Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Installing a Brocade MLX-8 router 3Unpacking a Brocade MLX-8 routerThe Brocade MLX-8 router ships with the following items:• Switch fabric modules installed in slots marked SF, and slot blanks installed in all emptymodule slots.• Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the router at alater time.Removing the shipping screwsThe router ships with two screws installed in the right side of the router. These screws secure thefan tray and protect it from damage during shipment. You must remove these screws beforeinstalling the router. Figure 117 shows the location of these screws.You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove these screws.FIGURE 117Removing the shipping screws1 231 Front 2 Rear 3 Shipping screwsLifting guidelines for Brocade MLX-8 routersFollow these guidelines for lifting and moving Brocade MLX-8 routers:• Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.• Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself.• It is recommended that you install router components after you have installed the router in arack.Installing a Brocade MLX-8 router in a rackYou can install up to six Brocade MLX-8 routers in a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack. You caninstall the routers in either a front-mount configuration (using the factory-installed mountingbrackets) or a mid-mount configuration. For a mid-mount configuration, simply remove thefactory-installed mounting brackets from the front edges of the device and re-attach them to thecenter sides of the device using the pre-drilled holes.Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 16553-1002373-02