90 Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 router
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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.
Unpacking a Brocade MLXe-16 router
The Brocade MLXe-16 router ships with the following items:
• Router chassis with switch fabric modules installed in the slots marked SF, and slot blanks
installed in all empty module slots.
• Four AC or four DC power supplies
• Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.
If any of these items are missing, contact the place of purchase.
Remove your Brocade MLXe-16 router from the shipping carton. 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-16 routers
A fully-populated Brocade MLXe-16 router is heavy. TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING,
HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.
Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving your Brocade MLXe-16 router:
• Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.
• Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself. Use two people to lift the router.
• It is recommended that you remove router components before installing the router in a rack.
Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 router in a rack
Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the router is adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable or falling over.
Mount the routers you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest router at
the bottom and progressively place lighter routers above.
You can install your router in a standard rack in either a front- or mid-mount position using the
factory-installed mounting brackets. For a mid-mount configuration, simply remove the mounting
brackets from the front edges of the device and re-attach them using the pre-drilled holes in the
center sides of the device.
