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Brocade MLXe Series Hardware Installation Guide
53-1003030-01
Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 router
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NOTE
Because of the weight of fully loaded routers, it is recommended that you mount the router in a rack
or cabinet before installing modules and power supplies.
You will need the following items to install your 32-slot router in a four-post rack or cabinet:
•
A mechanical lift tool fitted with a lift plate (instead of forks) to move the device off the pallet
and transport it to the rack. The lift should be rated for 500 lbs. minimum.
•
A strap to secure and stabilize the device while it is being moved on the mechanical lift.
•
No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
DANGER
Four or more people are required to position the unpopulated router into the rack.
DANGER
Do not use the handles on the power supply units or fan modules to position the router.
Before installation, plan the location and orientation of the device relative to other equipment in
the rack. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the front and back
of the device, and walls or other obstructions.
Because you will need to use a mechanical lift to move and install the device, make sure you allow
enough space to operate the lift. You will also need at least two people to slide the router off the lift
and into the rack.
TABLE 26
Four-post flush-mount rack-mount kit contents
Part number
Description
Quantity
Notes
49-1000166-XX
49-1000167-XX
42-1000901-XX
42-1000902-XX
52-1000278-01
42-0200036-XX
52-0000211-01
52-0000210-01
52-1000138-01
52-0200270-01
27-31” rail, left
27-31” rail, right
Rack mount bracket, left
Rack mount bracket, right
8-32 Phillips flat-head screws, black
Alignment Washer
10-32 X .63”,Phillips Square Cone Screw
Nut,retainer,10-32
M6 X 12MM, Phillips Square Cone Screw
Floating Clip Nut, 10-32
1
1
1
1
10
16
16
16
16
16
Attaches the rack mount brackets to the chassis.
Used with 52-1000138-01 (M6 Screws) to mount
rails 49-1000166-XX and 49-100167-XX
Secure the chassis in the rack or cabinet. Used in
combination with either 52-0000210-01 or
52-0200270-01, whichever is appropriate for
your rack type.
Used with part number 52-0000211-01.
Secures the left and right rails to the rack or
cabinet.
Used with part 52-0000211-01.