords Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Site Planning And Maintenance Records

    Table 2: Site Planning Checklist Task No. Planning Activity Verified By Time Date Space evaluation: • Space and layout • Floor covering • Impact and vibration • Lighting • Maintenance access Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 Grounding evaluation: • Circuit breaker size • CO ground (AC- powered systems) Cable and interface equipment evaluation: • Cable type • Connector type • Cable distance limitations • Interface equipment (transceivers) Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Contact And Site Information

    Data center location Floor location Address (line 1) Address (line 2) City State Zip code Country Chassis and Network Information Use the following worksheets to record chassis and network information. Contract Number : Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 66 Site Planning and Maintenance Records Site Planning and Maintenance Records Chassis Serial Number: Product Number: Switch IP address Switch IP netmask Host name Domain name IP broadcast address Gateway/router address DNS address Modem telephone number Cisco MDS 9396V Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...

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