Cisco NXASFAN-160CFM2PI= - Single Fan Module

Cisco Part Number: NXASFAN-160CFM2PI= is a Cisco Nexus fan, 160CFM, port-side intake airflow /w EEPROM, spare

Cisco NXASFAN-160CFM2PI Fan Module

The Cisco NXASFAN-160CFM2PI is a high-performance, hot-swappable fan module designed to provide reliable cooling for compatible Cisco Nexus 9000 Series data centre switches. The module provides 160 CFM airflow and uses a port-side intake airflow configuration, helping maintain appropriate operating temperatures in high-density data centre environments.

Designed for Cisco Nexus switching platforms, the NXASFAN-160CFM2PI supports the thermal management requirements of high-performance 100 Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure. It is particularly suited to deployments where the required airflow direction is from the port side into the switch chassis.

Key Features

• 160 CFM airflow capacity for effective cooling of high-performance switching hardware.
• Port-side intake airflow configuration for installations requiring front-to-back airflow management.
• Hot-swappable design allows the fan module to be replaced without powering down the switch.
• Modular cooling architecture simplifies maintenance and helps minimise network downtime.
• Designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches and compatible with supported chassis configurations.
• Burgundy colour coding identifies the port-side intake airflow direction.

Reliable Data Centre Cooling

Efficient thermal management is essential for maintaining stable operation in modern data centre networks. Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches use multiple fan modules to provide high-volume airflow and support redundant cooling configurations. The NXASFAN-160CFM2PI forms part of this modular cooling architecture, allowing individual fan modules to be serviced or replaced while the switch remains operational.

For compatible Nexus platforms, multiple fan modules operate together to provide the airflow required by the switch and its installed components. The hot-swappable design also supports simplified maintenance procedures, making the module suitable for environments where service continuity is important.

Compatibility and Airflow

The NXASFAN-160CFM2PI is specified as a port-side intake fan module for Cisco Nexus 9364C-GX switches. Four fan modules are used in the supported chassis configuration, providing the required cooling capacity and redundancy.

When replacing a fan module, the airflow direction should match the other installed cooling components and the overall data centre airflow design. The NXASFAN-160CFM2PI is therefore an appropriate replacement component where a 160 CFM, port-side intake configuration is required.