Introduction to “cisco-nexus-9300-h-series-switches.pdf”
This official hardware installation guide provides critical technical documentation for Cisco Nexus 9300 H-Series Switches, specifically designed for Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) deployments. The PDF serves as the primary reference for physical installation, environmental requirements, and hardware component configurations.
The document applies to multiple models within the Nexus 9300 H-Series, including the 93180YC-EX, 93108TC-FX3P, and 93240YC-FX2 switches, which form the leaf layer in Cisco ACI fabric architectures. Updated to reflect current technical specifications, it ensures compliance with Cisco’s data center-class operational standards for airflow management, power supply configurations, and rack-mounting procedures.
Key Features and Technical Specifications
The H-Series installation guide addresses several critical aspects of enterprise-grade switch deployment:
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Enhanced Hardware Compatibility
Details optimized configurations for 1200W/650W AC/DC power supplies and N9K-C9300-FAN2 cooling systems, ensuring operational stability in 0-40°C environments. -
Port Density Optimization
Provides specifications for 48x10G SFP+ ports with 6x40G QSFP+ uplinks in 93108TC-FX3P models, supporting high-density server connectivity in leaf-spine topologies. -
ACI Integration Protocols
Includes cabling diagrams for APIC controller connectivity and vCenter integration, essential for policy-driven automation in software-defined networks. -
Safety and Compliance
Validates compliance with UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, and AS/NZS 60950-1 standards for global deployments. -
Modular Upgrade Paths
Documents procedures for installing M12PQ 12-port QSFP+ uplink modules and fabric extenders, enabling scalable 40/100G Ethernet deployments.
Supported Hardware Models
Model Number | Port Configuration | Max Power Draw | Rack Unit (RU) |
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N9K-C93180YC-EX | 48x25G + 6x100G QSFP28 | 1200W | 1 |
N9K-C93108TC-FX3P | 48x10G SFP+ + 6x40G QSFP+ | 650W | 1 |
N9K-C93240YC-FX2 | 48x25G + 18x100G QSFP28 | 2400W | 2 |
N9K-C9336C-FX2 | 36x100G QSFP28 | 3000W | 2 |
Data sourced from Cisco Nexus 9000 Series hardware documentation.
System Requirements
- Rack Compatibility: 19″ EIA-310-E compliant racks with 1-2RU space
- Environmental: 5-95% non-condensing humidity, 0-4000m altitude tolerance
- Management: Compatible with Cisco APIC controllers running 6.x+ for ACI mode operations
For verified compatibility with NX-OS software versions and fabric extenders, consult Cisco’s interoperability matrix.
To obtain the cisco-nexus-9300-h-series-switches.pdf installation guide, visit https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-nexus-9300-h-series-docs for secure download access. Technical support teams may contact platform administrators for version-specific clarification or hardware validation requirements.
This document remains essential for network architects deploying spine-leaf architectures in hyperscale data centers, particularly when implementing Cisco ACI’s automated policy enforcement and microsegmentation capabilities.