Brocade Communications Systems 53-1002373-02 manual Installation procedure

2 Installing 2x100GbE interface modules in Brocade MLXe routers

If the higher-number slot (even number) is configured for another type of module, you must reconfigure it by entering the no module command.

-If there is a module of another type installed in either of the slots. You must remove the existing module, remove the center slot guide, and reconfigure the higher-numbered (even number) of the two slots as no module.

•For maximum performance you must operate your 2x100G module with high speed switch fabric modules in turbo mode.

Installation procedure

When installing modules, wear an ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the router chassis or other suitable ground.

DANGER

For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.

1.Upgrade the software on all management modules and interface modules to Multi-Service IronWare R05.2.00 or later. For specific upgrade instructions, refer to the Multi-Service IronWare Upgrade Guide.

2.Before you install your 2x100G interface module into a working device, you must change the system tm credit size to 1024b (which readies the device to forward 100 Gbps traffic). Log into your system and enter the following commands in the configuration level of the CLI. Remember to write to memory and reload the device.

Brocade# config

Brocade(config)# system-init tm-credit-size credit_1024b

Brocade(config)# exit

Brocade# write memory

Brocade# reload

NOTE

The system-inittm-credit-sizecommand is only available in R05.2.00 or later, so it is important to upgrade all software to R05.2.00 before you install your 2x100G module.

3.Remove the center slot guide. In some devices, you must lift a plunger to remove the center slot guide. Be sure to keep the plunger raised so that it does not reseat while you are removing the guide. In some devices, you must loosen a screw to remove the center slot guide. Figure 42 shows the two types of center slot guides.

Remove the guide carefully so that it does not move from side to side. Excess movement of the guide may damage pins on the backplane before it is fully removed from the chassis.

NOTE

Do not discard the center slot guide, as you will need it if you want to revert to a 2-slot configuration. If you misplace your center slot guide, you can purchase a replacement from Brocade.

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