Brocade Communications Systems 53-1002373-02 manual Unpacking a Brocade MLXe-16 router

2 Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 router

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.

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

DANGER

Afully-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

DANGER

Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the router is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over.

DANGER

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.

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