Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

2Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 routerNOTEThis equipment is suitable for installation in a Network Telecommunication facility and where NECrequirements apply. Additionally, it may be installed in either a Common Bonding Network (CBN) orIsolated Bonding Network (IBN). It is not intended for Outside Plant (OSP) installations.Unpacking a Brocade MLXe-16 routerThe Brocade MLXe-16 router ships with the following items:• Router chassis with switch fabric modules installed in the slots marked SF, and slot blanksinstalled in all empty module slots.• Four AC or four DC power supplies• Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.If any of these items are missing, contact the place of purchase.Remove your Brocade MLXe-16 router from the shipping carton. Save the shipping carton andpacking materials in case you need to move or ship the router at a later time.Lifting guidelines for Brocade MLXe-16 routersDANGERA fully-populated Brocade MLXe-16 router is heavy. TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING,HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving your Brocade MLXe-16 router:• Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.• Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself. Use two people to lift the router.• It is recommended that you remove router components before installing the router in a rack.Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 router in a rackDANGERMake sure the rack or cabinet housing the router is adequately secured to prevent it frombecoming unstable or falling over.DANGERMount the routers you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest router atthe bottom and progressively place lighter routers above.You can install your router in a standard rack in either a front- or mid-mount position using thefactory-installed mounting brackets. For a mid-mount configuration, simply remove the mountingbrackets from the front edges of the device and re-attach them using the pre-drilled holes in thecenter sides of the device.90 Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02