Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Mounting Brocade MLXe-4, -8, or -16 routers in a 4-post rack or cabinet 2Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 router in a cabinet or 4-post rackUsing the Cabinet/4-Post Rack Mount Kit, you can install up to four Brocade MLXe-8 routers in acabinet or rack.DANGERMake 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 to prevent the rack or cabinet frombecoming top-heavy and tipping over.To install your Brocade MLXe-16 router in a cabinet or 4-post rack, perform the following steps.1. Remove the factory-installed mounting brackets from the sides of the router.2. Attach the cabinet mounting brackets to the front of the router using the 12 8-32 flat headscrews. Refer to Figure 71.FIGURE 71Attach the mounting brackets to the front of the routerBrocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 10553-1002373-02