Brocade Communications Systems 53-1002373-02 Installing modules in a Brocade MLXe 16-slot router

2 Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 router

FIGURE 59 Mounting the Brocade MLXe-16 router in a rack

1	2
1 Front-mount configuration	2 Mid-mount configuration

4.Slide the router down so that the mounting screw heads are in the narrow portion of the keyhole slots.

5.Tighten the screws to secure the router in place. For extra support, use additional screws.

NOTE

For better grounding of the router to the rack, attach the router using star washers. You should also use star washers with any single-hole grounding lugs to keep the lugs from rotating.

NOTE

When making the primary ground connection, use a star washer to prevent lug rotation.

Repeat step 2 through step 5 to mount each router in the rack.

Installing modules in a Brocade MLXe 16-slot router

The Brocade MLXe-16 router ships with the required switch fabric modules installed.

The installation sequence for multiple modules is important to ensure proper fit. Always fill the bottom slots in the Brocade MLXe-16 router first. Begin by filling the slots from the left side of the router, and work towards the right side. Refer to Figure 7 on page 10 for slot locations.

NOTE

Installation instructions are identical for interface, management, and switch fabric modules. However, there are specific requirements and installation instructions for the following devices:

For installing NI-MLX-10x8G and NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A modules in the 16-slot router., refer to “Installing modules in a Brocade MLXe 16-slot router” on page 92.

For installing 2x100GbE interface modules, refer to “Installing 2x100GbE interface modules in Brocade MLXe routers” on page 67.

92	Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
	53-1002373-02