Brocade Communications Systems 53-1002373-02 manual Shows a management module front panel

1 Router modules

TABLE 1 Management modules for all Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR routers (Continued)

Part number	Description
BR-MLX-32-MR2-M	(MR2)
	MLXe/MLX Gen2 management (M) module for 32-slot systems. Includes 4 GB RAM, 1
	internal compact flash drive (2GB), 1 external compact flash slot with included 2GB card,
	RS-232 serial console port and 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for management.
BR-MLX-32-MR2-X	(MR2)
	MLXe/XMR Gen2 management (X) module for 32-slot systems. Includes 4 GB RAM, 1
	internal compact flash drive (2GB), 1 external compact flash slot with included 2GB card,
	RS-232 serial console port and 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for management.

The management module controls the hardware components, runs the networking protocols, and provides the Real Time Operating System (RTOS).

Each router requires one management module, and can accommodate a second module for redundancy. A redundant management module works in conjunction with the active management module. If the active module becomes unavailable, the redundant management module automatically takes over the system operation, minimizing system downtime. For information about the redundancy feature, refer to the “Using a Redundant Management Module” chapter in the Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron Family Configuration Guide.

Management modules are installed in dedicated slots marked M1 and M2. By default, the module installed in slot M1 is the active management module.

Management modules are hot-swappable, which means you can remove and replace them without powering down the system.

NOTE

MR and MR2 management modules cannot be mixed in the same chassis.

NOTE

Prior to installing or replacing the MR2 management module, you must read the Hardware Installation Notes that shipped with the hardware.

NOTE

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.

Figure 13 shows a management module front panel.

FIGURE 13 MR management module front panel

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