Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router 3or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 5) and require isolation from the exposedOSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connectthese interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.CAUTIONIf you do not install a module in a slot, you must leave the slot blank installed in the slot. If youoperate the router with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.NOTEBrocade MLX modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the Brocade MLXrouters only. If you install a Brocade MLX module in another Brocade device or install a moduleintended for another Brocade device in a Brocade MLX router, the router and module will notfunction properly.Although management modules are designed to be hot-swappable, you must upgrade the softwareon all interface modules and management modules to the appropriate software release beforeinstalling them. For more information on the appropriate software release, refer to the HardwareInstallation Notes that shipped with the management module.If you are installing a redundant management module, refer to the chapter titled “Using aRedundant Management Module” in the Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron FamilyConfiguration Guide for information about how the redundant module works, optional softwareconfigurations that you can perform, and how to manage the redundancy feature.For information about how to disable and re-enable power to interface modules, see “Disabling andre-enabling power to interface modules” on page 321Before installing modules in the Brocade MLX-32 router, have the following items available:• A large flat-blade screwdriver.• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the Brocade MLX-32router.DANGERFor safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.CAUTIONIf you are hot-swapping a module, allow a minimum of two seconds after a module (or powersupply or fan tray) has been removed before inserting a module in the same slot.Follow this procedure to install a module in the Brocade MLX router.1. If you are installing a module into a slot which may have been configured for a different moduletype, remove the old configuration information by following these steps:Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 21153-1002373-02