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Cluster and storage switches

Software install workflow for Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 cluster switches

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To install and configure the software for a Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 switch, follow these steps:

  1. Prepare to install NX-OS software and RCF.

  2. Install the NX-OS software.

  3. Install the Reference Configuration File (RCF).

    Install the RCF after setting up the Nexus 9336C-FX2 switch for the first time. You can also use this procedure to upgrade your RCF version.

    Available RCF configurations

    The following table describes the RCFs available for different configurations. Choose the RCF applicable to your configuration.

    For specific port and VLAN usage details, refer to the banner and important notes section in your RCF.

    RCF name Description

    2-Cluster-HA-Breakout

    Supports two ONTAP clusters with at least eight nodes, including nodes that use shared Cluster+HA ports.

    4-Cluster-HA-Breakout

    Supports four ONTAP clusters with at least four nodes, including nodes that use shared Cluster+HA ports.

    1-Cluster-HA

    All ports are configured for 40/100GbE. Supports shared cluster/HA traffic on ports. Required for AFF A320, AFF A250, and FAS500f systems. Additionally, all ports can be used as dedicated cluster ports.

    1-Cluster-HA-Breakout

    Ports are configured for 4x10GbE breakout, 4x25GbE breakout (RCF 1.6+ on 100GbE switches), and 40/100GbE. Supports shared cluster/HA traffic on ports for nodes that use shared cluster/HA ports: AFF A320, AFF A250, and FAS500f systems. Additionally, all ports can be used as dedicated cluster ports.

    Cluster-HA-Storage

    Ports are configured for 40/100GbE for Cluster+HA, 4x10GbE Breakout for Cluster and 4x25GbE Breakout for Cluster+HA, and 100GbE for each Storage HA Pair.

    Cluster

    Two flavors of RCF with different allocations of 4x10GbE ports (breakout) and 40/100GbE ports. All FAS/AFF nodes are supported, except for AFF A320, AFF A250, and FAS500f systems.

    Storage

    All ports are configured for 100GbE NVMe storage connections.