December 2008
© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Chapter 6
Maintaining a NetIron MLX Series Router
This chapter provides the following information:
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A recommended hardware maintenance schedule
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Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors
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Replacing a management module
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Replacing an interface module
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Replacing a switch fabric module
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Replacing a fiber-optic module
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Replacing an AC power supply
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Replacing fan assemblies
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Replacing the air filters
WARNING:
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
Hardware Maintenance Schedule
The NetIron MLX Series routers require minimal maintenance for its hardware components. Foundry recommends
doing the following:
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Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors on a fiber-optic port and the connected fiber cable each time you
disconnect the cable
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Replacing the NetIron MLX Series air filters quarterly
And replace the following hardware components as needed:
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All modules (management, interface, and switch fabric)
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Fiber-optic transceivers
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AC or DC power supplies
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Fan assemblies