Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

2Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 router• The empty device weighs approximately 362 lbs. You will need a mechanical device (such as amaterial lift), and at least two people to guide the device into place.• Before you install the device, make sure that the rack is in a permanent location and issecured to the floor or wall of the building. The installation site must allow adequate clearancefor airflow, installation, and maintenance.Tool requirements and parts listYou will need the following tools to install a 32-slot device in any rack or cabinet.• A forklift or pallet jack to move the router while it is on the pallet (500 lbs. minimum).• Insertion-extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors• A mechanical lift tool fitted with a lift plate (instead of forks) to move the device off the palletand transport it to the rack. The lift should be rated for 500 lbs. minimum.• A strap to secure and stabilize the device while it is being moved on the mechanical lift• A power drill with the following attachments:- Large #2 Phillips screwdriver attachment- A 7/16 inch socket wrench attachment- Large 3/8 inch flat blade screwdriver attachmentPreparing the installation siteBefore installation, plan the location and orientation of the device relative to other equipment inthe rack. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the front and backof the device, and walls or other obstructions.Because you will need to use a mechanical lift to move and install the device, make sure you allowenough space to operate the lift. You will also need at least two people to slide the router off the liftand into the rack.Preliminary rack mount installation stepsFollow these initial steps to mount a 32-slot device in any rack or open cabinet. To install yourdevice in a 2-post rack or open cabinet (not recommended), refer to “Installing your 32-slot devicein a 2-post rack or open cabinet” on page 113. To install your device in a 4-post rack or opencabinet, refer to “Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet” on page 118.1. Ensure the rack is in a permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure that theinstallation site allows adequate clearance for airflow, installation, and maintenance.2. Move the pallet and router as close to the installation site as possible.3. Remove the chassis from the shipping pallet.4. Position the mechanical lift equipped with a lift plate as close to the front of the router aspossible. Adjust the lift plate height so that it is even with the bottom of the router.5. Slide the router onto the lift plate.DANGERFour or more people are required to position the unpopulated router into the rack.112 Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02