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• If you configure the redistribution of static or directly connected routes for a particular routing protocol, the protocol redistributes
routes associated with the interface module ports, but not the routes associated with the management port.
To display configuration information and statistics about the management port, enter the show interface management 1 command at
any CLI level.
Connecting the router to a network device
You can connect a router to another Ethernet network device. Brocade MLXe Series routers support connections to other vendors’
devices as well as Brocade network devices.
The Ethernet interface modules available with Brocade MLXe Series are described in Connecting the router to a network device . These
include XFP fiber, SFP and SFP+ fiber, and RJ45 copper interfaces. Details regarding the SFP, SFP+, and XFP fiber-optic transceivers
supported for these interface modules are also described.
To connect a router to another network device, you must do the following.
• Install the fiber-optic modules if required.
• Cable the modules with either copper cable or fiber-optic cable as required.
The following sections provide information about module installation and cabling, as well as how to clean fiber-optic connectors and
troubleshoot network connections.
Installing a fiber-optic transceiver
To connect a router to another network device using a fiber port, install a fiber-optic transceiver (SFP, SFP+, or XFP, as required by your
interface module).
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
NOTE
Refer to Installation precautions on page 87 for other hardware installation precautions.
Before installing a fiber-optic transceiver, have on hand an ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the router
chassis.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor.
Follow these steps to install a fiber-optic transceiver.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector on the router chassis.
2. Remove the transceiver from the protective packaging.
3. Remove the metal cover from the port on the interface module.
4. Gently insert the fiber-optic transceiver into the port until the transceiver clicks into place. Transceivers are keyed to prevent
incorrect insertion.
Connecting the router to a network device
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