Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 router 2DANGERDo not use the handles on the power supply units or fan modules to position the router.6. Secure the router to the mechanical lift with a strap to prevent tipping.7. Carefully position the router in front of the rack where it is to be installed.NOTEMake sure your site provides 200-240V power.Installing your 32-slot device in a 2-post rack or open cabinetNOTEBecause of the weight of a fully-populated 32-slot chassis, it is not recommended that you installyour 32-slot router in a 2-post rack or open cabinet. The preferred installation is in a 4-post rack oropen cabinet. Refer to “Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet” on page 118for installation instructionsYou can install your 32-slot device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet in either a front-mountconfiguration or a mid-mount configuration using the factory-installed mounting brackets. For amid-mount configuration, simply remove the factory-installed mounting brackets from the frontedges of the device and re-attach them to the center sides of the device using the pre-drilled holes.Once you have completed the preliminary installation preparations (refer to “Preliminary rackmount installation steps” on page 112), complete the following steps to install your router in a2-post rack or cabinet.1. Unpack the Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit that shipped with your router, (you can alsoorder this kit separately from Brocade. Refer toTable 31 and Figure 79 for a list and illustrationof the kit components.Table 31 lists the items that are included in your Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit.TABLE 31Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit contentsPart Number Description Quantity42-1000452-01 Saddle 152-0000211-01 10-32 x 5/8 inch screws 1452-1000141-01 12-24 x 1/2 inch screws 1452-1000138-01 M6 x 12 mm screws 14ATTENTIONUse the screws specified for the type of rack. Make sure you have the items listed above and shownin Figure 79.Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 11353-1002373-02