Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
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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 200. 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”
on page 205.
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.
5. Slide the router onto the lift plate.
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.
6. Secure the router to the mechanical lift with a strap to prevent tipping.
7. Carefully position the router in front of the rack where it is to be installed.
NOTE
Make sure your site provides 200-240V power.
