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Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 193
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Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
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NOTE
If you are installing your device in an open frame rack, you will need to purchase the Open Frame
EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit.
Installation requirements
Allow 1 to 2 hours to complete this procedure. Your installation site must meet the following
requirements to ensure correct installation and operation:
• Provide 35 U of space in a 19 inch EIA 310 D open frame rack.
- Allow 1U of space for the rack mount saddle, 33U for the router, and 1U of temporary
space above the router for the purposes of installation.
• Verify that the additional weight of the router does not exceed the weight limits for the rack or
the floor.
• Ensure that an electrical branch circuit with the following characteristics is available:
- Required voltage and frequency as indicated in the hardware reference manual.
- Protection by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes.
- Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size that conform to the electrical rating on the router
nameplate.
- Grounded outlet compatible with the power cord and installed by a licensed electrician.
• Ensure that all equipment installed in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit
connection. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
• Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to support the router model.Ensure that the
airflow available at the inlet air vents does not exceed 40
o
Celsius (104
o
Fahrenheit).
• Only one 32-slot device can be mounted in each Open Frame EIA 310-D rack, positioned as
close to the bottom of the rack as possible.
• The empty device weighs approximately 362 lbs. You will need a mechanical device (such as a
material lift), and at least two people to guide the device into place.
• Before you install the device, make sure that the rack is in a permanent location and is
secured to the floor or wall of the building. The installation site must allow adequate clearance
for airflow, installation, and maintenance.
Tool requirements and parts list
You will need the following tools to install a 32-slot device in a rack.
NOTE
If you are installing your device in an open frame rack, you will need to purchase the Open Frame
EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit.
• A forklift or pallet jack to move the router while it is on the pallet (500 lbs. minimum).
• Insertion-extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors
• A mechanical lift tool fitted with a lift plate (instead of forks) to move the device off the pallet
and transport it to the rack. The lift should be rated for 500 lbs. minimum.
• A strap to secure and stabilize the device while it is being moved on the mechanical lift