Cisco Nexus 9236C Hardware Installation Guide

Safety 13
Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, Racks, and Cabinets 14
Airflow Considerations 14
Installation Guidelines 14
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 16
Installing the Switch using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-mount Kit 17
Installing the Switch using the N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT Rack-mount Kit 20
Grounding the Chassis 24
Starting the Switch 25
Connecting the Switch to the Network 29
CHAPTER 4
Setting Up the Management Interface 29
Connecting to Host Servers 29
Guidelines for Connecting Ports 30
Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables 32
Replacing Modules 33
CHAPTER 5
Replacing a Fan Module During Operations 33
Replacing a Power Supply Module 34
Removing an AC Power Supply 34
Removing an HVAC/HVDC Power Supply 35
Removing a DC Power Supply 36
Installing an AC Power Supply 36
Installing an HVAC/HVDC Power Supply 37
Installing a DC Power Supply 38
Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block 39
Rack Specifications 43
APPENDIX A
Overview of Racks 43
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 43
Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks 44
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 44
Cable Management Guidelines 44
Cisco Nexus 9236C NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Contents

Cisco Nexus 9236C Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Nexus 9236C
Category	Switch
Language	English