Starting the Switch 25
Connecting the Switch to the ACI Fabric 29
CHAPTER 4
ACI Fabric Topology 29
Preparing to Connect to Other Devices 30
Connecting Leaf Switches to APICs 31
Connecting Leaf Switches to Spine Switches 33
FEX Conversion and Support 34
Leaf to FEX Conversion 34
FEX to Leaf Conversion 35
New FEX Setup 35
Change an Existing Leaf in the Topology to FEX 35
Change an Existing FEX in the Topology to Leaf 35
Installing a Gigabit Ethernet module (GEM) 36
Migration of Nodes From a First Generation Switch to a Second Generation Switch 36
Setting Up an Optional Console Interface 38
Setting Up an Optional Management Connection 39
Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables 39
Replacing Components 41
CHAPTER 5
Replacing a Fan Module 41
Removing a Fan Module 41
Installing a Fan Module 42
Replacing a Power Supply Module 42
Replacing an AC Power Supply 42
Replacing a DC Power Supply 43
Rack Specifications 45
APPENDIX A
Overview of Racks 45
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 45
Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks 46
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 46
Cable Management Guidelines 46
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