Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

3Installing a Brocade MLX-16 routerInstalling a Brocade MLX-16 router in a rackDANGERMake sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it frombecoming unstable or falling over.DANGERMount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest device atthe bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.You can install up the three Brocade MLX-16 routers in a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack. It isrecommended that you install your router in a rack before you install any router components.You can install the routers in either a front-mount configuration (using the factory-installedmounting brackets) or a mid-mount configuration. For a mid-mount configuration, simply removethe factory-installed mounting brackets from the front edges of the device and re-attach them tothe center sides of the device using the pre-drilled holes.Follow these steps to mount a Brocade MLX-16 router in a rack.NOTEYou must provide standard #12-24 pan-head screws to mount each router in a rack. You will need aPhillips screwdriver to perform this task.1. Determine the position of each router in the rack. For example, place routers with the fewestmodules near the top of the rack, routers with more modules near the middle of the rack, andfully populated routers near the bottom of the rack.2. Position four mounting screws for each router according to the spacings of the keyhole slots(the ones with the narrow portion pointing up) on the mounting brackets, as shown inFigure 125. When tightening the mounting screws, leave approximately 1/4 inch of clearancebetween the back of the screw head and the rack posts.176 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02