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NX7K(7010) - Installing Nexus 7000 F1-Series 32-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module

zekebashi
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Level 4

Hello, 

We have several N7Ks and we recently purchased some Nexus 7000 F1-Series 32-Port 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Modules. I'm planning on installing those modules along with the 10Gig SFPs. I have inserted all of the SPFs into the ports of the modules. I wanted to check with you experts to see if there was any type of procedure that I should be aware of or any considerations that I should take into before I install those modules. I was curious to know if there is any type of configuration that I have to perform when I install the modules. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

Best, ~zK 

 

Hardware
  cisco Nexus7000 C7010 (10 Slot) Chassis ("Supervisor module-1X")

Software
  BIOS:      version 3.22.0
  kickstart: version 5.2(5)
  system:    version 5.2(5)
  BIOS compile time:       02/20/10
  kickstart image file is: bootflash:///n7000-s1-kickstart.5.2.5.bin
  kickstart compile time:  12/25/2020 12:00:00 [06/15/2012 12:14:30]
  system image file is:    bootflash:///n7000-s1-dk9.5.2.5.bin
  system compile time:     5/6/2012 14:00:00 [06/15/2012 14:12:44]

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That is not true.  It does not make any difference.

HTH 

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Thanks for the rating.

Good Luck.

BTW, your OS seems to a little old. Since you are adding modules to your switches, it maybe a good time to upgrade the OS as well.

 

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Jose Solano
Level 4
Level 4

Hi,

 

 Here is a link that covers all installation notes that you may need to know:

 

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/hw/nexus7000/installation/guide/n7k_hig_book/n7k_replacing.html#wp1108180

 

Hope this helps,

Leo

Thanks, Leo... I couldn't find specifically the section for replacing the 10Gig module. Am I missing something? 

 

Table of Contents

Installing or Replacing Components

Replacing an AC Power Supply Unit During Operations

Required Tools

Removing a 3-kW AC Power Supply Unit During Operations

Installing a 3-kW AC Power Supply Unit During Operations

Removing an 6-kW or 7.5-kW AC Power Supply Unit During Operations

Installing a 6-kW or 7.5-kW AC Power Supply Unit During Operations

Replacing a DC Power Supply Unit During Operations

Removing a 3-kW DC Power Supply Unit During Operations

Installing a 3-kW DC Power Supply Unit During Operations

Removing a 6-kW DC Power Supply Unit During Operations

Installing a 6-kW DC Power Supply Unit During Operations

Replacing a Supervisor Module

Required Tools

Replacing a Redundant Supervisor Module During System Operations

Replacing a Supervisor Module in a Single-Supervisor System

Replacing Supervisor 1 Modules with Supervisor 2 or Supervisor 2E Modules

Replacing Supervisor 2 Modules with Supervisor 2E Modules

Upgrading Memory for Supervisor 1 Modules

Adding 4 GB of Memory to a Supervisor Module

Removing 4 GB of Memory from a Supervisor Module

Installing an I/O Module

Required Tools

Installing a New I/O Module

Installing a NAM Module

Required Tools for Installing a NAM

Installing or Replacing a NAM

Installing the Cisco Prime NAM Software

Configuring the NAM

Configuring a VLAN Management Port for the NAM

Configuring a SPAN Session for a Data Port

Configuring a SPAN Session for a Port Channel

Specifying the NAM IP Configuration and Enabling the Web Server

Upgrading the Cisco Prime NAM software

Replacing a Cisco Nexus 7009 Fabric Module During Operations

Replacing or Upgrading a Cisco Nexus 7010 or 7018 Fabric Module During Operations

Required Tools

Replacing a Cisco Nexus 7010 or 7018 Fabric Module

Upgrading Fabric 1 Modules with Fabric 2 Modules

Replacing the Cisco Nexus 7004 Fan Tray During Operations

Replacing a Cisco Nexus 7009 Fan Tray During Operations

Replacing a Cisco Nexus 7010 System Fan Tray During Operations

Required Tools

Replacing a Cisco Nexus 7010 System Fan Tray

Replacing a Cisco Nexus 7010 Fabric Fan Tray During System Operations

Required Tools

Replacing a Cisco Nexus 7010 Fabric Fan Tray

Replacing a Cisco Nexus 7018 Fan Tray During System Operations

Replacing Storage Media for a Supervisor Module

Replacing the Cable Management Frames on the Cisco Nexus 7004 Chassis

Required Tools

Removing the Cable Management Frames from the Cisco Nexus 7004 Chassis

Installing the Cable Management Frames on the Cisco Nexus 7004 Chassis

Replacing the Front Doors and Frame Assembly on the Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis

Required Tools

Removing the Front Doors and Frame Assembly

Installing the Front Doors and Frame Assembly

Replacing the Cable Management Frame on the Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis

Required Tools

Removing the Cable Management Frame

Installing a Cable Management Frame

Replacing the Front Door and Air Intake Assemblies on the Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis

Removing the Front Door and Air Intake Assemblies

Installing a Front Door and Air Intake Assemblies

Replacing the Air Filter on the Cisco Nexus 7004 Chassis

Cleaning or Replacing the Air Filter for the Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis

Reza Sharifi
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame

Hi,

There is no special configuration or procedure need it.  The blades are hot swap able, so you can insert them while the switch is on or if you have an outage window, you can turn off the switch, put in the module in and then turn the switch back on.

As for handling the hardware, follow these general guide lines:

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. Port adapters and processor modules 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, use a preventive antistatic strap during handling.

Following are guidelines for preventing ESD damage:

Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.

Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface.

When installing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to properly seat the bus connectors in the backplane or midplane. These devices prevent accidental removal, provide proper grounding for the system, and help to ensure that bus connectors are properly seated.

When removing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to release the bus connectors from the backplane or midplane.

Handle carriers by available handles or edges only; avoid touching the printed circuit boards or connectors.

Place a removed component board-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding container. If you plan to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static shielding container.

Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects components from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.

Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier.

HTH

I have populated all of the 32 ports with the 10Gig SFPs. My colleague advised me not to put the SFPs into the line card before inserting the Line Card. Would having the SFPs inserted into the port cause any type issues?   

That is not true.  It does not make any difference.

HTH 

Thank you, Reza! 

Thanks for the rating.

Good Luck.

BTW, your OS seems to a little old. Since you are adding modules to your switches, it maybe a good time to upgrade the OS as well.

 

I inserted the Line cards with the 10Gig SFPs inserted and no issues occurred. 

 

Thanks, Rezan! 

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