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Preface

This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation.

This preface includes the following sections:

???Audience, page ix

???Organization, page ix

???Conventions, page x

???Related Documentation, page xvi

???Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page xvii

Audience

To use this installation guide, you must be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and preferably be an electronic or electromechanical technician.

Organization

This guide is organized as follows:

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Waarschuwing BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES

Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen.

BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES

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T??m?? varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin k??sittelet laitteistoa, huomioi s??hk??piirien k??sittelemiseen liittyv??t riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehk??isytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten k????nn??kset l??ytyv??t laitteen mukana toimitettujen k????nnettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa n??kyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla.

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Attention IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE S??CURIT??

Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entra??ner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un ??quipement, soyez conscient des dangers li??s aux circuits ??lectriques et familiarisez-vous avec les proc??dures couramment utilis??es pour ??viter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements figurant dans les consignes de s??curit?? traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil, r??f??rez-vous au num??ro de l'instruction situ?? ?? la fin de chaque avertissement.

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CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI

Advarsel VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER

Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan f??re til skade p?? person. F??r du begynner ?? arbeide med noe av utstyret, m?? du v??re oppmerksom p?? farene forbundet med elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for ?? forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver advarsel for ?? finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne enheten.

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Aviso INSTRU????ES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURAN??A

Este s??mbolo de aviso significa perigo. Voc?? est?? em uma situa????o que poder?? ser causadora de les??es corporais. Antes de iniciar a utiliza????o de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos el??tricos e familiarize-se com as pr??ticas habituais de preven????o de acidentes. Utilize o n??mero da instru????o fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradu????o nos avisos de seguran??a traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.

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??Advertencia! INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

Este s??mbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad f??sica. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente el??ctrica y familiar??cese con los procedimientos est??ndar de prevenci??n de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrar?? el n??mero que le ayudar?? a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompa??a a este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

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Este s??mbolo de aviso significa perigo. Voc?? se encontra em uma situa????o em que h?? risco de les??es corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos el??tricos e familiarize-se com as pr??ticas padr??o de preven????o de acidentes. Use o n??mero da declara????o fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradu????o nos avisos de seguran??a traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRU????ES

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Related Documentation

Documentation for Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders is available at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/nexus-2000-series-fabric-extenders/tsd-products-suppo rt-series-home.html

The following are related Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender documents.

Release Notes

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series and Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Release Notes

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch Release Notes

Configuration Guides

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Configuration Limits for Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(2)N1(1)

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Configuration Limits for Cisco NX-OS Release 4.2(1)N1(1) and Release 4.2(1)N2(1)

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Fibre Channel over Ethernet Configuration Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Layer 2 Switching Configuration Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Multicast Routing Configuration Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Quality of Service Configuration Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS SAN Switching Configuration Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Security Configuration Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS System Management Configuration Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Unicast Routing Configuration Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch NX-OS Software Configuration Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Fabric Manager Configuration Guide, Release 3.4(1a)

Cisco Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 4.2

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Maintain and Operate Guides

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Operations Guide

Installation and Upgrade Guides

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series and Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform Hardware Installation Guide

Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 4.2(1)N1(1)

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders

Licensing Guide

Cisco NX-OS Licensing Guide

Command References

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Command Reference

Technical References

Cisco Nexus 5000 Series and Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender MIBs Reference

Error and System Messages

Cisco NX-OS System Messages Reference

Troubleshooting Guide

Cisco Nexus 5000 Troubleshooting Guide

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What???s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series or Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Switch

This chapter describes the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders (FEXs) and includes these sections:

???Information About Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus Switch, page 1-1

???Cisco Nexus 2300 Series, page 1-1

???Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E, page 1-10

???Cisco Nexus 2248TP, page 1-17

???Cisco Nexus 2248PQ, page 1-24

???Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE, Cisco Nexus N2K-C2232TM-E-10GE, page 1-27

???Cisco Nexus 2224TP, page 1-32

???Cisco Nexus 2148T, page 1-36

Information About Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus Switch

The Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders (FEXs) support Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet environments while allowing transparent migration to 10-Gigabit Ethernet virtual machine aware unified fabric technologies. The Cisco Nexus FEXs behave as remote I/O modules for a parent Cisco Nexus switch. The FEX is an extension of the parent Cisco Nexus switch fabric, with the FEX and the parent Cisco Nexus switch together forming a virtual modular system.

A Cisco Nexus FEX forwards all the traffic to the parent Cisco Nexus Switch over 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. Passing all traffic to the parent switch allows traffic to be shaped according to policies established on the parent Cisco Nexus switch with a single point of management.

Cisco Nexus 2300 Series

The Cisco Nexus 2300 Series FEXs are stackable, hardware capable, 1 RU FEXs that support 48 1/10G host ports as well as up to 6 40G uplink ports towards the parent switch. The 40G uplinks support bi-di optics for seamlessly connectivity. The platform has a deep 32MB shared buffer for increased performance.

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The Cisco Nexus 2348TQ provides 48 1/10GBASE-T host ports, while the Cisco Nexus 2348UPQ provides 48 1/10G host unified ports. The unified ports provide native Fibre Channel as well as 1/10G Ethernet and FCoE connectivity options.

You can order the platform with port side exhaust or port side intake air cooling. The port side exhaust cooling model is compatible with data center hot-aisle and cold-aisle designs. This orientation places the ports on the hot aisle aligned with the server ports. Port side intake airflow is used in network rack designs in the data center such that the ports face the cold aisle. The Cisco Nexus 2300 Series is built for non-stop operation, with redundant hot-swappable power supplies and redundant hot-swappable fans.

The Cisco Nexus 2300 Series platform is managed and configured by the upstream switch. The FEX software ships with the Cisco Nexus switch software. The FEX downloads the software image from the switch the same way that a module would download it from the supervisor in a modular chassis.

Note For the most current list of supported features, refer to the latest Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Release Notes at every release.

This section includes the following topics:

???Chassis, page 1-2

???Ports, page 1-5

???Power Supplies, page 1-6

???Fans, page 1-9

???Supported Transceivers and Cables, page 1-10

Chassis

The Cisco Nexus 2300 Series platform has a one-rack-unit (1 RU) form factor that takes up relatively little space, making it easy to incorporate into rack designs. The FEX is mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack. All switch ports at the rear of the unit are in close proximity to server ports, and all user-serviceable components are accessible from the fan side panel.

You can order it with port side exhaust or port side intake air cooling, and with AC or DC power supplies. The port side intake cooling model is intended for installations or deployments where the ports are in the cold aisle, and the fans and power supplies are in the warm aisle.

Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show the fan side view of the Cisco Nexus 2300 Series chassis. Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 show the port side view of the Cisco Nexus 2348TQ chassis, and Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6 show the port side view of the Cisco Nexus 2348UPQ chassis.

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On the Cisco Nexus 2348TQ, the host ports provide connectivity to 1/10GBASE-T Ethernet. Dedicated uplink ports are color coded yellow (Network Interface Ports). Service Interface ports are color coded white.

On the Cisco Nexus 2348UPQ the host unified ports provide connectivity to 1/10G Ethernet and FCoE. Host ports with UP functionality are color coded orange (Host Interface Ports). Dedicated uplink ports are color coded yellow (Network Interface Ports). Service Interface ports are color coded white.

Power Supplies

The Cisco Nexus 2300 Series platform has two 1+1 redundant power supplies. The chassis is fully functional with one power supply, but you can install a second power supply for power redundancy. The power supply is hot swappable during operations. Table 1-1 lists the power supplies that you can order with the Cisco Nexus 2300 Series platform.

Figure 1-7 shows an AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow. Figure 1-8 shows an AC power supply with port-side intake airflow. Figure 1-9 shows a DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow. Figure 1-10 shows a DC power supply with port-side intake airflow.

Figure 1-7 AC Power Supply with Port-Side Exhaust Airflow for the Cisco Nexus 2300 Platform Chassis

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Figure 1-10 DC Power Supply with Port-Side Intake Airflow for the Cisco Nexus 2300 Platform Chassis

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You can order the Cisco Nexus 2300 Series platform with AC power supplies that have port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow for cooling or DC power supplies that offer port-side exhaust and port-side intake airflow. The port-side intake airflow components have a black stripe on their front surface for easy visual identification. The port-side exhaust airflow components do not have a black stripe.

Note Colored handles on each power supply clearly indicate the airflow direction.

Caution Be sure that all of the power supply and fan modules in the same chassis have the same airflow direction and that the air intake for those modules is positioned on a cool aisle. If you install a module that uses a different direction of airflow than the other modules in the same switch, the switch can overheat and shut down. If you position a chassis with its modules taking cooling air from a warm aisle, the switch can over heat and shut down.

If one power supply is installed in the chassis, but the other power supply slot is empty, you should use a blank filler panel (part number N2200-P-BLNK) to cover the empty slot. Figure 1-11 shows a blank power supply filler panel.

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Figure 1-11 Blank Power Supply Filler Panel for the Cisco Nexus 2300 Platform Chassis

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For power supply specifications, see the ???Power Specifications??? section on page B-1. To replace a power supply, see the ???Removing and Installing Power Supplies??? section on page 4-16.

Fans

The Cisco Nexus 2300 Series platform has three, hot-swappable independent fans with support for 2+1 redundancy. Depending on the arrangement of hot and cold aisles in your data center, you can order port-side exhaust airflow to position the fan side of the FEX chassis in a cold aisle or port-side intake airflow to position the back of the FEX chassis in a cold aisle. Table 1-2 lists the part numbers for each of the fans that you can use with the Cisco Nexus 2300 Series chassis.

Note Blue color coded tabs indicate port-side exhaust airflow. Red color coded tabs indicate port-side intake airflow.

Caution Always make sure that all of the fan and power supply modules have the same direction of airflow and the same color designation for that airflow direction. The switch does not support having more than one direction of airflow with its modules.

To replace a fan, see the ???Removing and Installing a Fan??? section on page 4-19.

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Supported Transceivers and Cables

The Cisco Nexus 2300 Series platform supports a wide variety of 1, 10, and 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options.

Caution Currently, passive copper cables are not supported on the NIF/SIF ports. Also, 100M FX optics are not supported.

For the most current list of supported transceivers and optics, refer to the latest Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Release Notes at every release.

Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E is a stackable 1 RU 17.2-inch (45 cm) deep FEX that supports 48 1000-TX host-facing (downlink) ports and 4 10-Gigabit SFP+ network-facing (uplink) ports. You can order it with port side exhaust or port side intake air cooling, and with AC or DC power supplies.

You can use this FEX with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch. The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E is managed and configured by the upstream switch. The FEX software ships with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch software. The FEX downloads the software image from the switch the same way that a module would download it from the supervisor in a modular chassis.

This section includes the following topics:

???Chassis, page 1-10

???Ports, page 1-12

???Power Supplies, page 1-12

???Fan Trays, page 1-15

???Supported Transceivers and Cables, page 1-17

Chassis

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX chassis has a height of 1.72 inches (4.37 cm), a width of 17.3 inches (43.94 cm), and a depth of 17.7 inches (44.96 cm). It weighs 17.7 pounds (8.0 kg). Its one-rack-unit (1 RU) form factor takes up relatively little space, making it easy to incorporate into rack designs. The FEX is mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack. All switch ports at the rear of the unit are in close proximity to server ports, and all user-serviceable components are accessible from the fan side.

You can order it with port-side exhaust or port-side intake air cooling, and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the chassis with its fan side facing the cold aisle, you must order the chassis with port-side exhaust air flow. If you are going to install the chassis with its back end facing the cold aisle, you must order the chassis with port-side intake airflow.

Caution Always make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules have the same direction of airflow and the same color designation for that airflow direction. The switch does not support having more than one direction of airflow with its modules.

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Ports

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX supports a total of 48 100/1000BASE-T ports and four 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks (SFP+). The Cisco Nexus 2300 series provides three types of ports: ports for end-host attachment (host interfaces), uplink ports (fabric interfaces) and flexible ports (to be configured as either host or fabric interfaces). Fabric interfaces are for connectivity to the upstream parent Cisco Nexus switch and are indicated by yellow color. Flexible interfaces can be used for connectivity to the upstream parent or towards the host, and are indicated by white color.

Power Supplies

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX chassis has two bays for fan side AC or DC power supplies. This chassis is fully functional with one power supply, but you can install a second power supply for power redundancy. The power supply is hot swappable during operations.

Table 1-3 lists the power supplies that you can order with the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX.

Figure 1-14 shows an AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow. Figure 1-15 shows an AC power supply with port-side intake airflow. Figure 1-16 shows a DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow. Figure 1-17 shows a DC power supply with port-side intake airflow.

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You can order the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX with AC power supplies that have port side exhaust or port side intake airflow for cooling or DC power supplies that offer port side exhaust airflow. The port side intake airflow components have a black stripe on their fan side surface for easy visual identification. The port side exhaust airflow components do not have a black stripe.

Caution Be sure that all of the power supply and fan tray modules in the same chassis have the same airflow direction and that the air intake for those modules is positioned on a cool aisle. If you install a module that uses a different direction of airflow from the other modules in your system, you will see an error message. If you position a chassis with its modules taking cooling air from a warm aisle, the switch can over heat and shut down.

Figure 1-18 Blank Power Supply Filler Panel for the Cisco Nexus 2200 and Cisco Nexus 2300 Platform Chassis

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For power supply specifications, see the ???Power Specifications??? section on page B-1. To replace a power supply, see the ???Removing and Installing Power Supplies??? section on page 4-16. For LED descriptions, see Table E-1 on page E-2.

Fan Trays

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX has one fan tray that is hot swappable during operations. Depending on the arrangement of hot and cold aisles in your data center, you can order port-side exhaust airflow to position the fan side of the FEX chassis in a cold aisle or port-side intake airflow to position the back of the FEX chassis in a cold aisle. Table 1-4 lists the part numbers for each of the fan trays that you can use with the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E chassis.

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Table 1-4 Fan Trays for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEXs

Figure 1-19 shows a port-side exhaust airflow fan tray, and Figure 1-20 shows a port-side intake airflow fan tray.

Figure 1-19 Port-Side Exhaust Airflow Fan Tray Components for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E and 2224TP FEXs

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Figure 1-20 Port-Side Intake Airflow Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

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To replace a fan tray, see the ???Removing and Installing the Fan Tray??? section on page 4-21. For LED descriptions, see Table E-1 on page E-2.

Supported Transceivers and Cables

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet transceivers. The enhanced Small-Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) 10-Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is a bidirectional device with a transmitter and receiver. It has a 20-pin connector on the electrical interface and duplex LC connector on the optical interface. Currently, the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX supports the short-range SFP and long-range SFP transceiver. Copper interface cables are available for use with the 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ transceiver. For details see, the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Release Notes.

Cisco Nexus 2248TP

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP is a stackable 1 RU 17.2-inch (45 cm) deep FEX that supports 48 1000-TX host-facing (downlink) ports and 4 10-Gigabit SFP+ network-facing (uplink) ports. You can order it with port side exhaust or port side intake air cooling, and with AC or DC power supplies.

You can use this FEX with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch. The Cisco Nexus 2248TP is managed and configured by the upstream switch. The FEX software ships with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch software. The FEX downloads the software image from the switch the same way that a module would download it from the supervisor in a modular chassis.

This section includes the following topics:

???Chassis, page 1-18

???Ports, page 1-19

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???Supported Transceivers and Cables, page 1-24

Chassis

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX chassis has a height of 1.72 inches (4.37 cm), a width of 17.3 inches (43.94 cm), and a depth of 17.7 inches (44.96 cm). It weighs 17.7 pounds (8.0 kg). Its one-rack-unit (1 RU) form factor takes up relatively little space, making it easy to incorporate into rack designs. The FEX is mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack. All switch ports at the rear of the unit are in close proximity to server ports, and all user-serviceable components are accessible from the fan side.

You can order it with port-side exhaust or port-side intake air cooling (do not mix air directions for a chassis), and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the chassis with its fan side facing the cold aisle, you must order the chassis with port-side exhaust airflow. If you are going to install the chassis with its back end facing the cold aisle, you must order the chassis with port-side intake airflow.

Figure 1-21 shows the location of the components found on the fan side of the chassis, and Figure 1-22 shows the location of components found on the rear of the chassis. For information on what the chassis and component LEDs indicate, see Table E-1 on page E-2.

Figure 1-21 Fan side view of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP Chassis

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Figure 1-22 Rear View of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP Chassis

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Ports

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX supports a total of 48 100/1000BASE-T ports and four, 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks (SFP+). It provides two types of ports: host-facing downlink ports and network-facing uplink ports. Uplink ports are differentiated with yellow for connectivity to the upstream parent Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch.

Power Supplies

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX chassis has two bays for fan side AC or DC power supplies. This chassis is fully functional with one power supply, but you can install a second power supply for power redundancy. The power supply is hot swappable during operations.

Table 1-5 lists the power supplies that you can order with the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX.

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Figure 1-23 shows an AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow. Figure 1-24 shows an AC power supply with port-side intake airflow. Figure 1-25 shows a DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow.

Figure 1-23 AC Power Supply with Port-Side Exhaust Airflow for the Cisco Nexus 2200 and Cisco Nexus 2300 Platform Chassis

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You can order the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX with AC power supplies that have port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow for cooling or DC power supplies that offer port-side exhaust airflow. The port-side intake airflow components have a black stripe on their fan side surface for easy visual identification. The port-side exhaust airflow components do not have a black stripe.

Figure 1-26 Blank Power Supply Filler Panel for the Cisco Nexus 2200 and Cisco Nexus 2300 Platform Chassis

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Fan Tray

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP (and 2224TP) FEX has one fan tray that is hot swappable during operations. Depending on the arrangement of hot and cold aisles in your data center, you can order port-side exhaust airflow to position the fan side of the FEX chassis in a cold aisle or port-side intake airflow to position the back of the FEX chassis in a cold aisle. Table 1-6 lists the part numbers for each of the fan trays that you can use with the Cisco Nexus 2248TP and 2224TP chassis.

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Table 1-6 Fan Trays for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP and 2224TP FEXs

Figure 1-27 shows a port-side exhaust airflow fan tray, and Figure 1-28 shows a port side intake airflow fan tray.

Figure 1-27 Port-Side Exhaust Airflow Fan Tray Components for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP and 2224TP FEXs

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Figure 1-28 Port-Side Intake Airflow Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP and 2224TP FEXs

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To replace a fan tray, see the ???Removing and Installing the Fan Tray??? section on page 4-21. For LED descriptions, see Table E-1 on page E-2.

Supported Transceivers and Cables

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet transceivers. The enhanced Small-Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) 10-Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is a bidirectional device with a transmitter and receiver. It has a 20-pin connector on the electrical interface and duplex LC connector on the optical interface. Currently, the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX supports the short-range SFP and long-range SFP transceiver. Copper interface cables are available for use with the 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ transceiver. For an updated list of supported transceivers and optics, please see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Release Notes.

Cisco Nexus 2248PQ

The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ is a stackable 1 RU 17.2 inch (45 cm) deep FEX that supports high-density 10-Gigabit Ethernet environments and has 48 1/10-Gigabit SFP+ host interfaces and 4 QSFP+ (16 10-Gigabit) on network interfaces. QSFP+ connectivity simplifies cabling while lowering power and solution costs. You can order it with port side exhaust or port side intake air cooling, which makes this FEX compatible with hot-aisle, cold aisle data center designs.

You can use this FEX with the Cisco Nexus 5500 Series switch and the Cisco Nexus 6004 parent switch (The supported software is Cisco Nexus OS Release 6.0(2)N1(1)). The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ is managed and configured by the upstream switch. The FEX software ships with the Cisco Nexus 5500 Series switch software. The FEX downloads the software image from the switch the same way that a module would download it from the supervisor in a modular chassis.

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???Chassis, page 1-25

???Ports, page 1-25

???Power Supplies, page 1-25

???Fan Trays, page 1-26

???Supported SFP+ Transceivers, page 1-27

Chassis

The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ FEX chassis has a height of 1.72 inches (4.37 cm), a width of 17.3 inches (43.94 cm), and a depth of 17.7 inches (44.96 cm). It weighs 17.5 pounds (8.0 kg). Its one-rack-unit (1 RU) form factor takes up relatively little space, making it easy to incorporate into rack designs. The FEX is mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack. All of the switch ports at the rear of the chassis are in close proximity to server ports, and all user-serviceable components are accessible from the fan side.

You can order port-side exhaust airflow or port-side intake airflow for cooling. If you are going to install the chassis with its fan side facing the cold aisle, you must order the chassis with port-side exhaust air flow. If you are going to install the chassis with its back end facing the cold aisle, you must order the chassis with port-side intake airflow.

Ports

The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ FEX supports a total of 48 1/10-Gigabit Ethernet/Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) ports (SFP+) and 4 QSFP+ (16 10-Gigabit) fabric ports. The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ provides two types of ports: ports for end-host attachments and uplink ports. Uplink ports are differentiated with yellow for connectivity to the upstream parent Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch.

The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ 10GE Fabric Extender supports FCoE and Data Center Bridging (DCB) which increases the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of Ethernet networks by allowing the switches to support multiple traffic classes over a lossless Ethernet fabric, enabling consolidation of LAN, SAN, and cluster environments.

Power Supplies

The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ FEX chassis has two bays for fan side AC or DC power supplies. This chassis is fully functional with one power supply, but you can install a second power supply for power redundancy. The power supply is hot swappable during operations.

Table 1-7 lists the power supplies that you can order with the Cisco Nexus 2248PQ FEX.

Table 1-7 Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2200 and Cisco Nexus 2300 Platform Chassis

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Table 1-7 Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2200 and Cisco Nexus 2300 Platform Chassis

Figure 1-23 on page 1-20 shows an AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow. Figure 1-24 on page 1-21 shows an AC power supply with port-side intake airflow. Figure 1-25 on page 1-21 shows a DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow.

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2248PQ FEX with AC power supplies that have port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow for cooling or DC power supplies that have port-side exhaust airflow. The port-side intake airflow components have a black stripe on their fan side surface for easy visual identification. The port-side exhaust airflow components do not have a black stripe.

Table 1-5 on page 1-19 lists the power supplies that you can order with the Cisco Nexus 2200 and Cisco Nexus 2300 Platform FEXs.

If one power supply is installed in the chassis, but the other power supply slot is empty, you should use a blank filler panel (N2200-P-BLNK) to cover the empty slot. Figure 1-26 on page 1-22 shows a blank power supply filler panel.

For power supply specifications, see ???Power Specifications???. To replace a power supply, see the ???Removing and Installing Power Supplies??? section on page 4-16.

Caution Hot swapping of different direction fans and power supplies is not supported.

Fan Trays

The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ FEX has one fan tray that is hot swappable during operations. Depending on whether there is a cold aisle in the fan side or port side of the chassis, you can order port side exhaust airflow or port side intake airflow for the fan tray and the power supplies in the same chassis. Table 1-8 lists the part numbers for each of the fan trays that you can use with this chassis.

Table 1-8 Fan Trays for the Cisco Nexus 2248PQ FEX

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To replace a fan tray, see the ???Removing and Installing the Fan Tray??? section on page 4-21. For LED descriptions, see ???Chassis and Module LEDs for the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders???.

Supported SFP+ Transceivers

The Cisco Nexus 2248PQ Series FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet transceivers. The enhanced Small-Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) 10-Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is a bidirectional device with a transmitter and receiver. It has a 20-pin connector on the electrical interface and duplex LC connector on the optical interface. Currently, the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX supports the short-range SFP and long-range SFP transceiver. Copper interface cables are available for use with the 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ transceiver. For an updated list of supported transceivers and optics, please see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Release Notes.

Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE, Cisco Nexus N2K-C2232TM-E-10GE

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE is a stackable 1 RU 17.72 inch (45 cm) deep FEX that supports 32 1/10-Gigabit Base-T host-facing (downlink) ports and 8 10-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) network-facing (uplink) ports through an uplink module.

You can use this FEX with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch. The Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE is managed and configured by the upstream switch. The FEX software ships with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch software. The FEX downloads the software image from the switch the same way that a module would download it from the supervisor in a modular chassis.

You can use the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E-10GE with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch starting in the NX-OS 5.2(1)N1(1) release and beyond

This section includes the following topics:

???Chassis, page 1-27

???Ports, page 1-29

???Power Supplies, page 1-30

???Fan Trays, page 1-31

???Supported Transceivers and Cables, page 1-32

Chassis

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX chassis has a height of 1.72 inches (4.37 cm), a width of 17.3 inches (43.94 cm), and a depth of 17.7 inches (44.96 cm). It weighs 18.5 pounds (8.4 kg). Its one-rack-unit (1 RU) form factor takes up relatively little space, making it easy to incorporate into rack designs. The FEX is mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack and supports vertical orientation. All of the switch ports at the rear of the chassis are in close proximity to server ports, and all user-serviceable components are accessible from the fan side.

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You can order it with port-side exhaust or port-side intake air cooling, and AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the chassis with its fan side facing the cold aisle, you must order the chassis with port-side exhaust airflow. If you are going to install the chassis with its back end facing the cold aisle, you must order the chassis with port-side intake airflow.

Figure 1-29 shows the location of the components on the fan of the chassis, and Figure 1-30 shows the location of components on the rear of the chassis. For information on what the chassis and component LEDs indicate, see ???Chassis and Module LEDs for the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders???.

Figure 1-29 Fan side view of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE Chassis

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Figure 1-30 Rear View of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM Chassis

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Ports

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX supports a total of 32 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports (SFP+) and 8 10-Gigabit Ethernet/FCoE uplinks (SFP+). SFP transceivers can also be plugged into the SFP+ cages to allow a 1-Gigabit downlink. The Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE provides two types of ports: ports for end-host attachment and uplink ports. Uplink ports, which are colored yellow, connect to the upstream parent Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch.

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE supports Data Center Bridging (DCB) which increases the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of Ethernet networks by allowing the switches to support multiple traffic classes over a lossless Ethernet fabric. These features allow the switches to support multiple traffic classes over a lossless Ethernet fabric, enabling consolidation of LAN, SAN, and cluster environments.

Figure 1-31 shows the ports on the rear of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE chassis.

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Figure 1-31 Ports Located on the Rear of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE Chassis

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Power Supplies

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE FEX chassis has two bays for fan side AC or DC power supplies. This chassis is fully functional with one power supply, but you can install a second power supply for power redundancy. The power supply is hot-swappable during operations.

Table 1-9 lists the power supplies that you can order with the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE FEX.

Table 1-9 Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE FEX

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE FEX with AC power supplies that have port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow for cooling or DC power supplies that have port-side exhaust airflow. The port-side intake airflow components have a black stripe on their fan side surface for easy visual identification. The port-side exhaust airflow components do not have a black stripe.

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For power supply specifications, see Power Specifications, page B-1. To replace a power supply, see the ???Removing and Installing Power Supplies??? section on page 4-16.

For LED descriptions, see ???Chassis and Module LEDs for the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders???.

Fan Trays

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE FEX has one fan tray that is hot swappable during operations. Depending on whether there is a cold aisle in fan side or port side of the chassis, you can order port-side exhaust airflow or port-side intake airflow for the fan tray and the power supplies in the same chassis. Table 1-10 lists the part numbers for each of the fan trays that you can use with this chassis.

Table 1-10 Fan Trays for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE FEX

To see the components used when installing a fan tray, see Figure 1-32 (port-side exhaust airflow) or Figure 1-33 (port-side intake airflow).

Figure 1-32 Port-Side Exhaust Airflow Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE FEX

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To replace a fan tray, see the ???Removing and Installing the Fan Tray??? section on page 4-21. For LED descriptions, see Table E-1 on page E-2.

Supported Transceivers and Cables

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM-10GE Series FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet transceivers. The enhanced Small-Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) 10-Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is a bidirectional device with a transmitter and receiver. It has a 20-pin connector on the electrical interface and duplex LC connector on the optical interface. Currently, the FEX supports the short-range SFP and long-range SFP transceiver. Copper interface cables are available for use with the 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ transceiver. For an updated list of supported transceivers and optics, please see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Release Notes.

Cisco Nexus 2224TP

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP is a stackable 1 RU FEX. This FEX is very similar to the Cisco Nexus 2248TP except that it has 24 100/1000BASE-T downlink ports, 2 SFP+ uplink ports and you can order it with port-side exhaust airflow or port-side intake airflow. You can use this FEX with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch. The Cisco Nexus 2224TP is managed and configured by the upstream switch. The FEX

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software ships with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch software. The FEX downloads the software image from the switch the same way that a module would download it from the supervisor in a modular chassis.

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???Chassis, page 1-33

???Ports, page 1-34

???Power Supplies, page 1-34

???Fan Tray, page 1-35

???Supported SFP+ Transceivers, page 1-36

Chassis

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP chassis has a height of 1.72 inches (4.37 cm), a width of 17.34 inches (44.04 cm), and a depth of 18.9 inches (48.1 cm). It weighs 18 pounds (8.0 kg). Its one-rack-unit (1 RU) form factor takes up relatively little space, making it easy to incorporate into rack designs. The FEX is mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.26-cm) rack. It has port side exhaust or port side intake airflow for cooling. All switch ports are located at the rear of the unit in close proximity to server ports, and all user-serviceable components are accessible from the fan side.

Figure 1-34 shows the location of the components on the fan side of the chassis, and Figure 1-35 shows the location of components on the rear of the chassis. For information on what the chassis and component LEDs indicate, see Table E-1 on page E-2.

Figure 1-34 Fan side of the Cisco Nexus 2224TP Chassis

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The Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX supports a total of 24 100/1000BASE-T downlink ports and two SFP+ uplink ports on the rear panel. There is an HDMI port on the rear panel for console and management port connectivity. Uplink ports are colored yellow for connectivity to the upstream parent Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch.

Power Supplies

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX chassis has two bays for fan side AC or DC power supplies (the same power supplies used for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP). This chassis is fully functional with one power supply, but you can install a second power supply for power redundancy. The power supply is hot swappable during operations.

Table 1-11 lists the power supplies that you can order with the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX.

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To see the components that you use when installing a power supply unit, see Figure 1-23 on page 1-20 for the AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow, Figure 1-24 on page 1-21 for the AC power supply with port-side intake airflow, and Figure 1-25 on page 1-21 for the DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow.

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX with AC power supplies that have port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow for cooling or DC power supplies that have port-side exhaust airflow. The port-side intake airflow components have a black stripe on their fan side surface for easy visual identification. The port-side exhaust airflow components do not have a black stripe.

If one power supply is installed in the chassis, but the other power supply slot is empty, you should use a blank filler panel to cover the empty slot. Figure 1-26 on page 1-22 shows a blank power supply filler panel.

For power supply specifications, see Table B-1 on page B-2. To replace a power supply, see the ???Removing and Installing Power Supplies??? section on page 4-16.

Fan Tray

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX has one fan tray that is hot swappable during operations. Depending on whether there is a cold aisle in fan side or port-side of the chassis, you can order port-side exhaust airflow or port-side intake airflow for the fan tray and the power supplies in the same chassis. Table 1-12 lists the part numbers for each of the fan trays that you can use with this chassis.

Table 1-12 Fan Trays for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP and 2248TP FEXs

To see the components used when installing one of these fan trays, see Figure 1-27 (port side exhaust airflow) or Figure 1-28 (port side intake airflow).

To replace a fan tray, see the ???Removing and Installing the Fan Tray??? section on page 4-21. For LED descriptions, see Table E-1 on page E-2.

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Supported SFP+ Transceivers

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet transceivers. The enhanced Small-Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) 10-Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is a bidirectional device with a transmitter and receiver. It has a 20-pin connector on the electrical interface and duplex LC connector on the optical interface. Currently, the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX supports the short-range SFP and long-range SFP transceiver. Copper interface cables are available for use with the 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ transceiver. For an updated list of supported transceivers and optics, please see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Release Notes.

Cisco Nexus 2148T

The Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX is a 1 RU device that acts as a remote I/O module on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch. All device configurations are managed on the switch and configuration information is downloaded through inband communication to the FEX. You can use this FEX with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch. The FEX software ships with the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch software. The FEX downloads the software image from the switch the same way that a module would download it from the supervisor in a modular chassis.

This section includes the following topics:

???Features, page 1-36

???Chassis, page 1-36

???Ports, page 1-38

???Power Supplies, page 1-38

???Fan Tray, page 1-39

???Supported SFP Transceivers, page 1-40

Features

The Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX has the following features:

???Forty-eight 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

???Four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports

???Redundant (dual) 200-W modular, hot-swappable power supplies with a power switch on each supply

???Removable fan tray with redundant fans. The fan tray can be removed for hot swapping. If it is not replaced within 60 seconds, the system shuts down.

???Port-side exhaust airflow

Chassis

The Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX has a height of 1.72 inches (4.37 cm), a width of 17.3 inches (43.94 cm), and a depth of 20 inches (50.8 cm). The FEX is mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.24 cm) rack. The chassis requires 1 RU. One fan tray and two power supplies are located at the fan side of the device. The

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ports are located at the rear of the device. The chassis has port-side exhaust airflow with cool air entering the chassis through the fan tray and power supply modules and exhausting through the port side of the chassis.

Figure 1-36 identifies the features on the fan side of the Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX.

Figure 1-36 Fan side view of the Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX

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The rear of the Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX has 48 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, and status and ID LEDs. Figure 1-37 identifies the components found on the rear of the Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX.

Figure 1-37 Rear View of the Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX

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Ports

Each port on the Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX is numbered, and groups of ports are numbered based on their function. The ports are numbered from top to bottom and left to right.

Group 1 includes 48 1-Gigabit Ethernet data ports. Group 2 includes four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports. Figure 1-38 shows how ports are numbered and grouped by function.

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Power Supplies

The Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX uses a fan side 200-W AC power supply that has port-side exhaust airflow. The chassis has two bays for two power supplies. Two power supplies can be used for redundancy, but the Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX is fully functional with one power supply. Figure 1-39 shows the power supply with two LEDs: one for power status and one for a failure condition. The power supply is hot-swappable. For details on how to install a power supply, see the ???Removing and Installing Power Supplies??? section on page 4-16.

Figure 1-39 AC Power Supply for the Cisco Nexus 2148T Series FEX

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If one power supply is installed in the chassis, but the other power supply slot is empty, you should use a blank filler panel to cover the empty slot. Figure 1-40 shows a blank power supply filler panel.

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Figure 1-40 Blank Power Supply Filler Panel

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Fan Tray

The Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX has one fan tray that has port-side exhaust airflow. Figure 1-41 shows the fan tray. The fan tray is hot-swappable as long as you replace it within 60 seconds.

Figure 1-41 Port-Side Exhaust Airflow Fan Tray for Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX

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This chapter describes the Cisco Nexus 2200 Platform Fabric Extender (FEX) chassis and the components that you can connect to a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch. This chapter includes the following sections:

???Information About Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch, page 2-1

???Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX, page 2-2

???Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX, page 2-11

???Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX, page 2-15

???Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX, page 2-22

???Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX, page 2-27

Information About Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch

You can extend the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch architecture by connecting up to 32 FEXs as remote I/O modules. Depending on which FEX model that you connect to the switch, the FEX provides top-of-the-rack connectivity for up to 48, 32, or 24 hosts, and it becomes an extension of the parent Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch fabric, with the FEX and the switch becoming a virtual modular system. The FEX forwards all 100/1000 Ethernet or 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet traffic from the hosts to the switch over 10-Gbps uplinks. Traffic flows from the switch to the FEX over the 10-Gbps uplinks and to the individual hosts over 100/1000 Ethernet or 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet downlinks.

You connect a FEX uplink port to the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch through one of the following Ethernet I/O modules installed in the switch:

???F2 Series 48-port 1 or 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-F248XP-25)

???M1 Series 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-M132XP-12)

???M1 Series 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module with XL option (N7K-M132XP-12L)

???M2 Series 24-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-M224XP-23L)

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Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX (N2K-C2248TP-E) is a stackable 1-RU FEX that has 48 100/1000 Ethernet host-facing (downlink) ports and four 10-Gigabit Ethernet network-facing (uplink) ports. It requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 2-1 lists its physical characteristics.

1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed.

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E with port-side exhaust or back-to-front airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in a hot aisle, then order port-side exhaust airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in the cold aisle, order port-side intake airflow for the fan trays and power supplies.

Note For visual identification, port-side exhaust airflow power supplies and fan trays have a black stripe across their front, and port-side intake airflow modules do not have a black stripe across their front. All of the power supplies and fan trays must have the same direction of airflow for the components to properly function (all of these components must either have a black stripe or all of the components must not have a black stripe).

The front of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two chassis LEDs as shown in Figure 2-1. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power redundancy, you must install a second power supply.

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For LED descriptions, see Appendix E, ???LEDs.???

This section includes the following topics:

???Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX, page 2-4

???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX, page 2-4

???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX, page 2-7

???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX, page 2-9

Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

The downlink and uplink ports are numbered from top to bottom and then left to right as shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3 Port Numbering on the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

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Note For a fully dedicated 10-Gbps bandwidth through a M1 Series 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (either the N7K-M132XP-12 or N7K-M132XP-12L), connect each FEX to one port in a set of four shared ports on the module (you connect each set of shared ports to one FEX). If you are using the M2 Series 24-port, 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-M224XP-23L), you can connect the FEX to any of its ports for a fully dedicated bandwidth. If you are using the F2 Series 48-port, 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-F248XP-25), use the connectivity rule order (connect the same port numbers for each port group (for example, if you connect ports 1 and 2 of a port-group, then connect the same ports of another port group).

For information about the transceivers and connectors that you can use with these ports, see the ???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX??? section on page 2-9.

Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2200 Series FEX chassis have two slots for front-end AC or DC power supplies that have port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow. These chassis are fully functional with one power supply, but you can install a second power supply for power redundancy. If you have only one power supply in the chassis, install a blank filler panel (N2200-P-BLNK) to maintain the designed airflow in the chassis. You can install any of the following power supplies in those two bays:

??? AC power supply with port-exhaust airflow (N2200-PAC-400W)

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???AC power supply with port-side intake airflow (N2200-PAC-400W-B)

???DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (N2200-PDC-400W)

???DC power supply with port-side intake airflow (N2200-PDC-350W-B)

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

Figure 2-4 shows the exterior components on an AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (no black stripe on the front). Figure 2-5 shows the components on a DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow. Figure 2-6 shows the black stripe used to indicate port-side intake airflow (in this case on an AC power supply). Figure 2-7 shows the blank filler panel that you should install in an open power supply slot if the chassis has only one power supply.

Figure 2-4 AC Power Supply with Port-Side Exhaust Airflow for the Cisco Nexus 2200 Platform

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Figure 2-7 Blank Power Supply Filler Panel for a Cisco Nexus 2200 Platform Power Supply Bay

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For LED descriptions, see Appendix E, ???LEDs???.

For power supply specifications, see Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications???.

Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP, 2248TP, and 2248TP-E FEXs use the same fan tray that you can order with either port-side exhaust airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN) or port-side intake airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN-B). The fan tray includes a status LED that indicates whether the module is operational. You can hot swap the fan tray during operations.

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

Figure 2-8 shows the fan tray with port-side exhaust airflow (no black stripe on front) and identifies its components, and Figure 2-9 shows the fan tray with port-side intake airflow (black stripe on front) and identifies its components.

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Figure 2-9 Port-Side Intake Airflow Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX

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For information on this fan tray, see the ???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX??? section on page 2-14 and the fan tray specifications in Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications???. For LED descriptions, see Appendix E, ???LEDs???. To replace one of these fan trays, see the ???Removing and Installing the Fan Tray??? section on page 4-21.

Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet optical and copper transceivers and optical FEX Transceivers (FETs) for up to four fabric uplink connections to Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches, and it supports RJ-45 connectors for up to 48 downlink connections to hosts. For each uplink cable, you must use the same transceiver on both ends. Table 2-2 lists the transceivers supported by this FEX for its uplink fabric.

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Figure 2-11 SFP+ Copper Transceiver Module

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RJ-45 (both ends)

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Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX is a stackable 1-RU FEX that has 48 100/1000 Ethernet host-facing (downlink) ports and four 10-Gigabit Ethernet network-facing (uplink) ports. It requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 2-3 lists its physical characteristics.

1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed.

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You can order the Cisco Nexus 2248TP with port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the ports in a hot aisle, then order port-side exhaust airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the ports in the cold aisle, order port-side intake airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies.

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

Note For visual identification, port-side exhaust airflow fan trays and power supplies have a black stripe across their front, and port-side intake airflow modules do not have a black stripe across their front. All of the power supplies and fan trays must have the same direction of airflow for the components to properly function (all of these components must either have a black stripe or all of the components must not have a black stripe).

The front of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two chassis LEDs as shown in Figure 2-13. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power redundancy, you must install a second power supply.

Figure 2-13 Front View of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP Chassis

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The rear of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX has 48 100/1000 Ethernet downlink ports, four 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, an HDMI port, and LEDs, as shown in Figure 2-14.

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Figure 2-14 Rear View of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP Chassis

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This section includes the following topics:

???Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX, page 2-13

???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX, page 2-14

???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX, page 2-14

???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX, page 2-14

Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

The downlink and uplink ports are numbered from top to bottom and then left to right as shown in Figure 2-15.

Figure 2-15 Port Numbering on the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

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For information about the transceivers and connectors that you can use with these ports, see the ???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX??? section on page 2-14.

Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2200 Platform FEX chassis have two slots for front-end AC or DC power supplies that have port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow. These chassis are fully functional with one power supply, but you can install a second power supply for power redundancy. You can install any of the following power supplies in those two bays:

???AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (N2200-PAC-400W)

???AC power supply with port-side intake airflow (N2200-PAC-400W-B)

???DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (N2200-PDC-400W)

???DC power supply with port-side intake airflow (N2200-PDC-350W-B)

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

For information on these power supplies, see the ???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX??? section on page 2-14 and the power supply specifications in Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications.???. To replace one of these power supplies, see the ???Removing and Installing Power Supplies??? section on page 4-16.

Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP, 2248TP, and 2248TP-E FEXs use the same fan tray that you can order with either port-side exhaust airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN) or port-side intake airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN-B).

For information on this fan tray, see the ???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX??? section on page 2-7. For LED descriptions, see Appendix E, ???LEDs???.

Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet optical and copper transceivers and optical FEX Transceivers (FETs) for up to four fabric uplink connections to Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches, and it supports RJ-45 connectors for up to 48 downlink connections to hosts. For each uplink cable, you must use the same transceiver on both ends. Table 2-2 lists the transceivers supported by this FEX for its

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uplink fabric.

Figure 2-10 on page 2-10 shows the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink connections.

Figure 2-11 on page 2-11 identifies the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for uplink connections.

Figure 2-12 on page 2-11 identifies the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the downlink connections.

Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX is a stackable, 1- and 10-Gigabit FEX that has 32 1- and 10-Gbps Ethernet host-facing (downlink) 1/10GBASE-T ports and eight 10-Gbps Ethernet network-facing (uplink) SFP+ ports. It requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 2-7 lists its physical characteristics.

1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2232TM with port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in a hot aisle, then order port-side exhaust airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in the cold aisle, order port-side intake airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies.

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Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

The front of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two LEDs as shown in Figure 2-16. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power redundancy, you must install a second power supply.

Figure 2-16 Front View of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM Chassis

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The rear of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX has 32 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet downlink ports, eight 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, an HDMI port, and two LEDs, as shown in Figure 2-22.

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Figure 2-17 Rear View of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM Chassis

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This section includes the following topics:

???Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX, page 2-17

???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX, page 2-18

???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX, page 2-19

???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX, page 2-20

Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

The downlink and uplink ports are numbered from top to bottom and then from left to right as shown in Figure 2-23.

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Figure 2-18 Port Numbering on the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

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For information about the transceivers and connectors that you can use with these ports, see the ???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX??? section on page 2-20.

Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

???AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (N2200-PAC-400W)

???AC power supply with port-side intake airflow (N2200-PAC-400W-B)

???DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (N2200-PDC-400W)

???DC power supply with port-side intake airflow (N2200-PDC-350W-B)

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

If you have only one power supply in a chassis, then you must install a blank filler plate (N2200-P-BLNK) in the open slot to maintain the designed airflow.

For more information on these power supplies, see the ???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX??? section on page 2-4 and the power supply specifications in the Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications???.

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Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232PP and 2232TM FEX use the same fan tray, which you can order with either port-side exhaust airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN) or port-side intake airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN-B). The fan tray includes a status LED that indicates whether the module is operational.

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

Figure 2-19 shows the fan tray with port-side exhaust airflow (no black stripe across the front), and Figure 2-20 shows the fan tray with port-side intake airflow (black stripe across the front).

Figure 2-19 Port-Side Exhaust Airflow Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP and 2232TM FEXs

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Figure 2-20 Port-Side Intake Airflow Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP and 2232TM FEXs

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Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet optical and copper transceivers and optical FEX Transceivers (FETs) for up to eight fabric uplink connections to the following Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch I/O modules:

???F2 Series 48-port 10-Gigabit I/O module (N7K-F248XP-25)

???M1 Series 32-port, 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-M132XP-12)

???M1 Series 32-port, 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module with XL option (N7K-M132XP-12L)

???M2 Series 24-port 10-Gigabit I/O module (N7K-M224XP-23L)

You must use the same transceivers on both ends of the same uplink cable.

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Note To get the fully dedicated 10-Gbps bandwidth through a M1 Series 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module, connect each FEX to one port in a set of four shared ports on the module (you connect each set of shared ports to one FEX) and use the shared mode on the I/O module. If you are using the F2 Series 48-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-F248XP-25) or the M2 Series 24-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-M224XP-23L), you can connect the FEX to any of its ports.

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX also supports RJ-45 connectors for up to 32 downlink connections to hosts. Table 2-2 lists the transceivers supported by this FEX for its uplink and downlink connections.

1.The SFP-H10GB-CUxM transceivers are not supported by the M1 Series 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-M132XP-12). These transceivers are supported by the other Cisco Nexus 7000 Series I/O modules.

Figure 2-10 on page 2-10 shows the major features of the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink connections.

Figure 2-11 on page 2-11 shows the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for uplink connections.

Figure 2-12 on page 2-11 shows the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the downlink connections.

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Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX is a stackable 1- and 10-Gigabit FEX that has 32 1- and 10-Gbps Ethernet host-facing (downlink) SFP or SFP+ ports and eight 10-Gbps Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) network-facing (uplink) SFP+ or FET ports. It requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 2-7 lists its physical characteristics.

1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2232PP with port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in a hot aisle, then order port-side exhaust airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in the cold aisle, order port-side intake airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies.

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

The front of the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two LEDs as shown in Figure 2-21. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power redundancy, you must install a second power supply.

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This section includes the following topics:

???Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX, page 2-24

???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX, page 2-25

???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX, page 2-26

???Transceivers Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX, page 2-26

Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

The downlink and uplink ports are numbered from top to bottom and then from left to right as shown in Figure 2-23.

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Figure 2-23 Port Numbering on the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

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For information about the transceivers and connectors that you can use with these ports, see the ???Transceivers Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX??? section on page 2-26.

Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

???AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (N2200-PAC-400W)

???AC power supply with port-side intake airflow (N2200-PAC-400W-B)

???DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (N2200-PDC-400W)

???DC power supply with port-side intake airflow (N2200-PDC-350W-B)

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

For information on these power supplies, see the ???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX??? section on page 2-14 and the power supply specifications in the ???Technical Specifications??? section on page B-1.

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Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232PP and 2232TM FEX use the same fan tray, which you can order with either port-side exhaust airflow (N2K-C2232-FAN) or port-side intake airflow (N2K-C2232-FAN-B).

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

For more information on this fan tray, see the ???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX??? section on page 2-19 and the fan tray specifications in Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications???. For LED descriptions, see Appendix E, ???LEDs???.

Transceivers Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet optical and copper transceivers and optical FEX Transceivers (FETs) for up to eight fabric uplink connections to the following Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch I/O modules:

???F2 Series 48-port 10-Gigabit I/O module (N7K-F248XP-25)

???M1 Series 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-M132XP-12)

???M1 Series 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module with XL option (N7K-M132XP-12L)

???M2 Series 24-port 10-Gigabit I/O module (N7K-M224XP-23L)

You must use the same transceivers on both ends of the same uplink cable.

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX also supports RJ-45 connectors for up to 32 downlink connections to hosts. Table 2-2 lists the transceivers supported by this FEX for its uplink and downlink connections.

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Figure 2-10 on page 2-10 shows the major features of the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink connections.

Figure 2-11 on page 2-11 shows the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for uplink connections.

Figure 2-12 on page 2-11 shows the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the downlink connections.

Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX is a stackable Gigabit Ethernet FEX that has 24 100/1000BASE-T Ethernet host-facing (downlink) RJ-45 ports and two 10-Gigabit Ethernet network-facing (uplink) SFP+ ports. It requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 2-9 lists its physical characteristics.

1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed.

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX with port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in a hot aisle, then order port-side exhaust airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in the cold aisle, order port-side intake airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies.

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Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

The front of the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two LEDs as shown in Figure 2-24. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power redundancy, you must install a second power supply.

Figure 2-24 Front View of the Cisco Nexus 2224TP Chassis

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The rear of the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX has 24 100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet downlink ports, two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, an HDMI port, and LEDs, as shown in Figure 2-25.

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Figure 2-25 Rear View of the Cisco Nexus 2224TP Chassis

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This section includes the following topics:

???Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX, page 2-29

???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX, page 2-30

???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX, page 2-31

???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX, page 2-31

Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

The downlink and uplink ports are numbered from top to bottom and then from left to right as shown in Figure 2-26.

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Figure 2-26 Port Numbering on the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

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For information about the transceivers and connectors that you can use with these ports, see the ???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX??? section on page 2-31.

Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

???AC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (N2200-PAC-400W)

???AC power supply with port-side intake airflow (N2200-PAC-400W-B)

???DC power supply with port-side exhaust airflow (N2200-PDC-400W)

???DC power supply with port-side intake airflow (N2200-PDC-350W-B)

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

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Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP, 2248TP, and 2248TP-E FEXs use the same fan tray that you can order with either port-side exhaust airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN) or port-side intake airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN-B).

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet optical and copper transceivers and optical FEX Transceivers (FETs) for up to four fabric uplink connections to Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches, and it supports RJ-45 connectors for up to 48 downlink connections to hosts. For each uplink cable, you must use the same transceiver on both ends. Table 2-2 lists the transceivers supported by this FEX for its uplink fabric.

Figure 2-10 on page 2-10 shows the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink connections.

Figure 2-11 on page 2-11 identifies the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for uplink connections.

Figure 2-12 on page 2-11 identifies the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the downlink connections.

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This chapter describes the Cisco Nexus 2200 Platform Fabric Extender (FEX) chassis and the components that you can connect to a Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switch.

This chapter includes the following sections:

???Information About Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 9396PX Switch, page 3-1

???Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX, page 3-1

???Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX, page 3-10

???Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX, page 3-15

???Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX, page 3-21

???Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX, page 3-25

Information About Using a Fabric Extender with a Cisco Nexus 9396PX Switch

With Cisco NX-OS Release 6.1(2)I2(3) and later releases, you can extend the Cisco Nexus 9396PX switch architecture by connecting up to six FEXs as remote I/O modules. Depending on which FEX model that you connect to the switch, the FEX provides top-of-the-rack connectivity for up to 48, 32, or 24 hosts, and it becomes an extension of the parent Cisco Nexus 9396PX switch fabric, with the FEX and the switch becoming a virtual modular system. The FEX forwards all 100/1000 Ethernet or 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet traffic from the hosts to the switch over 10-Gbps uplinks. Traffic flows from the switch to the FEX over the 10-Gbps uplinks and to the individual hosts over 100/1000 Ethernet or 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet downlinks.

Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX (N2K-C2248TP-E) is a stackable 1-RU FEX that has 48 100/1000 Ethernet host interfaces (downlink ports for copper RJ-45 connectors) and four 10-Gigabit Ethernet fabric interfaces (uplink ports for copper/optical SFP+ connectors). This FEX requires a 19-inch (48.26-cm) rack for its installation. Table 3-1 lists its physical characteristics.

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1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed.

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX with port-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in a hot aisle, then order port-side-exhaust airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in the cold aisle, order port-side-intake airflow for all of the fan trays and power supplies.

Note For visual identification, port-side-intake airflow power supplies and fan trays have a black stripe across their front, and port-side-exhaust airflow modules do not have a black stripe across their front. All of the power supplies and fan trays must have the same direction of airflow for the components to properly function (all of these components must either have a black stripe or all of the components must not have a black stripe).

The front of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two chassis LEDs as shown in Figure 3-1. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power redundancy, you must install a second power supply.

Figure 3-1 Front View of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E Chassis

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The rear of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX chassis has 48 100/1000 Ethernet downlink ports, four 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, an HDMI port, and LEDs, as shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Rear View of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E Chassis

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This section includes the following topics:

???Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX, page 3-3

???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX, page 3-4

???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX, page 3-6

???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX, page 3-8

Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

The downlink and uplink ports are numbered from top to bottom and then left to right as shown in Figure 3-3.

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For information about the transceivers and connectors that you can use with these ports, see the ???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX??? section on page 3-8.

Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2200 Series FEX chassis have two slots for front-end AC or DC power supplies that have port-side-exhaust or port-side-intake airflow. These chassis are fully functional with one power supply, but you can install a second power supply for power redundancy. If you have only one power supply in the chassis, install a blank filler panel (N2200-P-BLNK) to maintain the designed airflow in the chassis. You can install any of the following power supplies in those two bays:

???AC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (N2200-PAC-400W)

???AC power supply with port-side-intake airflow (N2200-PAC-400W-B)

???DC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (N2200-PDC-400W)

???DC power supply with port-side-intake airflow (N2200-PDC-350W-B)

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

Figure 3-4 shows the exterior components on an AC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (no black stripe on the front). Figure 3-5 shows the components on a DC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow. Figure 3-6 shows the black stripe used to indicate port-side-intake airflow (in this case on an AC power supply). Figure 3-7 shows the blank filler panel that you should install in an open power supply slot if the chassis has only one power supply.

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Figure 3-6 Black Stripe Used to Indicate Port-Side-Intake Airflow

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Figure 3-7 Blank Power Supply Filler Panel for a Cisco Nexus 2200 Platform Power Supply Bay

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For LED descriptions, see Appendix E, ???LEDs???.

For power supply specifications, see the Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications???.

Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP, 2248TP, and 2248TP-E FEXs use the same fan tray that you can order with either port-side-exhaust airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN) or port-side-intake airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN-B). The fan tray includes a status LED that indicates whether the module is operational.

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

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Figure 3-8 shows the fan tray with port-side-exhaust airflow (no black stripe on front) and identifies its components, and Figure 3-9 shows the fan tray with port-side-intake airflow (black stripe on front) and identifies its components.

Figure 3-8 Port-Side-Exhaust Airflow Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX

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For more information on the transceivers that you can use with this FEX, see the Cisco Transceiver Modules Compatibility Information at http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/interfaces-modules/transceiver-modules/products-device-suppor t-tables-list.html.

Figure 3-10 shows the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink connections.

Figure 3-10 SFP+ Optical Transceivers and FETs

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Figure 3-11 identifies the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for uplink connections. For the cable specifications that apply to these transceivers, see Appendix C, ???Cable and Port Specifications???.

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Figure 3-11 SFP+ Copper Transceiver Module

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Figure 3-12 identifies the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the downlink connections.

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Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX (N2K-C2248TP) is a stackable 1-RU FEX that has 48 100/1000 Ethernet host interfaces (downlink ports for copper RJ-45 connectors) and four 10-Gigabit Ethernet fabric interfaces (uplink ports for copper/optical SFP+ transceivers). It requires a 19-inch (48.26-cm) rack for its installation. Table 3-3 lists its physical characteristics.

1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed.

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You can order the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX with front-to-back (port-side exhaust) or back-to-front (port-side intake) airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in a hot aisle, then order port-side-exhaust airflow for the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in the cold aisle, order port-side-intake airflow for the fan trays and power supplies.

Note For visual identification, port-side-intake airflow fan trays and power supplies have a black stripe across their front, and port-side-exhaust airflow modules do not have a black stripe across their front. All of the power supplies and fan trays must have the same direction of airflow for the components to properly function (all of these components must either have a black stripe or all of the components must not have a black stripe).

The front of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two chassis LEDs as shown in Figure 3-13. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power redundancy, you must install a second power supply.

Figure 3-13 Front View of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP Chassis

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The rear of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX has 48 100/1000 Ethernet downlink ports, four 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, an HDMI port, and LEDs, as shown in Figure 3-14.

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Figure 3-14 Rear View of the Cisco Nexus 2248TP Chassis

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This section includes the following topics:

???Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX, page 3-12

???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX, page 3-13

???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX, page 3-13

???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX, page 3-13

Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

The downlink and uplink ports are numbered from top to bottom and then left to right as shown in Figure 3-15.

Figure 3-15 Port Numbering on the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

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For information about the transceivers and connectors that you can use with these ports, see the ???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX??? section on page 3-13.

Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2200 Platform FEX chassis have two slots for front-end AC or DC power supplies that have port-side-exhaust or port-side-intake airflow. These chassis are fully functional with one power supply, but you can install a second power supply for power redundancy. You can install any of the following power supplies in those two bays:

???AC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (N2200-PAC-400W)

???AC power supply with port-side-intake airflow (N2200-PAC-400W-B)

???DC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (N2200-PDC-400W)

???DC power supply with port-side-intake airflow (N2200-PDC-350W-B)

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

For information on these power supplies, see the ???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX??? section on page 3-13 and the power supply specifications in the Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications???.

Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP, 2248TP, and 2248TP-E FEXs use the same fan tray that you can order with either port-side-exhaust airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN) or port-side-intake airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN-B).

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

For information on this fan tray, see the ???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX??? section on page 3-6 and the fan tray specifications in Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications???. For LED descriptions, see Appendix E, ???LEDs???.

Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet copper and optical transceivers for up to four fabric uplink connections to Cisco Nexus 9396PX switches, and it supports 100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 connectors for up to 48 downlink connections to hosts. For each uplink cable, you must use the same transceiver on both ends. Table 3-2 lists the transceivers supported by this FEX for its uplink fabric.

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Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

Figure 3-10 on page 3-9 shows the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink connections.

Figure 3-11 on page 3-10 identifies the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for uplink connections.

Figure 3-12 on page 3-10 identifies the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the downlink connections.

Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX (N2K-C2232TM) is a stackable 1-RU FEX that has 32 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet host interfaces (1/10GBASE-T downlink ports for RJ-45 connectors) and eight 10-Gigabit Ethernet fabric interfaces (copper/optical uplink ports for SFP+ transceivers). It requires a 19-inch (48.26-cm) rack for its installation. Table 3-7 lists its physical characteristics.

1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2232TM with port-side exhaust or port-side-intake airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in a hot aisle, then order port-side exhaust airflow for the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in the cold aisle, order port-side intake airflow for the fan trays and power supplies.

The front of the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two LEDs as shown in Figure 3-16. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power redundancy, you must install a second power supply.

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For LED descriptions, see Appendix E, ???LEDs???.

This section includes the following topics:

???Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX, page 3-17

???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX, page 3-17

???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX, page 3-18

???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX, page 3-19

Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

The downlink and uplink ports are numbered from top to bottom and then from left to right as shown in Figure 3-23.

Figure 3-18 Port Numbering on the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

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For information about the transceivers and connectors that you can use with these ports, see the ???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX??? section on page 3-19.

Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

???AC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (N2200-PAC-400W)

???AC power supply with port-side-intake airflow (N2200-PAC-400W-B)

???DC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (N2200-PDC-400W)

???DC power supply with port-side-intake airflow (N2200-PDC-350W-B)

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

If you have only one power supply in a chassis, then you must install a blank filler plate (N2200-P-BLNK) in the open slot to maintain the designed airflow.

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For more information on these power supplies, see the ???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E FEX??? section on page 3-4 and the power supply specifications in the Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications???.

Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232PP and 2232TM FEX use the same fan tray, which you can order with either port-side-exhaust airflow (N2K-C2232-FAN) or port-side-intake airflow (N2K-C2232-FAN-B). The fan tray includes a status LED that indicates whether the module is operational.

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

Figure 3-19 shows the fan tray with port-side-exhaust airflow (no black stripe across the front), and Figure 3-20 shows the fan tray with port-side-intake airflow (black stripe across the front).

Figure 3-19 Front-to-Back Airflow Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP and 2232TM FEXs

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Figure 3-20 Back-to-Front Airflow Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP and 2232TM FEXs

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Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet optical and copper transceivers and optical FEX Transceivers (FETs) for up to eight fabric uplink connections to the Cisco Nexus 9396PX switch.

The Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX also supports RJ-45 connectors for up to 32 downlink connections to hosts. Table 3-2 lists the transceivers and connectors supported by this FEX for its uplink and downlink connections.

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Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX (N2K-C2248PP) is a stackable 1-RU FEX that has 32 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet host interfaces (downlink ports for SFP and SFP+ transceivers) and eight 10-Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) fabric interfaces (uplink ports for SFP+ transceivers). This FEX requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 3-7 lists its physical characteristics.

1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2232PP with front-to-back (port-side exhaust) or back-to-front (port-side intake) airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in a hot aisle, then order port-side-exhaust airflow for the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in the cold aisle, order port-side-intake airflow for the fan trays and power supplies.

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

The front of the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two LEDs as shown in Figure 3-21. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power redundancy, you must install a second power supply.

Figure 3-21 Front View of the Cisco Nexus 2232PP Chassis

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The rear of the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX has 32 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet downlink SFP or SFP+ ports, eight 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink SFP+ or FET ports, an HDMI port, and two LEDs, as shown in Figure 3-22.

Figure 3-22 Rear View of the Cisco Nexus 2232PP Chassis

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This section includes the following topics:

???Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX, page 3-22

???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX, page 3-23

???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX, page 3-23

???Transceivers Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX, page 3-24

Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

The downlink and uplink ports are numbered from top to bottom and then from left to right as shown in Figure 3-23.

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Figure 3-23 Port Numbering on the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

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For information about the transceivers and connectors that you can use with these ports, see the ???Transceivers Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX??? section on page 3-24.

Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

???AC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (N2200-PAC-400W)

???AC power supply with port-side-intake airflow (N2200-PAC-400W-B)

???DC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (N2200-PDC-400W)

???DC power supply with port-side-intake airflow (N2200-PDC-350W-B)

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232PP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2232PP and 2232TM FEX use the same fan tray, which you can order with either port-side-exhaust airflow (N2K-C2232-FAN) or port-side-intake airflow (N2K-C2232-FAN-B).

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

For more information on this fan tray, see the ???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM FEX??? section on page 3-18 and the fan tray specifications in Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications???. For LED descriptions, see Appendix E, ???LEDs???.

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Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

Figure 3-10 on page 3-9 shows the major features of the SFP+ optical transceiver used for uplink connections.

Figure 3-11 on page 3-10 shows the major features of the SFP+ copper transceiver and cable used for uplink connections.

Figure 3-12 on page 3-10 shows the major features of RJ-45 connectors, which are used for the downlink connections.

Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX is a stackable, 1-RU FEX that has 24 100/1000 Ethernet host interfaces (100/1000BASE-T downlink ports for RJ-45 connectors) and two 10-Gigabit Ethernet fabric interfaces (copper/optical uplink ports for SFP+ transceivers). It requires a 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack for its installation. Table 3-9 lists its physical characteristics.

1. Measured with two power supplies and one fan module installed.

You can order the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX with front-to-back (port-side exhaust) or port-side-intake (port-side intake) airflow and with AC or DC power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in a hot aisle, then order port-side-exhaust airflow for the fan trays and power supplies. If you are going to install the port side in the cold aisle, order port-side-intake airflow for the fan trays and power supplies.

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The front of the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX chassis has one or two power supplies, a fan tray, and two LEDs as shown in Figure 3-24. This FEX model requires one power supply, but if you want power redundancy, you must install a second power supply.

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

Figure 3-24 Front View of the Cisco Nexus 2224TP Chassis

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The rear of the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX has 24 100/1000BASE-T Ethernet downlink ports, two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, an HDMI port, and LEDs, as shown in Figure 3-25.

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Figure 3-25 Rear View of the Cisco Nexus 2224TP Chassis

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This section includes the following topics:

???Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX, page 3-27

???Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX, page 3-28

???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX, page 3-28

???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX, page 3-28

Ports for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

The downlink and uplink ports are numbered from top to bottom and then from left to right as shown in Figure 3-26.

Figure 3-26 Port Numbering on the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

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Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

For information about the transceivers and connectors that you can use with these ports, see the ???Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX??? section on page 3-28.

Power Supplies for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

???AC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (N2200-PAC-400W)

???AC power supply with port-side-intake airflow (N2200-PAC-400W-B)

???DC power supply with port-side-exhaust airflow (N2200-PDC-400W)

???DC power supply with port-side-intake airflow (N2200-PDC-350W-B)

Caution Make sure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules use the same airflow direction and have the same color designation on the front. Otherwise, the switch can over heat and shut down,

Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP, 2248TP, and 2248TP-E FEXs use the same fan tray that you can order with either port-side-exhaust airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN) or port-side-intake airflow (N2K-C2248-FAN-B).

For information on this fan tray, see the ???Fan Tray for the Cisco Nexus 2248TP FEX??? section on page 3-13 and the fan tray specifications in Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications???. For LED descriptions, see Appendix E, ???LEDs???. To replace one of these fan trays, see ???Removing and Installing the Fan Tray??? section on page 4-21.

Transceivers and Connectors Supported by the Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX

The Cisco Nexus 2224TP FEX supports SFP+ Ethernet optical and copper transceivers and optical FEX Transceivers (FETs) for up to two fabric uplink connections to Cisco Nexus 9396PX switches, and it supports RJ-45 connectors for up to 24 downlink connections to hosts. Table 3-2 lists the transceivers supported by this FEX for its uplink and downlink connections.

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Installing a Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender

This chapter describes how to install the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders (FEXs) and includes the following sections:

???Preparing for Installation, page 4-2

???Installing the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack, page 4-6

???Grounding the System, page 4-7

???Grounding the Chassis, page 4-14

???Starting the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender, page 4-14

???Removing and Installing Components, page 4-16

???Repacking the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender for Return Shipment, page 4-23

Note Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for important safety information.

Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Statement 1071

Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

Statement 1017

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel must be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Statement 1030

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This section includes the following topics:

???Installation Options, page 4-2

???Airflow Considerations, page 4-2

???Chassis Weight, page 4-3

???Installation Guidelines, page 4-3

???Required Tools and Equipment, page 4-4

???Unpacking and Inspecting the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender, page 4-5

Installation Options

The Cisco Nexus FEX can be installed using the following methods:

???In an open EIA rack, using the following items:

???The rack-mount kit shipped with the device

???The EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately)

???In a perforated or solid-walled EIA cabinet, using one of the following:

???The rack-mount kit shipped with the device

???The EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately)

For instructions on installing the device using the rack-mount kit shipped with the device, see the ???Installing the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack??? section on page 4-6.

Note The optional EIA Shelf Bracket Kit is not provided with the device. To order the kit, contact your device provider.

Airflow Considerations

Airflow through the Cisco Nexus FEX is from the port side exhaust to the back or the back to the port side exhaust. To ensure proper airflow, follow these guidelines:

???Position the chassis so that its air intake side (port side exhaust side for port side exhaust airflow or back side for port side intake airflow) is in a cold aisle. Otherwise, an overtemperature condition can occur and the system can shut down.

???Avoid having the air intake where other systems exhaust air.

???Due to the shallow depth of the Cisco Nexus FEX, it is also possible for air to recirculate across the top and bottom of the chassis in a partially populated rack.

???Make sure that the fan tray and power supply modules all use the same direction of airflow. All of the modules should have no black stripe (port side exhaust airflow) or all of the modules should have a black stripe (port side intake airflow).

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Note If the switch is powered up with modules that have different airflow directions, you need to shut down the switch before replacing the modules with the wrong airflow direction.

???Maintain ambient airflow throughout the data center to ensure normal operation.

???Consider the heat dissipation of all equipment when determining air-conditioning requirements. When evaluating airflow requirements, take into consideration that hot air generated by equipment at the bottom of the rack can be drawn in the intake ports of the equipment above.

???If you mount a chimney type of rack, avoid mounting it in a way that is contrary to the direction of flow in the chimney, where the chimney overpowers the system fans.

Chassis Weight

When lifting the system, follow these guidelines:

???Disconnect all power and external cables before lifting the system.

???Have two people lift the system. The Cisco Nexus FEXs can weigh up to 18.5 pounds (8.4 kg).

???Ensure that your footing is solid and the weight of the system is evenly distributed between your feet.

???Lift the system slowly, keeping your back straight. Lift with your legs, not with your back. Bend at the knees, not at the waist.

Installation Guidelines

When installing the Cisco Nexus FEX, follow these guidelines:

???Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the chassis. Appendix G, ???Site Preparation and Maintenance Records,??? lists the recommended site planning tasks.

???Record the information listed in Appendix G, ???Site Preparation and Maintenance Records,??? as you install and configure the device.

???Ensure that there is adequate space around the device to allow for servicing the device and for adequate airflow (Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications,??? lists airflow requirements).

???Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the heat dissipation requirements listed in Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications,???

???Ensure that the chassis air intake will be located in a cold aisle and away from the exhaust of other systems.

???Ensure that all of the fan tray and power supply modules have the same direction of airflow as follows (the switch supports only one airflow direction for all modules):

???Port-side intake airflow modules have black stripes.

???Port-side exhaust airflow modules have no colored stripes.

Note If the switch is powered up with modules that have different airflow directions, you need to shut down the switch before replacing the modules with the wrong airflow direction.

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???Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in Appendix A, ???Cabinet and Rack Installation.???

Note Jumper power cords are available for use in a cabinet. See the ???Jumper Power Cord??? section on page C-8.

???Ensure that the chassis is adequately grounded. If the device is not mounted in a grounded rack, we recommend connecting both the system ground on the chassis and the power supply ground to an earth ground.

???Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in Appendix B, ???Technical Specifications,??? If available, you can use an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.

Caution Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the Cisco Nexus FEX, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns.

???Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes. For North America, the power supply requires a 15-A or 20-A circuit.

Caution To prevent loss of input power, ensure the total maximum loads on the circuits supplying power to the device are within the current ratings for the wiring and breakers.

???Use the following screw torques when installing the device:

???Captive screws: 4 in-lb

???M3 screws: 4 in-lb

???M4 screws: 12 in-lb

???10-32 screws: 20 in-lb

???12-24 screws: 30 in-lb

Required Tools and Equipment

Before beginning the installation, ensure that the following items are ready:

???Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability

???3/16-inches flat-blade screwdriver

???Tape measure and level

???ESD wrist strap or other grounding device

???Antistatic mat or antistatic foam

The following additional items (not found in the accessory kit) are required to ground the chassis:

???Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the Cisco Nexus FEX to proper grounding facilities

???Crimping tool large enough to accommodate girth of lug

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??? Wire-stripping tool

Unpacking and Inspecting the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender

Caution When handling device components, wear an ESD wrist strap and handle modules by the carrier edges only. An ESD socket is provided on the chassis. For the ESD socket to be effective, the chassis must be grounded through the power cable, the chassis ground, or the metal-to-metal contact with a grounded rack.

Tip Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future.

Note The device is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or any items are missing, contact your customer service representative immediately.

To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:

Step 1 Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify that you have received all items, including the following:

???Print documentation

???Grounding lug kit

???Rack-mount kit

???ESD wrist strap

???Cables with connectors

???Any optional items ordered

Step 2 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following information ready:

???Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip)

???Model and serial number of the damaged unit

???Description of damage

???Effect of damage on the installation

Step 3 Make sure that the fan tray and power supplies all use the same direction of airflow.

???Port-side exhaust airflow modules do not have a black stripe across the front of the module.

???Port-side intake airflow modules have a black stripe across the front of the module.

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To install the device in a cabinet or rack using the rack-mount kit provided with the device, follow these steps:

Step 1 Install the front rack-mount brackets as follows:

a.Position a front rack-mount bracket against the chassis and align the screw holes. Attach the front rack-mount bracket to the chassis with six of the M4 screws.

b.Repeat with the other front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the device.

Step 2 Install the rack-mount guides on the device as follows:

a.Position one of the rack-mount brackets against the side of the device and align the screw holes. Attach the bracket to the device with two of the flat-head M4 screws.

b.Repeat with the other rack-mount bracket on the other side of the device.

Step 3 Attach the slider rails to the rack. Use two 12-24 screws or two 10-32 screws, depending on the rack rail thread type. For racks with square holes, insert the 12-24 cage nuts in position behind the mounting holes in the slider rails.

a.Repeat with the other slider rail on the other side of the rack.

b.Use the tape measure and level to verify that the rails are horizontal and at the same height.

Step 4 Insert the device into the rack as follows:

a.Using both hands, position the device with the back of the device between the port side exhaust posts of the rack.

b.Align the two rack-mount guides on either side of the device with the slider rails installed in the rack. Slide the rack-mount glides onto the slider rails, and then gently slide the device all the way into the rack. If the device does not slide easily, try realigning the rack-mount glides on the slider rails.

Step 5 Stabilize the device in the rack by attaching the front rack-mount brackets to the front rack-mounting rails as follows:

a.Insert two screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on the rack type) through the cage nuts and the holes in one of the front rack-mount brackets and into the threaded holes in the rack-mounting rail.

b.Repeat for the front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the device.

Grounding the System

This section describes the need for system grounding and explains how to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

This section includes the following topics:

???Proper Grounding Guidelines, page 4-8

???Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 4-9

???Establishing the System Ground, page 4-13

???Required Tools and Equipment, page 4-13

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Table 4-3 Proper Grounding Guidelines

Note In all situations, grounding practices must comply with local National Electric Code (NEC) requirements or local laws and regulations.

Note Always ensure that all of the devices are completely installed and that the captive installation screws are fully tightened. In addition, ensure that all I/O cables and power cords are properly seated. These practices are normal installation practices and must be followed in all installations.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when modules or other Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) are improperly handled, results in intermittent or complete failures. Devices consist of printed circuit boards that are fixed in metal carriers. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and connectors are integral components of the carrier. Although the metal carrier helps to protect the board from ESD, always use an ESD grounding strap when handling modules.

For preventing ESD damage, follow these guidelines:

???Always use an ESD wrist strap and ensure that it makes maximum contact with bare skin.

???ESD grounding straps are available with banana plugs, metal spring clips, or alligator clips. All Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX chassis are equipped with a banana plug connector (identified by the ground symbol next to the connector) somewhere on the port side exhaust panel. We recommend that you use a personal ESD grounding strap equipped with a banana plug.

???If you choose to use the disposable ESD wrist strap supplied with most FRUs or an ESD wrist strap equipped with an alligator clip, you must attach the system ground lug to the chassis in order to provide a proper grounding point for the ESD wrist strap.

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Note This system ground is also referred to as the network equipment building system (NEBS) ground.

???If your chassis does not have the system ground attached, you must install the system ground lug. See the???Establishing the System Ground??? section on page 4-13 for installation instructions and location of the chassis system ground pads.

Note You do not need to attach a supplemental system ground wire to the system ground lug; the lug provides a direct path to the bare metal of the chassis.

After you install the system ground lug, follow these steps to correctly attach the ESD wrist strap:

Step 1 Attach the ESD wrist strap to your bare skin as follows:

a.If you are using the ESD wrist strap supplied with the FRUs, open the wrist strap package and unwrap the ESD wrist strap. Place the black conductive loop over your wrist and tighten the strap so that it makes good contact with your bare skin.

b.If you are using an ESD wrist strap equipped with an alligator clip, open the package and remove the ESD wrist strap. Locate the end of the wrist strap that attaches to your body and secure it to your bare skin.

Step 2 Grasp the spring or alligator clip on the ESD wrist strap and momentarily touch the clip to a bare metal spot (unpainted surface) on the rack. We recommend that you touch the clip to an unpainted rack rail so that any built-up static charge is then safely dissipated to the entire rack.

Step 3 Attach either the spring clip or the alligator clip to the ground lug screw as follows (see Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2):

a.If you are using the ESD wrist strap that is supplied with the FRUs, squeeze the spring clip jaws open, position the spring clip to one side of the system ground lug screw head, and slide the spring clip over the lug screw head so that the spring clip jaws close behind the lug screw head.

Note The spring clip jaws do not open wide enough to fit directly over the head of the lug screw or the lug barrel.

b.If you are using an ESD wrist strap that is equipped with an alligator clip, attach the alligator clip directly over the head of the system ground lug screw or to the system ground lug barrel.

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Establishing the System Ground

This section describes how to connect a system ground to the Cisco Nexus 2000 and 2300 Series FEXs.

Note This system ground is also referred to as the network equipment building system (NEBS) ground.

You must use the system (NEBS) ground on AC-powered systems if you are installing this equipment in a U.S. or European Central Office.

The system (NEBS) ground provides additional grounding for EMI shielding requirements and grounding for the low-voltage supplies (DC-DC converters) on the devices and is intended to satisfy the Telcordia Technologies NEBS requirements for supplemental bonding and grounding connections. You must observe the following system grounding guidelines for your chassis:

???You must install the system (NEBS) ground connection with any other rack or system power ground connections that you make. The system ground connection is required if this equipment is installed in a U.S. or European Central Office.

???You must connect both the system (NEBS) ground connection and the power supply ground connection to an earth ground. The system (NEBS) ground connection is required if this equipment is installed in a U.S. or European Central Office.

???You do not need to power down the chassis because the Cisco Nexus FEX is equipped with AC-input power supplies.

Required Tools and Equipment

To connect the system ground, you need the following tools and materials:

???Grounding lug???A two-hole standard barrel lug that supports up to 6 AWG wire. This lug is supplied as part of accessory kit.

???Grounding screws???Two M4 x 8mm (metric) pan-head screws. The screws are supplied as part of the accessory kit.

???Grounding wire???Not supplied as part of the accessory kit. The grounding wire should be sized according to local and national installation requirements. Depending on the power supply and system, a 12 AWG to 6 AWG copper conductor is required for U.S. installations. Commercially available 6 AWG wire is recommended. The length of the grounding wire depends on the proximity of the device to proper grounding facilities.

???No. 1 Phillips screwdriver.

???Crimping tool to crimp the grounding wire to the grounding lug.

???Wire-stripping tool to remove the insulation from the grounding wire.

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The chassis has a grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes for attaching a grounding lug.

Warning

Caution

Warning

Caution

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Statement 1046

We recommend that you ground the chassis, even if the rack is already grounded.

You must ground all power supplies. The receptacles of the AC power cables used to provide power to the chassis must be the grounding type, and the grounding conductors should connect to protective earth ground at the service equipment.

When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.

Statement 1046

Grounding the chassis is required if you are using DC power supplies, even if the rack is already grounded. A grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes is provided on the chassis for attaching a grounding lug. The ground lug must be NRTL listed. In addition, the copper conductor (wires) must be used and the copper conductor must comply with the NEC code.

To attach the grounding lug and cable to the chassis, follow these steps:

Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inches (19 mm) of the covering from the end of the grounding cable.

Insert the stripped end of the grounding cable into the open end of the grounding lug.

Use the crimping tool to secure the grounding cable in the grounding lug.

Remove the adhesive label from the grounding pad on the chassis.

Place the grounding lug against the grounding pad so that there is solid metal-to-metal contact, and insert the two M4 screws with washers through the holes in the grounding lug and into the grounding pad.

Ensure that the lug and cable do not interfere with other equipment.

Prepare the other end of the grounding cable and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your site to ensure adequate earth ground.

Starting the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender

This section describes how to power up the device and verify the hardware operation.

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Note Do not connect the Ethernet port to the LAN until the initial device configuration has been performed. For instructions on configuring the device, see the Cisco Nexus 2300 Series Fabric Extender Software Configuration Guide. For instructions on connecting to the console port, see the ???Connecting to the 1-Gigabit Ethernet Port??? section on page 5-2.

Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.

Statement 1046

To power up the device and verify the hardware operation, follow these steps:

Step 1 Verify that the empty power supply bays have filler panels installed, the faceplates of all modules are flush with the port side exhaust of the chassis, and the captive screws of the power supplies, fan tray, and all expansion modules are tight.

Step 2 Verify that the power supply and the fan trays are installed.

Note Depending on the outlet receptacle on your power distribution unit, you may need the optional jumper power cord to connect the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX to your outlet receptacle. See the ???Jumper Power Cord??? section on page C-8.

Step 3 Ensure that the device is adequately grounded as described in the ???Grounding the System??? section on page 4-7.

Step 4 If you are installing an AC power supply, connect the power supply to an AC power source as follows:

a.Plug the power cable into the power receptacle on the power supply.

b.Attach the other end of the power cable to the AC power source.

c.If you are connecting cables to a Cisco Nexus 2148T power supply, flip the switch above the AC receptacle on the power supply to ON.

d.Verify that the power supply is functioning by making sure that the OK LED turns green and the FAULT LED is off.

Step 5 If you are installing a DC power supply, connect the power supply to a DC power source as follows:

a.Make sure that the DC power source is turned off at the circuit breaker.

b.Connect a negative cable from the power source to the positive (+) terminal on the power supply and fasten with the screw from that terminal.

c.Connect a positive cable from the power source to the negative (-) terminal on the power supply and fasten with the screw from that terminal.

d.Turn on the power at the circuit breaker.

e.Verify that the power supply is functioning by making sure that the OK LED turns green and the FAULT LED is off.

Step 6 Listen for the fans; they should begin operating when the power cable is plugged in.

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Step 7 After the device boots, verify that the LED operation is as follows:

???Power supply???The system status LED is green.

???After initialization, the system status LED is green, indicating that all chassis environmental monitors are reporting that the system is operational. If this LED is orange or red, one or more environmental monitor is reporting a problem.

???The Link LEDs for the Ethernet connector should not be on unless the cable is connected.

If a component is not operating correctly, remove and reinstall that component. If it still does not operate correctly, contact your customer service representative for a replacement.

Note If you purchased this product through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly for technical support. If you purchased this product directly from Cisco, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html.

Step 8 Verify that the system software has booted and the device has initialized without error messages.

If you cannot resolve an issue, contact your customer service representative.

Step 9 Complete the worksheets provided in ???Site Preparation and Maintenance Records??? for future reference.

Removing and Installing Components

This section describes how to remove and install components on the Cisco Nexus 2000 and 2300 Series FEXs.

This section includes the following topics:

???Removing and Installing Power Supplies, page 4-16

???Removing and Installing a Fan, page 4-19

???Removing and Installing the Fan Tray, page 4-21

???Removing the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender, page 4-22

Caution To prevent ESD damage, wear grounding wrist straps during these procedures and handle modules by the carrier edges only.

Removing and Installing Power Supplies

The Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX supports two power supplies, but the FEX uses only one power supply for operations. The other power supply is for redundancy.

Caution Whenever you replace a power supply, make sure that it has the same direction of airflow as the rest of the module in the switch (all fan tray and power supply modules must have the same direction of airflow and the same color designation for the airflow direction or else the switch can over heat and shut down.

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Note If you power up a FEX with power supply and fan tray modules that have different directions of airflow, an error condition will occur and the switch can over heat and shut down. With this error condition, you must shut down the switch to replace the modules that do not take in cool air from the cold aisle. After you ensure that all of the modules have the same direction of airflow and that they take in cooling air from the cold aisle, you can power up the FEX.

This section includes the following topics:

???Removing an AC Power Supply, page 4-17

???Installing an AC Power Supply, page 4-17

???Removing a DC Power Supply, page 4-18

???Installing a DC Power Supply, page 4-19

Note You can replace a faulty power supply while the system is operating if the other power supply is functioning.

Removing an AC Power Supply

Caution If you are using the Cisco Nexus 2000 or 2300 Series FEX with one power supply, removing the power supply causes the device to shut down. If you are using two power supplies and you remove one of them, the device continues to operate.

To remove an AC power supply, follow these steps:

Step 1 Pull the power cord out from the power receptacle on the power supply.

Step 2 Release the power supply from the chassis as follows:

???If you are removing a power supply from a Cisco Nexus 2148T chassis, loosen the captive screw and then pull the power supply part way out of the chassis.

???If you are removing a power supply from a Cisco Nexus 2248T, 2232PP, or 2224TP chassis, push and hold the thumb latch to the left and pull the power supply part way out of the chassis.

Step 3 Place your other hand under the power supply to support it while you slide it out of the chassis.

Step 4 If the power supply bay is to remain empty, install a blank power supply filler panel.

Installing an AC Power Supply

Caution Be sure that the power supply that you are installing has the same airflow direction as the fan tray module and the other power supply. Either all of the modules must have port-side exhaust airflow (blue or no color on the front of the module) or all of the modules must have port-side intake airflow (red or black color on the front of the module). To prevent over heating, the switch does not support more than one airflow direction for the modules in the chassis.

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To install a power supply, follow these steps:

Step 1 Ensure that the system (earth) ground connection has been made for the chassis. For ground connection instructions, see the ???Grounding the System??? section on page 4-7.

Step 2 If the power supply bay has a filler panel, remove it from the slot as follows:

???If you are removing a filler panel from a Cisco Nexus 2248TP, 2232PP, or 2224TP FEX, push its thumb latch to the left and pull the panel out of the chassis.

???If you are removing a filler panel from a Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX, loosen its captive screw, and then pull the panel out of the power supply bay.

Step 3 Hold the replacement power supply by its handle and position it so that the captive screw is on the left, and then slide it into the power supply bay, ensuring that the power supply is fully seated in the bay.

Step 4 Secure the power supply to the chassis as follows:

???If you are installing a Cisco Nexus 2248TP, 2232PP, or 2224TP FEX, make sure that the thumb latch engages with the chassis so that the power supply is held in the slot.

???If you are installing a Cisco Nexus 2148T, fasten the power supply to the chassis by screwing its captive screw into its hole in the chassis and tightening it.

Step 5 Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC power source.

Caution In a system with dual power supplies, connect each power supply to a separate power source. If a power source failure occurs, the second source will most likely still be available.

Step 6 Verify power supply operation by checking that the power supply LED is green. For information about what the power supply LEDs indicate, see the ???Power Supply Status??? section on page E-3.

Removing a DC Power Supply

Caution If you are using the Cisco Nexus 2200 platform FEX with one DC power supply, removing the power supply causes the device to shut down. If you are using two power supplies and you remove one of them, the device continues to operate.

To remove a DC power supply, follow these steps:

Step 1 Shut off the DC power to the power supply at the circuit breaker. Make sure that both LEDs are off.

Step 2 Unfasten the positive power cable from the negative (-) terminal.

Step 3 Unfasten the negative power cable from the positive (+) terminal.

Step 4 Press the thumb latch to disengage the power supply from the chassis and use the handle to pull it part way out of the chassis.

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Step 5 Place your other hand under the power supply to support it while you slide it out of the chassis. Place the power supply on an antistatic surface.

Step 6 If the power supply bay is to remain empty, install a blank power supply filler panel.

Installing a DC Power Supply

In a system with dual power supplies, connect each power supply to a separate power source. If a power source failure occurs, the second source will most likely still be available.

To install a power supply, follow these steps:

Step 1 Ensure that the system (earth) ground connection has been made for the chassis. For ground connection instructions, see the ???Grounding the System??? section on page 4-7.

Step 2 If the power supply bay has a filler panel, push and hold the thumb latch to the left, and then slide the filler panel out of the power supply bay.

Step 3 Hold the replacement power supply by the handle and position it so that the thumb latch is on the right, and then slide it into the power supply bay, ensuring that the power supply is fully seated in the bay.

Step 4 Engage the thumb latch so that the power supply is firmly held in place in its slot.

Step 5 Fasten the positive cable to the negative (-) terminal.

Step 6 Fasten the negative cable to the positive (+) terminal.

Step 7 Turn on the power at the circuit breaker.

Step 8 Verify power supply operation by checking that the power supply LED is green. For information about what the power supply LEDs indicate, see the ???Power Supply Status??? section on page E-3.

Removing and Installing a Fan

The Cisco Nexus 2300 Series FEXs support three fans, but the FEX needs only two fans for operation. The other fan is for redundancy. Individual fans are designed to be removed and replaced while the system is operating, without causing an electrical hazard or damage to the system.

If you are replacing a fan tray on a Cisco Nexus 2200 Series FEX, or Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX, see the ???Removing and Installing the Fan Tray??? section on page 4-21.

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Caution Be sure that the fan that you are installing has the same airflow direction as the other fans and power supply modules in the same chassis. Either all of the modules must have port-side exhaust airflow (a blue or no color on the front of the module) or all of the modules must have port-side intake airflow (red or black color on the front of the module). If the modules have different airflow directions in the same chassis, an error condition occurs, the switch can over heat, and the switch can shut down.

Note If you power up a FEX with power supply and fan modules that have different directions of airflow, an error condition will occur and the switch can over heat and shut down. With this error condition, you must shut down the switch to replace the modules that do not take in cool air from the cold aisle. After you ensure that all of the modules have the same direction of airflow and take in cooling air from the cold aisle, you can power up the FEX.

This section includes the following topics:

???Removing a Fan, page 4-20

???Installing a Fan, page 4-20

Removing a Fan

Warning When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades. Let the fan blades completely stop before you finish removing the fan tray. Statement 258

To remove a fan, follow these steps:

Step 1 Pinch the two protruding tabs of the fan towards each other to release the latch and pull the fan outward.

Step 2 Pull the fan clear of the chassis and set it on an antistatic surface or repack it in packing materials.

Installing a Fan

To install a fan, follow these steps:

Step 1 Place the fan into the port-side exhaust chassis cavity so it rests on the chassis, and then push the fan into the chassis as far as it can go until it is latched in place.

Step 2 Listen for the fan if the device is powered on. You should immediately hear it operating. If you do not hear it, ensure that the fan is inserted completely in the chassis and the faceplate is flush with the outside surface of the chassis.

Step 3 Verify that the LED is green. If the LED is not green, the fan is faulty. If this problem occurs, contact your customer service representative for a replacement part.

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Removing and Installing the Fan Tray

The Cisco Nexus 2200 Series FEXs, and Cisco Nexus 2148T FEX, use a fan tray. The fan tray is designed to be removed and replaced while the system is operating without causing an electrical hazard or damage to the system, if the replacement is performed within 1 minute.

Caution Be sure that the fan tray that you are installing has the same airflow direction as the other fan tray and power supply modules in the same chassis. Either all of the modules must have port-side exhaust airflow (a blue or no color on the front of the module) or all of the modules must have port-side intake airflow (red or black color on the front of the module). If the modules have different airflow directions in the same chassis, an error condition occurs, the switch can over heat, and the switch can shut down.

Note If you power up a FEX with power supply and fan tray modules that have different directions of airflow, an error condition will occur and the switch can over heat and shut down. With this error condition, you must shut down the switch to replace the modules that do not take in cool air from the cold aisle. After you ensure that all of the modules have the same direction of airflow and take in cooling air from the cold aisle, you can power up the FEX.

This section includes the following topics:

???Removing a Fan Tray, page 4-21

???Installing a Fan Tray, page 4-22

Removing a Fan Tray

Warning When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades. Let the fan blades completely stop before you finish removing the fan tray. Statement 258

To remove a fan tray, follow these steps:

Step 1 Loosen the captive screws on the fan tray by turning them counterclockwise, using a flat-blade or number 2 Phillips screwdriver if required.

Step 2 Grasp the captive screws of the fan tray and pull it outward.

Step 3 Pull the fan tray clear of the chassis and set it on an antistatic surface or repack it in packing materials.

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Note If you remove a fan tray while the system is running, you must install the new fan tray within 1 minute to prevent overheating.

Installing a Fan Tray

To install a fan tray, follow these steps:

Step 1 Hold the fan tray with the sheet metal flange holding the connector on the bottom.

Step 2 Place the fan tray into the port-side exhaust chassis cavity so it rests on the chassis, and then push the fan tray into the chassis as far as it can go until the captive screw makes contact with the chassis.

Step 3 Tighten the captive screw.

Step 4 Listen for the fans if the device is powered on. You should immediately hear them operating. If you do not hear them, ensure that the fan tray is inserted completely in the chassis and the faceplate is flush with the outside surface of the chassis.

Step 5 Verify that the LED is green. If the LED is not green, one or more fans are faulty. If this problem occurs, contact your customer service representative for a replacement part.

Removing the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender

Caution The slider rail and port side exhaust rack-mount brackets do not have a stop mechanism when sliding in and out. If the port side exhaust of the chassis is unfastened from the rack and the chassis slides forward on the slider rails, it may slip off the end of the rails and fall out of the rack.

To remove the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX from a rack, follow these steps:

Step 1 Ensure that the weight of the FEX is fully supported and that the device is being held by another person.

Step 2 Turn off the power at the circuit breaker.

Step 3 Disconnect the power cord as follows:

???For AC power supplies, disconnect the power cord and the console cables.

???For DC power supplies, disconnect the positive cable from the negative (-) terminal, and disconnect the negative cable from the positive (+) terminal.

Step 4 Disconnect all ports.

Step 5 Remove the screws that fasten the port side exhaust rack-mount brackets to the mounting rails.

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Connecting a Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender

This chapter describes how to connect the ports on a Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender (FEX).

Caution When running power and data cables in overhead or subfloor cable trays, we strongly recommend that you have power cables and other potential noise sources as far away as practical from network cabling that terminates on Cisco equipment. In situations where long parallel cable runs cannot be separated by at least 3.3 feet (1 m), we recommend that you shield any potential noise sources by housing them in a grounded metallic conduit.

This chapter includes the following sections:

???Preparing for Network Connections, page 5-2

???Connecting to the 1-Gigabit Ethernet Port, page 5-2

???Connecting to a 10-Gigabit and 40-Gigabit Ethernet Port, page 5-2

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Preparing for Network Connections

When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco Nexus FEX, consider the following for each type of interface, and gather all the required equipment before connecting the ports:

???Cabling required for each interface type

???Distance limitations for each signal type

???Additional interface equipment required

Connecting to the 1-Gigabit Ethernet Port

This section describes how to connect a 1-Gigabit Ethernet port to a host.

The 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports have RJ-45 interfaces. There are 48 1-Gigabit Ethernet server ports.

To connect a 1-Gigabit Ethernet port to a host, follow these steps:

Step 1 Connect the appropriate modular cable to the 1-Gigabit Ethernet port.

Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the device.

Connecting to a 10-Gigabit and 40-Gigabit Ethernet Port

This section describes how to connect a 10-Gigabit or 40-Gigabit Ethernet port to a host. There are four network facing 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports for the Cisco Nexus 2148T and 2248TP, eight for the Cisco Nexus 2232TM, 2232TM-E, and 2232PP, and two on the Cisco Nexus 2224TP. An SFP+ transceiver is used to connect to a 10-Gigabit Ethernet port. The Cisco Nexus 2300 Series platform FEXs provide six network facing 40-Gigabit uplink ports. A QSFP+ transceiver is used to connect to a 40-Gigabit Ethernet port.

This section includes the following topics:

???Removing and Installing SFP+ Transceivers, page 5-2

???Removing and Installing Cables into SFP+ Transceivers, page 5-4

???Maintaining SFP+ Transceivers and Cables, page 5-6

Removing and Installing SFP+ Transceivers

Caution Excessively removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its life. Do not remove and insert SFP+ transceivers more often than is necessary. We recommend that you disconnect cables before installing or removing SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.

This section describes how to install and remove an SFP+ transceiver. This section includes the following topics:

??? Installing an SFP+ Transceiver, page 5-3

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??? Removing an SFP+ Transceiver, page 5-3

Installing an SFP+ Transceiver

To install an SFP+ transceiver, follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.

Step 2 Remove the dust cover from the port cage.

Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the port end of the transceiver.

Step 4 Insert the transceiver into the port as follows:

???If the transceiver has a Mylar tab latch, position the transceiver with the tab on the bottom, and then gently insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.

???If the transceiver has a bale clasp latch, position the transceiver with the clasp on the bottom, close the clasp by pushing it up over the transceiver, and then gently insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.

Caution If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned and the tab or clasp are in the correct position before continuing.

Note If you cannot install the cable into the transceiver, insert or leave the dust cover in the cable end of the transceiver.

Removing an SFP+ Transceiver

To remove an SFP+ transceiver, follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.

Step 2 If a cable is installed in the transceiver, do one of the following:

a.Record the cable and port connections for later reference.

b.Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull the connector from the transceiver.

c.Insert a dust plug into the cable end of the transceiver.

Caution If the transceiver does not remove easily in the next step, push the transceiver completely in and then ensure that the latch is in the correct position before continuing.

Step 3 Remove the transceiver from the port as follows:

???If the transceiver has a Mylar tab latch, gently pull the tab straight out (do not twist), and then pull the transceiver out of the port.

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???If the transceiver has a bale clasp latch, open the clasp by pressing it downward, and then pull the transceiver out of the port.

Note If you have difficulty removing a bale clasp SFP+ transceiver, you should reseat it by returning the bale clasp to the up position. Press the SFP+ transceiver inward and upward into the cage. Next, lower the bale clasp and pull the SFP+ transceiver straight out with a slight upward lifting force (see Figure 5-1). Be careful not to damage the port cage during this process.

Figure 5-1 Alternate Removal Method for Bale Clasp SFP+ Transceivers

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Step 4 Insert a dust cover into the port end of the transceiver and place the transceiver on an antistatic mat or into a static shielding bag if you plan to return it to the factory.

Step 5 If another transceiver is not being installed, protect the optical cage by inserting a clean cover.

Removing and Installing Cables into SFP+ Transceivers

This section describes how to remove and install cables into and from SFP+ transceivers.

Caution To prevent damage to the copper cables, do not place more tension on them than the rated limit and do not bend to a radius of less than 1 inch if there is no tension in the cable, or 2 inches if there is tension in the cable.

This section includes the following topics:

???Installing a Cable into an SFP+ Transceiver, page 5-5

???Removing a Cable from an SFP+ Transceiver, page 5-5

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Removing a Cable from an SFP+ Transceiver

Caution When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not pull on the jacket sleeve, because this action can compromise the fiber-optic termination in the connector.

Caution If the cable does not remove easily, ensure that any latch present on the cable has been released before continuing.

To remove the cable, follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.

Step 2 Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull the connector from the transceiver.

Step 3 Insert a dust plug into the cable end of the transceiver.

Step 4 Insert a dust plug onto the end of the cable.

Installing a Cable into an SFP+ Transceiver

Caution To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing the cable in the transceiver.

To install a cable into a transceiver, follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.

Step 2 Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.

Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the cable end of the transceiver.

Step 4 Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks into place.

Caution If the cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned before continuing.

For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Software Configuration Guide.

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Maintaining SFP+ Transceivers and Cables

You must keep SFP+ transceivers clean and dust free to maintain high signal accuracy and prevent damage to the connectors. Attenuation (loss of light) is increased by contamination and should be below 0.35 dB.

Follow these maintenance guidelines:

???SFP+ transceivers are static sensitive. To prevent ESD damage, wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap that is connected to the chassis.

???Do not remove and insert a transceiver more often than is necessary. Repeated removals and insertions can shorten its life.

???Keep all optical connections covered when not in use. If they become dusty, clean before using to prevent dust from scratching the fiber-optic cable ends.

???Do not touch ends of connectors to prevent fingerprints and other contamination.

???Clean regularly; the required frequency of cleaning depends upon the environment. In addition, clean connectors if they are exposed to dust or accidentally touched. Both wet and dry cleaning techniques can be effective; refer to your site???s fiber-optic connection cleaning procedure.

???Inspect routinely for dust and damage. If damage is suspected, clean and then inspect fiber ends under a microscope to determine if damage has occurred.

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Cabinet and Rack Installation

This appendix provides the requirements for cabinet and rack installation and includes the following sections:

???Cabinet and Rack Requirements, page A-1

???Cable Management Guidelines, page A-3

Cabinet and Rack Requirements

This section provides the requirements for the following types of cabinets and racks, assuming an external ambient air temperature range of 0 to 104oF (0 to 40oC):

???Standard perforated cabinets

???Solid-walled cabinets with a roof fan tray (bottom to top cooling)

???Standard open racks

Note If you are selecting an enclosed cabinet, we recommend one of the thermally validated types, either standard perforated or solid-walled with a fan tray.

Note Do not use racks that have obstructions (such as power strips), because the obstructions could impair access to field-replaceable units (FRUs).

This section includes the following topics:

???General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks, page A-1

???Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets, page A-2

???Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks, page A-2

General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks

The cabinet or rack must be one of the following types:

???Standard 19-in. (48.3 cm) (four-post EIA cabinet or rack, with mounting rails that conform to English universal hole spacing per section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992). See the ???Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets??? section on page A-2.

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Cabinet and Rack Requirements

The cabinet or rack must also meet the following requirements:

???The minimum vertical rack space per Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX chassis or Cisco Nexus 2300 Series FEX chassis must be one RU (rack units), equal to 1.75 inches (4.4 cm).

???The width between the rack-mounting rails must be at least 17.75 inches (45.0 cm) if the rear of the device is not attached to the rack. For four-post EIA racks, this measurement is the distance between the two port side exhaust rails.

???For four-post EIA cabinets (perforated or solid-walled), the requirements are as follows:

???The minimum spacing for the bend radius for fiber-optic cables should have the port side exhaust-mounting rails of the cabinet offset from the port side exhaust door by a minimum of 3 inches (7.6 cm).

???The distance between the outside face of the port side exhaust mounting rail and the outside face of the back mounting rail should be 23.0 to 30.0 inches (58.4 to 76.2 cm) to allow for rear-bracket installation.

???A minimum of 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) of clear space should exist between the side edge of the chassis and the side wall of the cabinet. No sizeable flow obstructions should be immediately in the way of chassis air intake or exhaust vents.

Note Optional jumper power cords are available for use in a cabinet. See the ???Jumper Power Cord??? section on page C-8.

Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets

A perforated cabinet is defined as a cabinet with perforated port side exhaust and rear doors and solid side walls. In addition to the requirements listed in the ???General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks??? section on page A-1, perforated cabinets must meet the following requirements:

???The port side exhaust and rear doors must have at least a 60 percent open area perforation pattern with at least 15 square inches (96.774 square cm) of open area per rack unit of door height.

???The roof should be perforated with at least a 20 percent open area.

???The cabinet floor should be open or perforated to enhance cooling.

The Cisco R Series rack conforms to these requirements.

Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks

In addition to the requirements listed in the ???General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks??? section on page A-1, if mounting the chassis in an open rack (no side panels or doors), ensure that the rack meets the following requirements:

???The minimum vertical rack space per chassis must be two rack units (RU), equal to 3.47 inches (8.8 cm).

???The horizontal distance between the chassis and any adjacent chassis should be 6 inches (15.2 cm), and the distance between the chassis air vents and any walls should be 2.5 inches (6.4 cm).

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Technical Specifications

This appendix describes the technical specifications for the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders (FEXs) and includes the following sections:

???Power Specifications, page B-1

???Environmental Specifications, page B-6

???Physical Specifications, page B-6

???Transceiver Specifications, page B-7

???Airflow Optimization Accessories, page B-9

Note Specifications for cables and connectors are provided in Appendix C, ???Cable and Port Specifications.???

Power Specifications

This section describes the power specifications for the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders.

The power supplies connect directly to the system through connectors attached to the baseboard through cables. One connector is on the baseboard for each power supply. AC input is through an IEC connector mounted on the power supply port side exhaust panel. Table B-1 lists the specifications for the FEX power supplies.

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Transceiver Specifications

SFP+ Optical Transceiver Specifications

This section provides the general and environmental specifications for the SFP+ transceivers used with optical cables.

For the general specifications that apply to SFP+ transceivers, see Table B-4. For the environmental specifications, see Table B-5.

For information about Cisco 10GBASE SFP modules, refer to the Cisco Transceiver Modules Datasheet.

1.Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which damage to the device may occur if these limits are exceeded for other than a short period of time.

2.Functional performance is not intended, device reliability is not implied, and damage to the device may occur over an extended period of time between absolute maximum ratings and the recommended operating conditions.

SFP+ Copper Transceiver Specifications

This section provides the general and environmental specifications for the SFP+ transceivers used with copper cables.

For the cable specifications that apply to SFP+ copper transceivers, see Table B-6.

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Cable and Port Specifications

This appendix provides cable and port specifications for the Fabric Extender (FEX) and includes the following sections:

???Supported Power Cords and Plugs, page C-1

???Jumper Power Cord, page C-8

Supported Power Cords and Plugs

Each power supply has a separate power cord. Standard power cords or jumper power cords are available for connection to a power distribution unit that has IEC 60320 C19 outlet receptacles. The jumper power cords, for use in cabinets, are available as an optional alternative to the standard power cords.

Power Cords

The standard power cords have an IEC C19 connector on the end that plugs into the device. The optional jumper power cords have an IEC C19 connector on the end that plugs into the device and an IEC C20 connector on the end that plugs into an IEC C19 outlet receptacle.

Note Only the regular power cords or jumper power cords provided with the device are supported.

Table C-1 lists the AC power cords for the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender and provides their lengths in feet and meters.

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Troubleshooting Hardware Components

This chapter describes how to identify and resolve problems that might occur with the hardware components of the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender (FEX) or Cisco Nexus 2300 Series FEX. It includes the following sections:

???Overview, page D-1

???SNMP Traps, page D-1

???Device Hardware Guidelines, page D-2

???Contacting Customer Service, page D-3

Overview

The key to success when troubleshooting the system hardware is to isolate the problem to a specific system component. The first step is to compare what the system is doing to what it should be doing. Because a startup problem can usually be attributed to a single component, it is more efficient to isolate the problem to a subsystem rather than troubleshoot each separate component in the system.

Problems with the initial power up are often caused by a module that is not firmly connected to the backplane or a power supply that has been disconnected from the power cord connector.

Overheating can also cause problems with the system, though typically only after the system has been operating for an extended period of time. The most common cause of overheating is the failure of a fan tray.

SNMP Traps

You can set SNMP traps to monitor fans, power supplies, and temperature settings, or to test a call home application. Use the following commands to set SNMP traps:

???test pfmtest-SNMP-trap fan

???test pfmtest-SNMP-trap power supply

???test pfmtest-SNMP-trap temp-sensor

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Device Hardware Guidelines

Use the recommendations in this section to ensure the proper installation, initialization, and operation of the device. This section includes the following topics:

???Installation, page D-2

???Initialization, page D-2

???Device Operation, page D-2

Installation

When installing the device, follow these best practices:

???Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the chassis.

???Verify that you have the appropriate power supplies and fan trays for your chassis configuration. For each chassis, each module must have the same airflow direction. Either all modules have front-to-back airflow (no black stripe on the front) or all have back-to-front airflow (black stripe on the front). If you have modules that use different airflow directions in the same chassis, you will see an error message.

???Install the chassis following the rack and airflow guidelines in this publication.

???Verify that the chassis and DC power supplies are adequately grounded.

Initialization

When the initial system boot is complete, verify the following:

???Power supplies are supplying power to the system.

???Fan trays are operating normally.

???The system software boots successfully. See the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Software Configuration Guide for information about booting the system and initial configuration task.

Device Operation

To ensure proper operation of your device, do the following:

???Make a copy of the running configuration to CompactFlash for a safe backup.

???Always enter the copy running-config startup-config command after you modify the running configuration and ensure that the system is operating properly.

???Never use the init system command unless you understand that you will lose the running and startup configuration as well as the files stored on bootflash:.

???Keep backup copies of the running kickstart and the system images on CompactFlash.

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Contacting Customer Service

If you are unable to solve a startup problem after using the troubleshooting suggestions in this chapter, contact a customer service representative for assistance and additional instructions. Before you call, have the following information ready to help your service provider assist you as quickly as possible:

???Date that you received the device

???Chassis serial number (located on a label on the right of the rear panel of the chassis)

???Type of software and release number

???Maintenance agreement or warranty information

???Brief description of the problem

???Brief explanation of the steps that you have already taken to isolate and resolve the problem

To contact Cisco Technical Support, go to:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html.

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Accessory Kit

This appendix lists the accessory kit contents for the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders (FEXs). This appendix includes the following sections:

???Accessory Kit for Cisco Nexus 2300 Series FEXs, page F-7

???Accessory Kit for Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E, 2224TP, 2232PP, 2248TP, 2232TM, and 2148T, page F-8

Accessory Kit for Cisco Nexus 2300 Series FEXs

Accessory kits for the Cisco Nexus 2300 Series FEXs contain the following items:

???2 slider rails

???1 rack-mount guide

???1 rack-mount bracket

???10 M4 x 0.7 x 7-mm Phillips countersunk screws

???1 ground lug kit

???1 ESD wrist strap

Table F-2 provides ordering information for the Cisco Nexus 2300 Series FEXs.

Note Additional parts can be ordered from your customer service representative.

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Accessory Kit for Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E, 2224TP, 2232PP, 2248TP, 2232TM, and 2148T

Accessory kits for the Cisco Nexus 2148T, 2224TP, 2232PP, 2248TP, 2248TP-E, and 2232TM FEXs contain the following items:

???2 slider rails

???2 rack-mount guides

???2 rack-mount brackets

???16 M4 x 0.7 x 8-mm Phillips countersunk screws

???1 ground lug kit

???1 ESD wrist strap

Table F-2 provides ordering information for the Cisco Nexus 2148T, 2224TP, 2232PP, 2248TP-ETP, and 2232TM FEXs.

Table F-2 Accessory Kit Information for the Cisco Nexus 2148T, 2224TP, 2232PP, 2248TP, 2248TP-E, and 2232TM Fabric Extenders

Note Additional parts can be ordered from your customer service representative.

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Site Preparation and Maintenance Records

This appendix includes the following records to use when installing the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender (FEX):

???Site Preparation Checklist, page G-1

???Contact and Site Information, page G-3

???Chassis and Module Information, page G-3

Note For information about how to query the device for configuration information, see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Switch Configuration Guide.

Site Preparation Checklist

Planning the location and layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet is essential for successful device operation, ventilation, and accessibility. Table G-1 lists the site planning tasks that we recommend completing before installing the Cisco Nexus FEX.

Consider heat dissipation when sizing the air-conditioning requirements for an installation. See Table B-2 on page B-6 for the environmental requirements and the ???Power Specifications??? section on page B-1 for power and heat ratings.

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Contact and Site Information

3.EMI = electromagnetic interference.

4.RFI = radio frequency interference.

Contact and Site Information

Use the following worksheet (see Table G-2) to record contact and site information.

Table G-2 Contact and Site Information

Contact person

Contact phone

Contact e-mail

Building/site name

Data center location

Floor location

Address (line 1)

Address (line 2)

City

State

Zip code

Country

Chassis and Module Information

Use the following worksheet (see Table G-3) to record information about the chassis.

Contract Number_______________________________________________

Chassis Serial Number___________________________________________

Product Number________________________________________________

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