Brocade Communications Systems 53-1002373-02 manual 42-1000452-01

Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 router 2

DANGER

Do not use the handles on the power supply units or fan modules to position the router.

6.Secure the router to the mechanical lift with a strap to prevent tipping.

7.Carefully position the router in front of the rack where it is to be installed.

NOTE

Make sure your site provides 200-240V power.

Installing your 32-slot device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet

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

You can install your 32-slot device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet in either a front-mount configuration or a mid-mount configuration using the factory-installed mounting brackets. For a mid-mount configuration, simply remove the factory-installed mounting brackets from the front edges of the device and re-attach them to the center sides of the device using the pre-drilled holes.

Once you have completed the preliminary installation preparations (refer to “Preliminary rack mount installation steps” on page 112), complete the following steps to install your router in a 2-post rack or cabinet.

1.Unpack the Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit that shipped with your router, (you can also order this kit separately from Brocade. Refer toTable 31 and Figure 79 for a list and illustration of the kit components.

Table 31 lists the items that are included in your Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit.

TABLE 31	Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit contents
Part Number		Description	Quantity
42-1000452-01		Saddle	1
52-0000211-01		10-32 x 5/8 inch screws	14
52-1000141-01		12-24 x 1/2 inch screws	14
52-1000138-01		M6 x 12 mm screws	14

ATTENTION

Use the screws specified for the type of rack. Make sure you have the items listed above and shown in Figure 79.

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