Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade NetIron XMR 32000 router
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Installing Brocade NetIron XMR 32000 modules
The Brocade NetIron XMR 32000 ships with empty module slots, and upper and lower shipping
panels installed.
For instructions about installing 2x100GbE interface modules, refer to
“Installing 2x100GbE
interface modules in Brocade MLX routers”
on page 239.
The sequence for installing multiple modules is important to ensure proper fit in the Brocade
NetIron XMR 32000 router. When populating the Brocade NetIron XMR 32000 router, start with the
middle slot, and work towards the edge. Always fill the bottom slots of the upper and lower card
cage first. Refer to
Figure 8
on page 12 for slot locations. The following rules apply:
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Do not insert interface modules running software releases below 02.3.00 into slots 17 to 32 of
a Brocade NetIron XMR 32000 router. They should only be inserted into slots 1 to 16.
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All empty slots must contain slot blanks to ensure proper air flow within the router.
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During the initial installation of the modules, it is recommended that you insert all the modules
into the slots before tightening the module faceplate screws.
When populating the Brocade NetIron XMR 32000 router, the modules must be installed in the
appropriate slots:
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Management modules: management slots 1 and 2
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Switch fabric modules: switch fabric slots 1-8
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Interface modules: Interface slots 1-32
DANGER
The intra-building port or ports of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to
intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building port or ports of the
equipment or subassembly MUST NOT be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the
outside plant (OSP) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building
interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 5) and require
isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient
protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
NOTE
Brocade NetIron XMR modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the
Brocade NetIron XMR router only. For example, if you install the Brocade NetIron XMR module in
another Brocade router or install a module intended for another Brocade router in the Brocade
NetIron XMR router, the router and module will not function properly.
Although management modules are designed to be hot-swappable, you must upgrade the software
on all interface modules and management modules to the appropriate software release before
installing them. For more information on the appropriate software release, refer to the Hardware
Installation Notes that shipped with the management module.
If you are installing a redundant management module, refer to the
Brocade MLX Series and Brocade
NetIron Family Configuration Guide
, Chapter 8: Using a Redundant Management Module for
information about how the redundant module works, optional software configurations, and how to
manage redundancy.
