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Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 255
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Installing a Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 router
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FIGURE 178 Mounting the Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 router in a rack (front-mount configuration)
4. Slide the router down so that the screw heads are in the narrow portion of the keyhole slots.
5. Tighten the screws to secure the router.
NOTE
For better grounding of the router to the rack, attach the router using star washers. You can also use
star washers with single hole grounding lugs to prevent rotation of the lug.
6. Add additional screws as required.
7. Repeat step 2 through step 6 to mount each router in the rack.
Installing Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 modules
The Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 router ships with the required switch fabric modules installed.
The sequence for installing multiple modules is important to ensure proper fit. For the Brocade
NetIron XMR 8000 router, start from the lowest row and move up, from right-to-left. The procedure
in this section applies to all modules.
For instructions about installing 2x100GbE interface modules, refer to “Installing 2x100GbE
interface modules in Brocade MLX routers” on page 239.
DANGER
The intra-building ports of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to
intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building ports of the equipment or
subassembly MUST NOT be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the outside plant
(OSP) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2
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1 Standard 19-inch rack 2 Mounting screws