Installing a NetIron MLX Series Router
December 2008
© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Connect the other end of the cables to the DC power source. Repeat this step for each installed DC power
supply. Then switch on the power source.
3.
If your power source is AC, attach one end of a Foundry-supplied AC power cord to the AC power supply as
described in the appropriate section:
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“Connecting AC Power to a NetIron MLX-4 Chassis” on page 3-9
•
“Connecting AC Power to a NetIron MLX-8 Chassis” on page 3-17
•
“Connecting AC Power to a NetIron MLX-16 Chassis” on page 3-26
•
“Connecting AC Power to a NetIron MLX-32 Chassis” on page 3-46
Insert the other end into a 115V/120V wall outlet. Repeat this step for each installed AC power supply.
WARNING:
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, make
sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power
cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the device.
NOTE:
The NetIron MLX Series router is designed to provide uninterrupted service even when you insert or
remove the management modules and the interface modules. Therefore, the system does not have a
separate on/off power switch. To turn the system off, simply unplug the power cord(s).
NOTE:
The wall outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
4.
Verify that the NetIron MLX Series router has initialized successfully. For information, see “Verifying Proper
Operation”below.
Verifying Proper Operation
To verify the proper operation of the NetIron MLX Series chassis after power on, you can do the following:
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Observe the LEDs
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Display the status of the modules using the CLI
Observing the LEDs
After a NetIron MLX Series chassis powers on, you can observe its LEDs to verify that it initialized successfully.
Table 3.5 outlines the LEDs, the desired state of each LED, possible abnormal states of each LED, and what to do
if an LED indicates an abnormal state.
Table 3.5: Desired and Abnormal LED States After System Power On
LED
Desired State
Meaning
Abnormal
State
Meaning/Action
Management Module
Active
The Active LED on
one of the installed
management
modules should be
on.
The module is
functioning as the
active management
module.
Off
Neither of the management
module(s) is managing the switch
fabric and interface modules.
A problem could have occurred
during initialization. Check your
attached PC or terminal for
possible error messages.
