Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

3Installing a Brocade MLX-16 routerThis message is displayed at bootup, or when the NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A module is inserted in therouter.When installing NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A modules, you must upgrade the software on all installedinterface modules and management modules to the appropriate software release. For moreinformation refer to the Multi-Service IronWare Software Release 05.2.00 for Brocade MLX Seriesand Brocade NetIron Family. For more information on upgrading the software, refer to theMulti-Service IronWare Software Upgrade Guide.Installing NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A fan assembliesNOTEYou can remove and replace fan assemblies and switch fabric modules while the Brocade MLX16-slot router is powered on and running.CAUTIONTo avoid overheating of the router, remove one fan assembly at a time, and replace it promptly.Do not remove all fans from the device at once.To install the high speed fans, you need the following:• Two high-speed fan assemblies, as shown in Figure 128.• A small flat-blade screwdriver.• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the router chassis.DANGERFor safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.FIGURE 128High-speed fan assemblies for Brocade MLX 16-slot routersPerform these steps to replace standard rear fan assemblies with high-speed rear fan assembliesin a 16-slot router.182 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02