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Cisco Nexus 9516 User Manual

Cisco Nexus 9516
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Cisco Nexus 9516 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2014-06-24
Last Modified: 2019-03-05
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Table of Contents

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Cisco Nexus 9516 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model9516
Product TypeSwitch
Form FactorChassis
Total Slots16
Switching Capacity60 Tbps
Operating SystemCisco NX-OS
Product SeriesNexus
RedundancyN+1
CoolingFront-to-back airflow
ManagementCLI, SNMP
Supported ModulesVarious Nexus modules supported

Summary

Overview of Cisco Nexus 9516

Switch Components Overview

Provides an overview of the switch and its modular components like supervisors, controllers, line cards, and fabric modules.

Preparing the Site for Cisco Nexus 9516 Installation

Temperature and Humidity Requirements

Specifies the required operating and non-operating temperature and humidity ranges for the switch.

Altitude and Environmental Considerations

Outlines operational altitude limits and precautions for dust, EMI, and RFI.

Grounding and Power Planning

Explains grounding procedures and guides power requirement planning for the switch.

Rack and Cabinet Installation Requirements

Specifies the requirements for racks, cabinets, and clearances for proper switch installation.

Installing the Cisco Nexus 9516 Chassis

Rack and Cabinet Preparation

Instructions for preparing and installing the rack or cabinet for the chassis installation.

Switch Inspection and Rail Installation

Guidance on inspecting the new switch and installing bottom-support rails.

Chassis Installation and Grounding

Procedure for physically installing the switch chassis into a rack and grounding it.

Initial Switch Startup Procedure

Instructions for powering on and starting the switch after installation.

Connecting the Cisco Nexus 9516 to the Network

Port Connection Guidelines

Best practices for connecting network cables and transceivers to ports.

Console and Management Interface Connection

Steps for establishing console and management port connections for configuration.

Initial Switch Configuration

Guide to performing the initial configuration, including IP addressing and network setup.

Connecting Interface Ports

Instructions for connecting copper (BASE-T) and optical interface ports to network devices.

Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables

Guidelines for maintaining transceivers and optical cables for optimal performance.

Managing the Cisco Nexus 9516 Switch

Displaying Hardware and Module Information

How to display information about installed hardware modules and switch inventory.

Module Status and Temperature Monitoring

How to display the status, temperatures, and environmental information of switch modules.

Module Management Operations

Procedures for shutting down, starting up, reloading modules, and saving configurations.

Supervisor Modules and Power Modes

Details about supervisor modules, power modes, and fan tray operations.

Replacing and Installing Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies

Preventing Electrostatic Damage (ESD)

Essential steps to prevent electrostatic discharge when handling switch components.

Supervisor and System Controller Module Installation

Detailed instructions for installing or replacing supervisor and system controller modules.

Line Card and Fan Tray Replacement

Procedures for installing or replacing line cards and fan trays in the chassis.

Fabric Module and Power Supply Installation

Instructions for replacing fabric modules and installing or replacing power supply units.

Migrating to 100-Gigabit Line Cards

Steps for upgrading line cards and fabric modules to newer 100-Gigabit versions.

System Specifications for Cisco Nexus 9516

Environmental and Physical Specifications

Details ambient operating limits, dimensions, and weights of the switch and its components.

Power Specifications and Requirements

Details power specifications for supplies and requirements based on configuration modes.

LED Indicators for Cisco Nexus 9516 Modules

Chassis and System Controller LEDs

Describes the status and meaning of chassis and system controller module indicator LEDs.

Supervisor, Fan Tray, and Fabric Module LEDs

Explains the LEDs for supervisor, fan tray, and fabric modules indicating operational status.

Line Card and Power Supply LEDs

Details the LEDs for line cards and power supply modules, including status and fault indicators.

Additional Kits Included with the Switch

Accessory Kit Contents

Lists the contents of the accessory kit provided with the switch, such as cables and mounting hardware.

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