Migrate from a Cisco switch to a Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 cluster switch

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You must be aware of certain configuration information, port connections and cabling requirements when you are replacing some older Cisco Nexus cluster switches with Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 cluster switches.

  • The following cluster switches are supported:

    • Nexus 9336C-FX2

    • Nexus 92300YC

    • Nexus 5596UP

    • Nexus 3232C

    • Nexus 3132Q-V

  • See the Hardware Universe for full details of supported ports and their configurations.

  • You have configured some of the ports on Nexus 9336C-FX2 switches to run at 10 GbE or 40 GbE.

  • You have planned, migrated, and documented 10 GbE and 40 GbE connectivity from nodes to Nexus 9336C-FX2 cluster switches.

  • The ONTAP and NX-OS versions supported in this procedure are on the Cisco Ethernet Switches page.