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Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
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32 slot blanks in separate shipping carton.
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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.
Unpacking your Brocade MLX-32 router
You will need the following tools to remove your router from the shipping crate:
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A forklift or pallet jack with a minimum limit of 550 lbs to move the router crate on the pallet.
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A mechanical lift with a minimum 350 lb limit to move the router off the pallet. The ideal lift
configuration is a counterweight base material lift with a metal lift plate installed in place of
the forks. The metal plate should be no wider than 17 inches, so that it will fit between the rack
mount rails.
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A strap to stabilize the router while you are moving it on the mechanical lift.
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A power drill with the following attachments:
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Large Phillips screwdriver
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Large flat-blade screwdriver
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7/16-inch socket wrench
The Brocade MLX-32 router ships in a wooden crate bolted to a wooden platform that rests on a
pallet. Follow these steps to uncrate the router.
1. The router shipping crate must be in the upright position with enough space to slide the crate
off of the pallet.
2. Use a power drill with Phillips and large flat-blade screwdriver attachments to remove the bolts
and screws that hold the front shipping crate panel in place, as shown in
Figure 135
. Remove
the front panel and set it aside.
