Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

About This DocumentAudienceThis document is designed for system administrators with a working knowledge of Layer 2 andLayer 3 switching and routing.If you are using a Brocade device, you should be familiar with the following protocols if applicable toyour network – IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, IGMP, PIM, MPLS, and VRRP.How this document is organizedThis document is organized to help you find the information that you want as quickly and easily aspossible.The document contains the following components:• Chapter 1, “Product Overview,”provides an overview of Brocade MLX Series and BrocadeNetIron XMR routers.• Chapter 2, “Installing a Brocade MLXe Router,” provides installation instructions for BrocadeMLXe routers.• Chapter 3, “Installing a Brocade MLX Router,” provides installation instructions for BrocadeMLX routers.• Chapter 4, “Installing a Brocade NetIron XMR Router,” provides installation instructions forBrocade NetIron XMR routers.• Chapter 5, “Using Brocade Structured Cabling Components,” provides information on how touse the cabling components with Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR routers.• Chapter 6, “Connecting a Router to a Network Device,” describes how to connect Brocade MLXSeries and Brocade NetIron XMR routers to network devices.• Chapter 7, “Managing Routers and Modules,” provides information on management tasks forBrocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR routers.• Chapter 8, “Maintenance and Field Replacement,” describes maintenance procedures forBrocade MLX Series MLXe, Brocade MLX, and Brocade NetIron XMR routers.• Chapter 9, “Hardware Specifications,” provides hardware specifications for Brocade MLXSeries and Brocade NetIron XMR routers.• Appendix A, “Brocade MLXe Chassis bundles,” provides a list of FRU bundle contents for theBrocade MLXe router.• Appendix B, “Regulatory Statements,” contains regulatory information for Brocade MLX Seriesand Brocade NetIron XMR routers.• Appendix C, “Caution and Danger Notices,” contains Caution and Danger notices in fourlanguages for Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR routers.Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02xiii