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Installing a Brocade MLXe RouterChapter2This chapter describes how to install a Brocade MLXe router and its modules in the followingsections:• “Installation precautions” on page 63• “Installing 2x100GbE interface modules in Brocade MLXe routers” on page 67• “Installing a Brocade MLXe-4 router” on page 71• “Installing a Brocade MLXe-8 router” on page 80• “Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 router” on page 89• “Mounting Brocade MLXe-4, -8, or -16 routers in a 4-post rack or cabinet” on page 100• “Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 router” on page 109• “Attaching a management station” on page 140• “Activating the power source” on page 141• “Verifying proper operation” on page 142The illustrations in this chapter display how to correctly insert the modules and routers. For acomplete router module description and slot number identification, refer to “Brocade MLXerouters” on page 2 of this guide.NOTEIllustrations in this chapter may differ slightly from the actual equipment.Installation precautionsRead the following cautions and danger notices before installing Brocade MLXe routers.General precautionsDANGERThe procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.DANGERAll fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 Lasers.Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 6353-1002373-02