Installing a NetIron MLX Series Router
December 2008
© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Chassis Lifting Guidelines for NetIron MLX-8 Routers
WARNING:
A fully-populated NetIron MLX-8, chassis is heavy. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED
WHEN LIFTING, HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.
Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving a NetIron MLX-8 chassis:
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Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.
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Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself. Using a mechanical lift to maneuver the router into a
rack is recommended. If a lift cannot be used, a minimum of four people must lift the router, and you must
remove components from the chassis before lifting.
Installing the NetIron MLX-8 Chassis in a Rack
This section describes the following tasks:
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“Preparing to Mount a NetIron MLX-8 Chassis in a Rack”
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“Removing NetIron MLX-8 Extra Shipment Screws”
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“Mounting a NetIron MLX-8 Chassis in a Rack”
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Preparing to Mount a NetIron MLX-8 Chassis in a Rack
Because of the weight of a fully loaded NetIron MLX-8 chassis, Foundry recommends mounting a chassis in a
rack before installing the modules and AC power supplies if necessary.
In a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack, you can install up to six NetIron MLX-8 chassis.
For each NetIron MLX-8 chassis that you install in a rack, you must provide four standard #12-24 pan-head screws
with which to mount and secure the chassis. Before performing this task, you should have an assembled rack and
a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.
Removing NetIron MLX-8 Extra Shipment Screws
The NetIron MLX-8 ships with two extra screws installed in the right side of the chassis. These screws secure the
fan tray, protecting it from damage during shipment. You must remove these screws before installing the chassis.
Figure 3.9 shows the location of the screws.
To perform this task, you need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.
Figure 3.9 Removing the Extra Screws Used for Shipment
Mounting a NetIron MLX-8 Chassis in a Rack
To mount a NetIron MLX-8, chassis in a rack, do the following:
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Determine the position of each chassis in the rack, for example, a chassis with the fewest modules on top, a
chassis with more modules than the top chassis in the middle, and a fully populated chassis on the bottom.
Chassis front
Chassis rear
Shipping
screws
