Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Router modules 1Before you install a 2x100GbE module, you will need to remove the center slot guide that dividesthe slot into two partitions. Do not discard this guide, as you will need it if you ever want to convertthe slot into two slots. For information about how to remove the center guide and install high-speedfabric modules, refer to the 2x100GbE module installation instructions in the appropriateinstallation chapter for your router model.NOTEBefore installing the 100GbE module in a chassis, the tm-credit-size must be changed to 1024bytes.You will also need to change the system tm credit size to 1024b (which readies the device toforward 100 Gbps traffic). Log into your system and enter the following commands in theconfiguration level of the CLI. Remember to write to memory and reload the device.Brocade# configBrocade(config)# system-init tm-credit-size credit_1024bBrocade(config)# exitBrocade# write memoryBrocade# reloadNOTEThe 100GbE module requires a minimum software version of R05.2.00. Please upgrade all softwareon the system to a minimum version of R05.2.00 before you inst all your 2x100G module.NOTE100xGbE modules require high-speed switch fabric modules to operate.Figure 15 shows the front panel of the 2x100GbE 2-port interface module.FIGURE 15100xGbE 2-port interface module front panel1 2PwrLnk/ActLnk/ActThe front panel contains the following features:• Power LED and Lnk/Act LED for each port (as described in Table 5)• Two 100xGbE CFP ports100xGbE interface module LEDsThe LEDs on the 100xGbE interface modules indicate the status of each port, as described inTable 5.TABLE 5100xGbE module LEDsLED Location State MeaningPower (module state) Left side of module Green Module is receiving powerOffModule is not receiving powerLink/Act To the right of each port. Green blinking Port is enabled and link is up.OffPort is disabled.Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 2553-1002373-02