Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Installing a Brocade MLX-4 router 3TABLE 34ModuleBrocade MLX-4 module slot designationsSlot numberManagement modulesActive module – M1 (left)Redundant module – M2 (right)Interface modules 1 – 4Switch fabric modulesSF1 – SF3Before installing modules in the Brocade MLX-4 router, have the following items available:• A large flat-blade screwdriver• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the router chassisDANGERFor safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.You can install modules while the router is powered on and running. However, for a gracefulshutdown of the links on switch fabric modules, it is recommended that you disable the switchfabric module before removing it from the router.The Brocade MLX-4 router ships with slot blanks installed in all empty module slots. The slot blankshelp ensure proper airflow inside the router. You must remove the slot blank to install a module intoa slot.CAUTIONIf you do not install a module in a slot, you must leave the slot blank installed. If you operate therouter with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.Although the slot blanks differ in size, the procedure for removing them is identical. You will need aflat-blade screwdriver to remove slot blanks.CAUTIONIf you are hot-swapping a module, allow a minimum of two seconds after a module (or powersupply or fan tray) has been removed before inserting a module in the same slot.Follow these steps to remove a slot blank.1. Loosen the screws on either end of the slot blank by hand or with a flat-blade screwdriver.2. Pull the slot blank out of the router, and store it in a safe place for future use.Follow this procedure to install a new interface module in the router.1. If you are installing a module in a slot which may have been configured for a different moduletype, remove the old configuration information by following these steps.a. Use the show running-config command in config mode to determine the currentconfiguration of the slot.Brocade(config)# show running-configBrocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 15953-1002373-02