Foundry NetIron MLX Series Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
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© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
December 2008
NOTE:
To provide better grounding of the chassis to the rack, attach the chassis to the rack using star washers.
Additionally, if any single hole grounding lugs are used star washers shall be used as a means to prevent rotation
of the lug.
1.
Ensure the rack is in its permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure that the installation site
allows adequate clearance for both airflow, installation, and maintenance.
2.
Move the pallet and chassis as close to the installation site as possible.
3.
Use a power drill with a large Phillips screwdriver attachment to remove the four L-brackets that attach the
base of the chassis to the inner pallet. See Figure 3.25.
Figure 3.25 Location of L-Brackets Holding the NetIron MLX-32 Chassis
4.
Using a mechanical lift equipped with a lift plate, position the lift plate as close to the front of the chassis as
possible. Adjust the lift plate height to be even with the bottom of the chassis.
5.
Slide the chassis onto the lift plate.
WARNING:
Four or more people are required to position the unpopulated chassis into the rack.
WARNING:
Do not use the handles on the power supply units or fan modules to position the chassis.
6.
Secure the chassis to the mechanical lift with a strap to prevent tipping.
7.
Carefully move the chassis and position it in front of the rack where it is to be installed.
8.
Remove the strap securing the chassis to the lift.
9.
With two people in front and two people in back, slide the chassis into the rack.
10. If you are installing the chassis in a four-post rack or cabinet, install a mounting screw and a cage nut into
each of the holes aligned with the threaded holes in the spacer bars. If you are installing the chassis in an
open-frame rack, install eight standard #12-24 pan-head screws into each of the open mounting holes aligned
with the rack, starting from the bottom.
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Remove brackets that hold chassis to base
(two brackets on either side of chassis)
