Foundry NetIron MLX Series Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
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© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
December 2008
Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the four versions of the NetIron MLX
Series chassis as described:
NetIron MLX-4
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Two switch fabric modules.
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A slot blank in each interface module slot. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently have a module
installed in it, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis.
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A fan tray assembly, which is located in the front right side of the chassis. For more information about the fans,
see “Cooling System” on page 2-23.
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One power supply (AC or DC).
In the slots of the chassis, you can install the following:
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Up to two management modules (one active and one redundant).
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Up to three switch fabric modules.
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Up to four interface modules.
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Up to three power supplies (AC or DC).
Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot blank or blank power supply faceplate,
respectively.
NetIron MLX-8
•
Two switch fabric modules.
•
A slot blank in each interface module slot. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently have a module
installed in it, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis.
•
A fan tray assembly, which is located in the front right side of the chassis. For more information about the fans,
see “Cooling System” on page 2-23.
•
Two power supplies (AC or DC).
In the slots of the chassis, you can install the following:
•
Up to two management modules (one active and one redundant).
•
Up to three switch fabric modules.
•
Up to eight interface modules.
•
Up to four power supplies (AC or DC).
Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot blank or blank power supply faceplate,
respectively.
NetIron MLX-16
•
Three switch fabric modules.
•
A slot blank in each interface module slot. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently have a module
installed in it, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis.
•
A fan tray assembly located in the front right side of the chassis, and two fan assemblies located at the rear of
the chassis. For more information about the fans, see “Cooling System” on page 2-23.
•
Four power supplies (AC or DC).
In the slots of the chassis, you can install the following:
•
Up to two management modules (one active and one redundant).
•
Up to four switch fabric modules.
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Up to sixteen interface modules.
