Brocade MLXe Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 router
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Ensure that all equipment installed in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit
connection. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
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Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to support the router model.Ensure that the
airflow available at the inlet air vents does not exceed 40
o
Celsius (104
o
Fahrenheit).
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Only one 32-slot device can be mounted per rack, positioned as close to the bottom of the rack
as possible.
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The empty device weighs approximately 362 lbs. You will need a mechanical device (such as a
material lift), and at least two people to guide the device into place.
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Before you install the device, make sure that the rack is in a permanent location and is
secured to the floor or wall of the building. The installation site must allow adequate clearance
for airflow, installation, and maintenance.
Tool requirements and parts list
You will need the following tools to install a 32-slot device in any rack or cabinet.
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A forklift or pallet jack to move the router while it is on the pallet (500 lbs. minimum).
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Insertion-extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors
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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.
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A strap to secure and stabilize the device while it is being moved on the mechanical lift
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A power drill with the following attachments:
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Large #2 Phillips screwdriver attachment
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A 7/16 inch socket wrench attachment
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Large 3/8 inch flat blade screwdriver attachment
Preparing the installation site
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.
Preliminary rack mount installation steps
Follow these initial steps to mount a 32-slot device in any rack or open cabinet. To install your
device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet (not recommended), refer to
“Installing your 32-slot device
in a 2-post rack or open cabinet”
on page 90. To install your device in a 4-post rack or open
cabinet, refer to
“Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet”
1. Ensure the rack is in a permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure that the
installation site allows adequate clearance for airflow, installation, and maintenance.
2. Move the pallet and router as close to the installation site as possible.
3. Remove the chassis from the shipping pallet.
4. Position the mechanical lift equipped with a lift plate as close to the front of the router as
possible. Adjust the lift plate height so that it is even with the bottom of the router.
