Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router 310. Visually inspect the alignment of the router. If the router is installed properly in the rack, themounting screws on one side of the rack should align with the mounting screws on theopposite side and the router should be level. Add all remaining 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.Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinetYou can install Brocade MLX Series 32-slot routers in a 4-post rack or open cabinet using theoptional 4-post rack mount kit available from Brocade. Table 38 lists the contents of this kit.TABLE 38 4-Post Rack Mount Kit contentsPart number Description Quantity49-1000166-01 27-31” rail, left 149-1000167-01 27-31” rail, right 142-1000901-01 Rack mount bracket, left 142-1000902-01 Rack mount bracket, right 152-1000278-01 8-32 Phillips flat-head screws, black 12NOTEBecause of the weight of fully loaded 32-slot routers, it is recommended that you mount the routerin the rack or cabinet before installing modules and power supplies.You will need the following items to install your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet:• A mechanical lift fitted with a lift plate (instead of forks) to move the device off the pallet andtransport it to the rack. The lift should be rated for 500 lbs. minimum.• A strap to secure and stabilize the device while it is being moved on the mechanical lift.• Screws to attach the rails to your cabinet type. (These are usually provided with the cabinet orrack.)DANGERFour or more people are required to position the unpopulated router into the rack.DANGERDo not use the handles on the power supply units or fan modules to position the router.Before installation, plan the location and orientation of the device relative to other equipment inthe rack. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the front and backof the device, and walls or other obstructions.Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 20553-1002373-02