Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Installing a Brocade NetIron XMR 4000 router 4Although slot blanks differ in size, the procedure for removing them is the same. The procedure inthis section applies to all slot blanks. You will need a flat-blade screwdriver to perform this task.Follow these steps to remove a slot blank:1. Loosen the screws on each end of the slot blank by hand or with a flat-blade screwdriver.2. Pull the slot blank out of the router, and store it in a safe place for future use.Before installing modules in the Brocade NetIron XMR 4000 router, have these items available:• A large flat blade screwdriver.• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the router.DANGERFor safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.Although slot blanks differ in size, the procedure for removing them is the same. The procedure inthis section applies to all slot blanks. You will need a flat-blade screwdriver to perform this task.CAUTIONIf you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run the routerwith an uncovered slot, it may overheat. Tighten the screws that secure the slot blanks so thatthey remain in place when removing adjacent panels or modules.Follow these steps to remove a slot blank.1. Loosen the screws on each end of the slot blank by hand or with a flat-blade screwdriver.2. Pull the slot blank out of the router, and store it in a safe place for future use.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 these steps to install a module in the Brocade NetIron XMR 4000 router.1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector onthe router chassis.2. Remove the module from the packaging.3. With the ejectors in the outward position, insert the module into the appropriate slot (refer toTable 40) and slide the card along the card guide until the ejectors on either side of themodule rotate towards the module faceplate.Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 24753-1002373-02