Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Installing 2x100GbE interface modules in Brocade MLXe routers 2FIGURE 42Removing the center slot guidePlunger styleScrew stylePull up on plunger whilepulling guide out of chassisLoosen screw beforepulling guide out of chassis4. Remove the two connector covers from the rear connectors of the module. Refer to Figure 43.5. Remove the port cover from one or both ports, depending on how you plan to use your module.If you are using one port only (always Port 1), you must leave the port cover in the inactive port(always Port 2). Port covers are designed for a tight fit and will take some effort to remove.Refer to Figure 43.NOTEDo not use the port cover tabs to lift the module. They are not designed to support the weightof the module, which can fall and be damaged.FIGURE 43Port covers and connector coversRear connector coversPort coversCaution: do not lift moduleby port cover tabs6. Insert the module into the slot until the connectors securely engage the backplane.In 4- and 8-slot devices, the modules are installed horizontally. In 16- and 32-slot devices themodules are installed vertically. Figure 44 and Figure 45 show how to install 2x100G modulesin horizontal and vertical slots (4-slot and 16-slot devices are shown, but the process is thesame for 8-slot and 32-slot devices).Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 6953-1002373-02