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outside plant (OSP) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 5) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.

NOTE

Brocade NetIron XMR modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the Brocade NetIron XMR router only. For example, if you install a Brocade NetIron XMR module in another Brocade router or install a module intended for another Brocade router in the Brocade NetIron XMR router, the router and module will not function properly.

Although management modules are designed to be hot-swappable, you must upgrade the software on all interface modules and management modules to the appropriate software release before installing them. For more information on the appropriate software release, refer to the Hardware Installation Notes that shipped with the management module.

For information about how to disable and re-enable power to interface modules, see “Disabling and re-enabling power to interface modules” on page 321

Table 40 provides the router slot numbers where you install the modules. Identification markings appear at the base of each slot.

TABLE 40	Brocade NetIron XMR 4000 module installation
Module		Slot number
Management modules		Active module – M1 (left).
		Redundant module – M2 (right).
Interface modules		1 – 4
Switch fabric modules		SF1 – SF3

If you are installing a redundant management module, refer to the Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron Family Configuration Guide, Chapter 8, Using a Redundant Management Module, for information about how the redundant module works, optional software configurations, and how to manage redundancy.

For information about how to replace an interface module in an active system, refer to “Replacing an interface module” on page 351.

The Brocade NetIron XMR 4000 router ships with slot blanks installed in all module slots. Slot blanks cover empty slots to ensure proper airflow. To install a module, first remove the slot blank from the module slot.

CAUTION

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run the router with an uncovered slot, it may overheat. Tighten the screws that secure the slot blanks so that they remain in place when removing adjacent panels or modules.

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