Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

2Installing a Brocade MLXe-4 routerNOTEBrocade MLXe modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in Brocade MLXerouters only. If you install a Brocade MLXe module in a non-Brocade MLXe router, or install a moduleintended for a non-Brocade MLXe router in a Brocade MLXe router, the router and module will notfunction properly.Although management modules are designed to be hot-swappable, you must upgrade the softwareon all interface modules and management modules to the appropriate software release beforeinstalling them. For more information on the appropriate software release, refer to the HardwareInstallation Notes that shipped with the management module.For information about how to disable and re-enable power to interface modules, see “Disabling andre-enabling power to interface modules” on page 321Table 27 identifies the router slot numbers where the modules must be installed. An identifyinglabel can be seen at the base of each slot.NOTEThe Brocade MLXe-4 router ships with the required switch fabric modules installed.TABLE 27ModuleBrocade MLXe-4 module installationSlot numberManagement modulesActive module – M1 (left).Redundant module – M2 (right).Interface modules 1 – 4Switch fabric modulesSF1 – SF3If you are installing a redundant management module, see the chapter titled “Using a RedundantManagement Module” in the Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron Family Configuration Guidefor information about how the redundant module works, optional software configurations, and howto manage redundancy.You can install modules while the router is powered on and running.Before installing a new interface module, you will need to remove the slot blank from the moduleslot. You should also have the following items available:• A 1/4 inch #8 flat-blade screwdriver, or a #2 Phillips screwdriver• A new interface module, which you can order from Brocade• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the Brocade MLXerouter.DANGERFor safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.The Brocade MLXe-4 router ships with slot blanks installed in all empty module slots. The slotblanks help ensure proper airflow inside the router. You must remove the slot blank to install amodule into a slot.74 Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02