Brocade Communications Systems NetIron MLXe Series, Hardware Installation Manual

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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 EIA rack mount installation steps
Follow these initial steps to mount a 32-slot device in any EIA rack. To install your device in a 2-post EIA rack (not recommended), refer
to
Installing your 32-slot device in a 2-post EIA rack on page 138. To install your device in a 4-post EIA rack, refer to Installing your
32-slot router in a 4-post EIA rack on page 143.
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
Do not attempt to lift a Brocade MLX Series-32 chassis. It is extremely heavy. REMOVE THE POWER
SUPPLIES AND INTERFACE MODULES FIRST (management, switch fabric, and all line cards). Use a
mechanical lifting device to lift the chassis. Four or more people are required to position the unpopulated chassis
into the rack.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the chassis and components, never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power supply
handles. These handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis.
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.
Installing your 32-slot device in a 2-post EIA rack
NOTE
Because of the weight of a fully-populated 32-slot chassis, it is not recommended that you install your 32-slot router in a 2-
post EIA rack. The preferred installation is in a 4-post EIA rack. Refer to
Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post EIA rack on
page 143 for installation instructions
You can install your 32-slot device in a 2-post EIA rack in either a front-mount configuration or a mid-mount configuration using the
factory-installed mounting brackets. For a mid-mount configuration, simply remove the factory-installed mounting brackets from the
front edges of the device and re-attach them to the center sides of the device using the pre-drilled holes.
Installing a Brocade MLXe Series-32 router
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