Brocade Communications Systems 53-1002373-02 manual Installing a Brocade MLXe-4 router

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Installing a Brocade MLXe-4 router

This section describes how to install a Brocade MLXe-4 router.

Preparing the installation site

Before installing the router, plan the location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the sides, front, and the back of the router and walls or other obstructions. If a router is installed in a perforated enclosure, the perforations must cover at least 60 percent of the surface.

NOTE

This equipment is suitable for installation in a Network Telecommunication facility and where NEC requirements apply. Additionally, it may be installed in either a Common Bonding Network (CBN) or Isolated Bonding Network (IBN). It is not intended for Outside Plant (OSP) installations.

Ensure that the proper cabling is installed at the site.

For information on cabling, refer to “Installing power supplies in a Brocade MLXe-4 router” on page 76, “Attaching a management station” on page 140, and “Connecting the router to a network device” on page 317.

Unpacking a Brocade MLXe-4 router

The Brocade MLXe-4 router ships with the following items:

•Router chassis with switch fabric modules installed in slots marked SF, slot blanks installed in all empty module slots, and mounting brackets attached for front-mount.

•Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.

NOTE

If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.

Follow these steps to unpack your Brocade MLXe-4 router.

1.Remove the router from the shipping carton.

2.Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the router at a later time.

Installing a Brocade MLXe-4 router in a rack or cabinet

Your Brocade MLXe-4 router ships from the factory with mounting brackets attached. You can mount your router in the following ways:

•Front-mount in a standard two-post rack using the factory-installed brackets.

•Mid-mount in a standard two-post rack by moving the factory-installed brackets to the center of the device

•Mount the device in a four-post rack or cabinet using the Cabinet Mount Kit. Refer to “” on page 146.

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