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80 Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade MLXe-8 router
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Installing a Brocade MLXe-8 router
This section describes how to install a Brocade MLXe-8 router.
NOTE
Illustrations in this chapter may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
Preparing the installation site
Before installing the router, plan the location and orientation relative to other devices and
equipment. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the sides, front,
and the back of the router and walls or other obstructions. If a router is installed in a perforated
enclosure, the perforations must cover at least 60 percent of the surface.
NOTE
This equipment is suitable for installation in a Network Telecommunication facility and where NEC
requirements apply. Additionally, it may be installed in either a Common Bonding Network (CBN) or
Isolated Bonding Network (IBN). It is not intended for Outside Plant (OSP) installations.
Ensure that the proper cabling is installed at the site.
For information on cabling, refer to “Installing power supplies in the Brocade MLXe-8 router” on
page 85, “Attaching a management station” on page 140, and “Connecting the router to a network
device” on page 317.
Unpacking a Brocade MLXe-8 router
The Brocade MLXe-8 router ships with the following items:
• Switch fabric modules installed in slots marked SF, and slot blanks installed in all empty
module slots.
• Two AC or two DC power supplies
• Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.
Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the router at a
later time.
Lifting guidelines for Brocade MLXe-8 routers
Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving Brocade MLXe-8 routers:
• Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.
• Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself.
• It is recommended that you install router components after you have installed the router in a
rack.
Installing a Brocade MLXe-8 router in a rack
Because of the weight of a fully loaded Brocade MLXe-8 router, Brocade recommends mounting it
in a rack before installing the modules and AC power supplies.