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1Router modulesNI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A interface moduleFigure 25 shows the front panel of the NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A interface module.FIGURE 25 NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A module front panelAThe front panel includes the following features:• A power LED located below the part number• Eight mini-RJ21 connectors, each supporting six 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet portsThe eight mini-RJ21 connectors support six 1 Gbps Ethernet ports each. You can connect a patchpanel with a mini-RJ21 connector to a mini-RJ21 connector on the interface module. The patchpanel provides RJ45 connectors. You can also use a cable with a mini-RJ21 connector on one endthat connects to the mini-RJ21 connector on the interface module. The other end of the cable splitsinto six cables with RJ45 connectors on each cable.The NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A module ships with two cable cinches. Each cable cinch consists of a plasticpart and a velcro strap. For instructions on using the cable cinches, see Chapter 5, “Using BrocadeStructured Cabling Components”.Cables and patch panels that support this module are available through any Tyco Internationaldistribution partner. Information about these products is available at the following URL.https://www.ampnetconnect.com/foundrynetworksNOTEBefore you install NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A modules, you must first upgrade the software on all interfacemodules and management modules to the appropriate software release. For more information referto the Hardware Installation Notes that shipped with the modules.42 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02