Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Supported software features
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The 32-slot router fan control modules include a bi-color LED, which indicates the status of the
fans.
Table 26
describes the states for this LED.
The router ships with fan assemblies fully installed. Fan assemblies are hot-swappable, which
means you can remove and replace them without powering down the system.
NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A high-speed fan assemblies
NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A high-speed fan assemblies are required for Brocade MLX Series 16-slot routers
when you install NI-MLX-10Gx8-M, NI-MLX-10Gx8-D, or NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A modules. Brocade MLX
Series-16 routers ship with high-speed fan assemblies factory installed. Refer to
“Installing
NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A fan assemblies”
on page 182 for high-speed fan installation instructions.
Rack mount kit
Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR routers can be mounted in a standard 19-inch
(EIA310-D) 2-post rack, using the pre-installed mounting brackets. For flush-mounting, simply use
the mounting brackets as installed. For mid-mounting, move the pre-installed brackets from the
front edges of the device to the holes provided in the sides of the device. For more information,
refer to the appropriate installation chapter for your router model.
Supported software features
For a complete list of software features supported on Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron
XMR routers, refer to the
Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron Family Configuration Guide
.
TABLE 26
Brocade MLX and Brocade NetIron XMR 32-slot router fan control LED
LED
Position
State
Meaning
Fan control LED
Rear of router
on the fan
assembly
Off
The fans are not receiving power.
Green
The fans are working and responding to commands from the
fan control module.
Red
The fans are not working and not responding to commands
the fan control module.
