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Overview of installation and configuration for Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 shared switches

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The Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 shared switch is part of the Cisco Nexus 9000 platform and can be installed in a NetApp system cabinet. Shared switches allow you to combine cluster and storage functionality into a shared switch configuration, by supporting the use of shared cluster and storage Reference Configuration Files.

Initial configuration overview

To initially configure a Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 switch on systems running ONTAP, follow these steps:

  1. Complete cabling worksheet.

  2. Install the switch.

  3. Configure the switch.

  4. Install the switch in a NetApp cabinet.

  5. Prepare to install the NX-OS and RCF.

  6. Install the NX-OS software.

  7. Install the RCF config file.

  8. Enable SSH.

Additional information

Before you begin installation or maintenance, be sure to review the following: