Brocade Communications Systems 53-1002373-02 manual Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 router in a rack

Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 router 2

Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 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.

Because of the weight of a fully loaded Brocade MLXe-32 router, it is recommended that you install the router in a rack before installing any modules and power supplies.

You can install one 32-slot router in a standard 19-inch 2-post or 4-post rack or open cabinet, in either a front-mount position or a mid-mount position. You must provide eight standard #12-24 pan-head screws to secure the router in the rack. You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to perform this task.

NOTE

Because of the weight of a fully-populated 32-slot chassis, it is not recommended that you install your 32-slot router in a 2-post rack or open cabinet. The preferred installation is in a 4-post rack or open cabinet. Refer to “Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet” on page 118 for installation instructions

Installation requirements

Allow 1 to 2 hours to complete this procedure. Your installation site must meet the following requirements to ensure correct installation and operation:

•Provide 35 U of space in a 19 inch rack.

•Verify that the additional weight of the router does not exceed the weight limits for the rack or the floor.

•Ensure that an electrical branch circuit with the following characteristics is available:

-Required voltage and frequency as indicated in the hardware reference manual.

-Protection by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes.

-Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size that conform to the electrical rating on the router nameplate.

-Grounded outlet compatible with the power cord and installed by a licensed electrician.

•Ensure that all equipment installed in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.

•Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to support the router model.Ensure that the airflow available at the inlet air vents does not exceed 40o Celsius (104o Fahrenheit).

•Only one 32-slot device can be mounted per rack, positioned as close to the bottom of the rack as possible.

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