Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX3 User Manual

Starting the Switch 29
Connecting the Switch to the ACI Fabric 33
CHAPTER 4
ACI Fabric Topology 33
Preparing to Connect to Other Devices 34
Connecting Leaf Switches to APICs 35
Connecting Leaf Switches to Spine Switches 37
FEX Conversion and Support 38
Leaf to FEX Conversion 38
FEX to Leaf Conversion 39
New FEX Setup 39
Change an Existing Leaf in the Topology to FEX 39
Change an Existing FEX in the Topology to Leaf 39
Installing a Gigabit Ethernet module (GEM) 40
Migration of Nodes From a First Generation Switch to a Second Generation Switch 40
Setting Up an Optional Console Interface 42
Setting Up an Optional Management Connection 43
Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables 43
Replacing Components 45
CHAPTER 5
Replacing a Fan Module 45
Removing a Fan Module 45
Installing a Fan Module 46
Replacing a Power Supply Module 46
Replacing an AC Power Supply 46
Rack Specifications 49
APPENDIX A
Overview of Racks 49
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 49
Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks 50
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 50
Cable Management Guidelines 50
System Specifications 51
APPENDIX B
Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX3 Specifications

General

Product Model	N9K-C93180YC-FX3
Manufacturer	Cisco
Category	Switch
Form Factor	1 RU
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Jumbo Frame Size	9216 bytes
VLAN IDs	4096
Operating System	Cisco NX-OS
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
Ports	48 x 25-Gbps SFP28, 6 x 100-Gbps QSFP28
Latency	Sub-microsecond
Power Supply	Redundant
AC Power Input	100 to 240 VAC
Humidity	5 to 95% (noncondensing)
Dimensions	1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 inches