Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Installing a Brocade MLX-8 router 3FIGURE 119Mounting the router in a rack (front-mount configuration)121 Standard 19-inch rack 2 Mounting screws4. Slide the router down so that the screw heads are in the narrowest part of the keyhole slots.5. Tighten the screws to secure the router in place. For extra support, use additional screws.NOTEFor better grounding of the router to the rack, attach the router using star washers. You should alsouse star washers with any single-hole grounding lugs to keep the lugs from rotating.Repeat step 2 through step 6 to mount each router in the rack, moving from lowest to highest.Installing Brocade MLX-8 modulesThe Brocade MLX-8 router ships with the required switch fabric modules installed.The sequence for installing multiple modules is important to ensure proper fit. The recommendedsequence for the Brocade MLX-8 router is to install right-to-left, beginning with the lowest row andmoving up.Installation instructions are identical for interface, management, and switch fabric modules. Youcan install modules while the router is powered on and running. However, for a graceful shutdownof the links on switch fabric modules, it is recommended that you disable the switch fabric modulebefore removing it from the router.For instructions about installing 100xGbE interface modules, refer to “Installing 2x100GbEinterface modules in Brocade MLX routers” on page 151.Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 16753-1002373-02