Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 router
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FIGURE 57
Crimping the power supply wire in the lug
4. Connect the -48V cable to the negative terminal and the 0V cable to the positive terminal.
NOTE
DC return must be isolated from the router ground (DC-I) when connecting to DC power
supplies.
5. Replace the transparent cover.
This equipment installation must meet NEC/CEC code requirements. Consult local authorities for
regulations.
Final steps
Complete these final steps in the order listed:
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“Attaching a management station”
•
“Activating the power source”
•
“Verifying proper operation”
Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 router
The following sections describe how to install a Brocade MLXe-16 router.
NOTE
Illustrations may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
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 you are installing the router 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 power supplies in a Brocade MLXe-16 router”
on page 96,and
“Attaching
a management station”
on page 140.
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AWG power supply wire:
#8 AWG power supply wire for 1200W power supplies
#6 AWG power supply wire for 1800W power supplies
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