Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router
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Preparing the installation site
Before installing the router, plan the location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment. For cooling purposes, allow a
minimum of six inches of space between the sides, front, and the back of the router and walls or other obstructions. If a router is installed
in a perforated enclosure, the perforations must cover at least 60 percent of the surface.
Ensure that the proper power and network cabling is installed at the site. For information about cabling, refer to
“Installing Brocade
MLX-16 router power supplies”
on page 76,
“Attaching a management station”
on page 118, and
“Connecting the router to a network
device”
on page 207.
Unpacking a Brocade MLX-16 router
The Brocade MLX-16 router ships with the following items:
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Switch fabric modules installed in the slots marked SF, and slot blanks installed in all empty module slots.
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Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.
If any of these items are missing, contact the place of purchase.
Remove your Brocade MLXe-16 router from the shipping carton. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to
move or ship the router at a later time.
Lifting guidelines for Brocade MLX-16 routers
A fully-populated Brocade MLX-16 device is heavy. TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING,
HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.
Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving your Brocade MLX-16 router:
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Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.
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Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself. Use two people to lift the router.
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It is recommended that you remove router components before installing the router in a rack.
Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router in a rack
Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming
unstable or falling over.
Mount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the
bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.
You can install up the three Brocade MLX-16 routers in a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack. It is recommended that you install your router
in a rack before you install any router components.
