Brocade Communications Systems NetIron MLXe Series, Hardware Installation Manual

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Installing a Brocade MLXe Series-8 router
This section describes how to install a Brocade MLXe Series-8 router.
NOTE
Illustrations in this chapter 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 a router is installed
in a perforated enclosure, the perforations must cover at least 60 percent of the surface.
NOTE
This equipment is suitable for installation in a Network Telecommunication facility and where NEC requirements apply.
Additionally, it may be installed in either a Common Bonding Network (CBN) or Isolated Bonding Network (IBN). It is not
intended for Outside Plant (OSP) installations.
Ensure that the proper cabling is installed at the site.
For information on cabling, refer to Installing power supplies in the Brocade MLXe Series-8 router on page 107, Attaching a
management station on page 171, and Connecting the router to a network device on page 197.
Unpacking a Brocade MLXe Series-8 router
The Brocade MLXe Series-8 router ships with the following items:
• Switch fabric modules installed in slots marked SF, and slot blanks installed in all empty module slots.
• Two AC or two DC power supplies
• Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ-45 and fiber-optic connectors.
Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the router at a later time.
Lifting guidelines for Brocade MLXe Series-8 routers
Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving Brocade MLXe Series-8 routers:
• Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.
• Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself.
• It is recommended that you install router components after you have installed the router in a rack.
Installing a Brocade MLXe Series-8 router in an EIA rack
Because of the weight of a fully loaded Brocade MLXe Series-8 router, Brocade recommends mounting it in a rack before installing the
modules and AC power supplies.
You can install up to six Brocade MLXe Series-8 routers in a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack using the standard rack installation
method. If you use the EIA rack mounting kit, you can install up to 4 Brocade MLXe Series-8 routers in a standard 19-inch rack.
Installing a Brocade MLXe Series-8 router
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