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DANGER
The
NOTE
Brocade MLXe modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the Brocade MLXe router only. If you try to install a Brocade MLXe module in a
Although management modules are designed to be
Table 28 identifies the router slot numbers where the modules must be installed. An identifying label can be seen at the base of each slot.
TABLE 28 Brocade
Module | Slot number |
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Management modules | Active module – M1 (left). |
| Redundant module – M2 (right). |
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Interface modules | 1 – 8 |
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Switch fabric modules | SF1 – SF3 |
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For information about how to disable and
If you are installing a redundant management module, refer to the chapter titled “Using a Redundant Management Module” in the Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron Family Configuration Guide for information about how the redundant module works, optional software configurations, and how to manage redundancy.
Before installing a module in the Brocade
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•An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the router.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.
You can install modules while the router is powered on and running.
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