Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Router modules 1Figure 14 shows the MR2 management module front panel.FIGURE 14MR2 management module front panelThe front panel of the management module contains the following control features:• Two auxiliary flash slots (available on MR management modules only)• Compact flash slot (available on MR2 management modules only)• Console port• A 10/100/1000 Ethernet port• Six LEDsAuxiliary flash slotsAuxiliary flash slots support flash PC cards where you can store boot images, startup and runningconfiguration files, and other system files, in addition to what is stored in system flash memory.This allows you to perform system management tasks, such as copying files between flash PCcards, or copying files between a flash PC card and flash memory.For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use Brocade auxiliary flash cards, partnumber FLASH-PCC, which can be ordered from Brocade. Brocade auxiliary flash cards ship withthe label on the bottom of the card; take caution to insert the card with the label on the bottomside.NOTESome older auxiliary flash cards can be inserted the wrong way in the slot because there is noindication in the card about which is the right way. If you insert the card backwards, you will seecontinuous messages in the console and the card inserted/ card removed syslog. If this occurs, youmust remove the card and reinsert it the correct way.External compact flashMR2 management modules do not contain an auxiliary flash slot. Instead, they contain a 2 GBinternal compact flash card and an external compact flash drive. MR2 management modules comewith a factory installed compact flash card in the external compact flash slot. The internal compactflash provides greater storage space for image retention, improving the upgrade process.NOTEDo not use compact flash cards over 2GB; they will render the system unstable.The internal compact flash card cannot be accessed for removal or replacement.The external compact flash slot allows you to insert a 2 GB compact flash card. If you need toreplace or add an additional compact flash card, contact Brocade technical support.Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 1953-1002373-02