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lRouter modules 1TABLE 23Part numberNI-X-SF1NI-X-SF3NI-X-32-SFNI-X-4-HSFNI-X-16-8-HSFNI-X-32-HSFSwitch fabric modulesDescriptionSwitch fabric module for 4-slot routersSwitch fabric module for 8- <strong>and</strong> 16-slot routersSwitch fabric module for 32-slot routersHigh speed switch fabric module for 4-slot routersHigh speed switch fabric module for 8- <strong>and</strong> 16-slot routersHigh speed switch fabric module for 32-slot routersSwitch fabric modules switch packets from one interface module to another. <strong>Brocade</strong> <strong>MLX</strong> <strong>Series</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Brocade</strong> <strong>NetIron</strong> <strong>XMR</strong> routers can be configured with multiple switch fabric modules asdescribed:• 4-slot router: Accommodates three switch fabric modules (two required <strong>and</strong> one redundant) fora fully-loaded system. Ships with two switch fabric modules. You must purchase an additionalswitch fabric module to equip your router for redundancy.• 8-slot router: Accommodates three switch fabric modules (two required <strong>and</strong> one redundant) fora fully-loaded system. Ships with two switch fabric modules. You must purchase an additionalswitch fabric module to equip your router for redundancy.• 16-slot router: Accommodates four switch fabric modules (three required <strong>and</strong> one redundant)for a fully-loaded system. Ships with three switch fabric modules. You must purchase anadditional switch fabric module to equip your router for redundancy.• 32-slot router: Accommodates <strong>and</strong> ships with eight switch fabric modules.NOTE<strong>Brocade</strong> <strong>MLX</strong> <strong>Series</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Brocade</strong> <strong>NetIron</strong> <strong>XMR</strong> router switch fabric modules are dedicated, whichmeans that they function properly in these routers only. If you attempt to install a <strong>Brocade</strong> <strong>MLX</strong><strong>Series</strong> or <strong>Brocade</strong> <strong>NetIron</strong> <strong>XMR</strong> router switch fabric module in another <strong>Brocade</strong> device or a switchfabric module intended for another <strong>Brocade</strong> device in a <strong>Brocade</strong> <strong>MLX</strong> <strong>Series</strong> or <strong>Brocade</strong> <strong>NetIron</strong> <strong>XMR</strong>router, the router <strong>and</strong> switch fabric module will not function properly.Figure 31 shows the front panel of a switch fabric module.FIGURE 31Switch fabric module front panelBI-SWFPwrActiveThe front panel contains two LEDs, as described in Table 24.TABLE 24 Switch fabric module LEDsLED Position State MeaningPwr Above Active LED On The module is receiving power.OffThe module is not receiving power.<strong>Brocade</strong> <strong>MLX</strong> <strong>Series</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Brocade</strong> <strong>NetIron</strong> <strong>XMR</strong> <strong>Hardware</strong> Installation Guide 4953-1002373-02

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