Cisco Nexus 3232C switches

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You can use Cisco Nexus 3232C switches as cluster switches in your AFF or FAS cluster.

Overview

  • You can install the switch, migrate from an existing switch, replace a switch, and update the RCF files on the switch.

  • You can install NX-OS and reference configuration files (RCF’s) on the Cisco Nexus 3232C cluster switch.

  • You can migrate from a two-node switchless cluster to a cluster with Cisco Nexus 3232C cluster switches.

  • You can replace a Cisco Nexus 3232C cluster or storage switch.

  • You can install the Cisco Nexus 3232C switch (X190100) NetApp system cabinet with the custom brackets that come with the switch, or you can install it in a rack with the standard brackets that are also included with the switch.

Available documentation

The following table lists the documentation available for the Cisco Nexus 3232C switches.

Title

Description

Install a Cisco® Nexus 3232C cluster switch and pass-through panel in a NetApp® cabinet

Describes how to install the pass-through panel in system cabinets where power connectors are at the front of the chassis and power distribution units are located in the rear of the chassis.

Setup the Cisco® Nexus 3232C cluster switches

Describes how to setup and configure your Cisco Nexus 3232C cluster switches.

Install NX-OS and Reference Configuration Files (RCFs)

Describes how to install NX-OS and reference configuration files (RCFs) on Nexus 3232C cluster switch.

Migrate from a Cisco Nexus 5596 Switch to a Cisco Nexus 3232C Switch

Describes how to migrate from environments that use older Cisco switches to environments that use Cisco 3232C switches.

Migrate from a CN1610 Switch to a Cisco Nexus 3232C Switch

Describes the procedure to replace a CN1610 switch with a Cisco Nexus 3232C cluster switch.

Migrate from a two-node Switchless Cluster

Describes how to migrate from a two-node switchless cluster environment to a two-node switched environment using Cisco Nexus 3232C cluster switches.

Replace a Cisco Nexus 3232C Cluster Switch

Describes the procedure to replace a defective Cisco Nexus 3232C switch in a cluster and download the switch operating system and reference configuration file.

Replace a Cisco Nexus 3232C Storage Switch

Describes the procedure to replace a defective Cisco Nexus 3232C storage switch and download the switch operating system and reference configuration file.