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Supported configurations for your AFX 2K storage system

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Learn about the supported hardware components and cabling options for the AFX 2K storage system, including compatible storage disk shelves, switches, and cable types required for proper system setup.

Supported AFX 2K cabling configuration

The initial configuration of the AFX 2K storage system supports a minimum of four controller nodes connected through dual switches to the storage disk shelves.

Additional controller nodes and disk shelves expand the initial AFX 2K storage system configuration. Expanded AFX 2K configurations follow the same switch-based cabling methodology as the schema depicted below.

AFX 2K storage system example cabling

Supported hardware components

Review the compatible storage disk shelves, switches, and cable types for the AFX 2K storage system.

Hardware Component Supported Cables

AFX 2K (Controller Shelf)

  • 400GbE QDD to 400GbE QSFP cables (controller to switch connections)

  • RJ-45 cables for management connections

NX224 (Disk Shelf)

  • 400GbE QSFP-DD breakout to 4x100GbE QSFP breakout cables (switch to disk shelf connections)

Cisco Nexus 9808 (Switch)

  • 400GbE QSFP-DD breakout to 4x100GbE QSFP breakout cables (switch to disk shelf connections)

  • 2 x 400GbE cables for ISL connections between switch A and switch B

  • RJ-45 cables for management connections

Cisco Nexus 9332D-GX2B (Switch)

  • 400GbE QSFP-DD breakout to 4x100GbE QSFP breakout cables (switch to disk shelf connections)

  • 2 x 400GbE cables for ISL connections between switch A and switch B

  • RJ-45 cables for management connections

Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A (Switch)

  • 400GbE QSFP-DD breakout to 4x100GbE QSFP breakout cables (switch to disk shelf connections)

  • 2 x 400GbE cables for ISL connections between switch A and switch B

  • RJ-45 cables for management connections
What's next?

After reviewing the supported system configuration and hardware components, review the network requirements for your AFX 2K storage system.