® Foundry NetIron MLX Series Installation and Basic Configuration Guide NetIron MLX-4 NetIron MLX-8 NetIron MLX-16 NetIron MLX-32 Release 04.0.00 Release Date: December 17, 2008 Publish Date: December 31, 2008...
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Getting Started Introduction This guide describes the NetIron MLX router from Foundry Networks. It provides procedures for installing modules into the NetIron MLX Series chassis, cabling the Ethernet interface ports, and performing a basic configuration of the software. This guide also explains how to perform tasks using the command line interface (CLI).
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The following sections provide more information about these components. Chassis The NetIron MLX Series chassis consists of the following four chassis: • NetIron MLX-4: Provides 4 interface slots • NetIron MLX-8: Provides 8 interface slots • NetIron MLX-16: Provides 16 interface slots •...
Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot blank or blank power supply faceplate, respectively (NetIron MLX-4, -8, and 16). On the NetIron MLX-32, before installing any modules, you must remove the shipping panels covering the upper and lower card cages.
The NetIron MLX-32 chassis uses a different management module than any of the other Foundry Networks products. You cannot use management modules designed for the NetIron MLX-32 in any of the other NetIron MLX Series chassis or management modules in the NetIron MLX-32 chassis designed for the NetIron MLX-4, NetIron MLX-8, or NetIron MLX-16.
Foundry chassis in the NetIron MLX Series chassis, the module will not boot up to become active. Interface modules can be shared between NetIron MLX-4, NetIron MLX- 8, NetIron MLX-16, and NetIron MLX-32.
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• NetIron MLX-32: Accommodates and is shipped with eight switch fabric modules. NOTE: The switch fabric modules used for the NetIron MLX-4 are a different part than those used on the NetIron MLX-8, NetIron MLX-16, and NetIron MLX-32. Also, the switch fabric modules used for the NetIron MLX-32 are different than those used on the NetIron MLX-4, NetIron MLX-8, and NetIron MLX-16.
In the NetIron MLX-8, NetIron MLX-16 and NetIron MLX-32, you install the power supplies (AC or DC) in the slots along the bottom of the chassis. In the NetIron MLX-4, the power supplies (AC or DC) are installed in slots in the rear of the chassis.
The NetIron MLX Series chassis are shipped equipped for mounting in a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack as described: • The NetIron MLX-4 and NetIron MLX-8 are equipped with built-in mounting brackets. • The NetIron MLX-16 and NetIron MLX-32 chassis ship with two L-shaped mounting brackets.
This chapter contains information on how to install a NetIron MLX Series router. Before proceeding, please read the cautions and warnings below that apply to the entire family of NetIron MLX Series routers. The remainder of this chapter contains the following topics: • “Installing a NetIron MLX-4 Router” • “Installing a NetIron MLX-8 Router” •...
Bonding Network (IBN). It is not intended for Outside Plant installations (OSP). Unpacking a NetIron MLX-4 Router The NetIron MLX-4 router ships with several items. Review the list below, and verify the contents. If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.
Removing NetIron MLX-4 Extra Shipment Screws The NetIron MLX-4 ships with two extra screws installed in the right side of the chassis. These screws secure the fan tray, protecting it from damage during shipment. You must remove these screws before installing the chassis.
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Figure 3.3. With two or more people lifting the chassis, slip the wide portion of each keyhole slot over the corresponding screw in the rack. Figure 3.3 Mounting the NetIron MLX-4 or NetIron MLX-8 Chassis in a Rack Standard 19-inch Rack Slide the chassis down so that the screw heads are in the narrow portion of the keyhole slots.
Removing the Slot Blanks The NetIron MLX-4 chassis ships with slot blanks installed in all module slots. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently have a module installed in it, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis. If you plan to install a module in a particular slot, you must remove the slot blank.
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Before installing a module in the NetIron MLX-4 chassis, have the following on hand: • An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the NetIron MLX-4 chassis. WARNING: For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 meg ohm series resistor.
AC power supplies from damage to excessive power line surges. At the rear of the NetIron MLX-4 chassis locate the power receptacle on the left side of the AC power supply. Lift the cord-retainer and connect a Foundry-supplied AC power cord to the power supply.
Connecting DC Power to a NetIron MLX-4 Chassis You can provide your own DC power source for the NetIron MLX-4 chassis. This is supported through use of a DC- to-DC power supply. DC power must be supplied at 48 V and 30 A. The DC-to-DC supply provides the DC power to the chassis at 12 V and 100 A.
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Figure 3.11. With two or more people lifting the chassis, slip the wide portion of each keyhole slot over the corresponding screw in the rack. Figure 3.11 Mounting the NetIron MLX-4 or NetIron MLX-8 Chassis in a Rack Standard 19-inch Rack Slide the chassis down so that the screw heads are in the narrow portion of the keyhole slots.
NOTE: The 2400W AC and DC power supplies for the NetIron MLX-32 are new parts and will be released shortly. Please check with Foundry Networks for availability of these parts. To install a power supply in a NetIron MLX-32 chassis, do the following: Remove the blank power supply faceplate, and expose the empty power supply slot.
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PC or terminal. You can order the serial cable separately from Foundry Networks or build your own cable. If you prefer to build your own, see the pinout information in “Console Port Pin Assignments” on page 8-5.
If your power source is AC, attach one end of a Foundry-supplied AC power cord to the AC power supply as described in the appropriate section: • “Connecting AC Power to a NetIron MLX-4 Chassis” on page 3-9 • “Connecting AC Power to a NetIron MLX-8 Chassis” on page 3-17 •...
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You can do the following: • Make certain that the module is installed properly. For more information, see “Installing NetIron MLX-4 Modules” on page 3-7, “Installing NetIron MLX-8 Modules” on page 3- 15, “Installing NetIron MLX-16 Modules” on page 3-23, or “Installing NetIron MLX-32...
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You can do the following: • Make certain that the module is installed properly. For more information, see “Installing NetIron MLX-4 Modules” on page 3-7, “Installing NetIron MLX-8 Modules” on page 3- 15, “Installing NetIron MLX-16 Modules” on page 3-23, or “Installing NetIron MLX-32...
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For more information, see “Installing NetIron MLX-4 Modules” on page 3-7, “Installing NetIron MLX-8 Modules” on page 3-15, “Installing NetIron MLX-16 Modules” on page 3-23, or “Installing NetIron MLX-32 Modules” on page 3-33.
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The priority of each chassis slot as configured by the lp-slot-priority command. The priority can be 1 – 8, where 1 is the lowest priority and 8 is NetIron MLX-4: Slot1 – Slot4 the highest priority (the default priority is 1). If the supply of power to the NetIron MLX-8: Slot1 –...
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The <slot-number> parameter specifies the NetIron MLX Series chassis slot number that contains the interface module to which the immediate synchronization applies. You can specify 1 – 4 for NetIron MLX-4, 1 – 8 for NetIron MLX-8, 1 – 16 for NetIron MLX-16, or 1 – 32 for NetIron MLX-32.
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The <slot-number> parameter specifies the NetIron MLX chassis slot number that contains the interface module that will undergo an immediate boot. You can specify 1 – 4 for NetIron MLX-4, 1 – 8 for NetIron MLX-8, 1 – 16 for NetIron MLX-16, or 1 –...
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The <slot-number> parameter specifies the NetIron MLX Series chassis slot number that contains the interface module that will undergo an immediate boot. You can specify 1 – 4 for NetIron MLX-4, 1 – 8 for NetIron MLX-8, 1 – 16 for NetIron MLX-16, or 1 – 32 for NetIron MLX-32.
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MLX Series chassis or to an interface module in the specified chassis slot number only. You can specify 1 – 4 for NetIron MLX-4, 1 – 8 for NetIron MLX-8, 1 – 16 for NetIron MLX-16, or 1 – 32 for NetIron MLX-32.
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The <slot-number> parameter indicates that the chassis slot number for which you are changing the priority. You can specify 1 – 4 for NetIron MLX-4, 1 – 8 for NetIron MLX-8, 1 – 16 for NetIron MLX-16, or 1 – 32 for NetIron MLX-32.
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NetIron(config)# packet-logging 1 start 0 Syntax: packet-logging <slot-number> start <packet-direction> For the <slot-number> parameter, you can specify 1 – 4 for NetIron MLX-4, 1 – 8 for NetIron MLX-8, 1 – 16 for NetIron MLX-16, or 1 – 32 for NetIron MLX-32.
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Syntax: show packet-logging <slot-number> memory | flash pktlog.txt For the <slot-number> parameter, you can specify 1 – 4 for NetIron MLX-4, 1 – 8 for NetIron MLX-8, 1 – 16 for NetIron MLX-16, or 1 – 32 for NetIron MLX-32.
Disable the module by entering the power-off snm <slot-number> command at the Privileged EXEC level of the CLI. For the <slot-number> parameter, specify 1 - 3 for NetIron MLX-4, 1 - 3 for NetIron MLX-8, 1 - 4 for NetIron MLX-16, or 1 - 8 for NetIron MLX-32.
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You can replace a power supply while the NetIron MLX Series chassis is powered on and running. The power supplies (AC or DC) are located in slots along the bottom of the NetIron MLX-32, NetIron MLX-16 and NetIron MLX-8 chassis and in the rear of the NetIron MLX-4 chassis. CAUTION: If hot removing or inserting a module, please allow a minimum of two seconds after a module (or power supply or fan tray) has been removed before inserting a module in the same slot.
Disconnect the power cables from the power supply. In the NetIron MLX-4, use the screwdriver to loosen the two screws on both sides of the power supply front panel. Then pull the ejectors forward until the power supply is pulled from its connection to the backplane.
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Gently pull the handle on the power supply front panel upward and toward the top of the power supply front panel. This action locks the power supply in place. 10. In the NetIron MLX-4, use the screwdriver to secure the two screws on either side of the power supply front panel.
“Replacing Fan Assemblies in the NetIron MLX-16” on page 6-15 • “Replacing the Fan Tray Assembly in the NetIron MLX-4 and NetIron MLX-8” on page 6-17 You can replace a fan or a fan control module while the NetIron MLX Series chassis is powered on and running.
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Replacing the Fan Tray Assembly in the NetIron MLX-4 and NetIron MLX-8 The NetIron MLX-4 and NetIron MLX-8 have a fan tray assembly accessible from the front of the chassis. The fan tray assembly pulls air out of the chassis.
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Foundry NetIron MLX Series Installation and Basic Configuration Guide You can remove and replace a fan tray assembly while the NetIron MLX-4 or NetIron MLX-8 chassis is powered on and running. To replace a fan tray assembly, you need the following: •...
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“Replacing the Air Filter in the NetIron MLX-16” • “Replacing the Air Filter in the NetIron MLX-4 or NetIron MLX-8” Replacing the Air Filters in the NetIron MLX-32 The two air filters in the NetIron MLX-32 chassis are located between the upper and lower card cages. To replace...
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Push the filter retainer into the chassis and tighten the two screws. Replacing the Air Filter in the NetIron MLX-4 or NetIron MLX-8 To replace the air filter in the NetIron MLX-4 or NetIron MLX-8, do the following: Loosen the two screws in the front of the filter retainer.
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Maintaining a NetIron MLX Series Router Figure 6.15 Air Filter Removal and Replacement for NetIron MLX-4 Direction Airflow in Chassis Filter Filter Retainer Fan Tray Figure 6.16 Air Filter Removal and Replacement for NetIron MLX-8 Direction Airflow in Chassis Filter...
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The images required are described in Table 7.1. Table 7.1: Software Image Files Module Image Type Image Name Management Module Monitor xmb<xxxxx> NetIron MLX-4, -8, -16 Boot xmprm<xxxxx> IronWare xmr<xxxxx> FPGA mbridge Management Module Monitor xmb<xxxxx>...
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Switch Fabric Module FPGA SBRIDGE NetIron MLX-4, -8, -16, - 32 NOTE: In reference to Table 7.1, the image file names, such as <xxxxx> specify a variable that is release- specific information. Specific contents of this field are determined by release and are available in the relevant release notes.
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: Version 3.5.0T165 Copyright (c) 1996-2007 Foundry Networks, Inc. Compiled on Jul 10 2007 at 19:13:00 labeled as xmb03500 (424476 bytes) from code flash IronWare : Version 3.5.0T163 Copyright (c) 1996-2007 Foundry Networks, Inc. Compiled on Jul 19 2007 at 19:02:20 labeled as xmr03500 (5834918 bytes) from Primary...
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: Version 3.5.0dT165 Copyright (c) 1996-2007 Foundry Networks, Inc. Compiled on Dec 28 2007 at 11:04:34 labeled as xmb03500d (422393 bytes) from code flash IronWare : Version 3.8.0T163 Copyright (c) 1996-2007 Foundry Networks, Inc. Compiled on Mar 27 2008 at 07:23:18 labeled as xmr03800b208 (6223678 bytes) from Primary...
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: Version 3.5.0dT175 Copyright (c) 1996-2007 Foundry Networks, Inc. Compiled on Dec 28 2007 at 11:05:54 labeled as xmlb03500d (387229 bytes) from code flash IronWare : Version 3.8.0T177 Copyright (c) 1996-2007 Foundry Networks, Inc. Compiled on Mar 27 2008 at 07:57:28 labeled as xmlp03800b208 (3301300 bytes) from Primary FPGA versions: Valid PBIF Version = 3.04, Build Time = 1/23/2008 15:50:00...
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: Version 3.0.0T145 Copyright (c) 1996-2003 Foundry Networks, Inc. Compiled on Sep 2 2005 at 07:29:12 labeled as xmb03000 (336710 bytes) from code flash IronWare : Version 3.0.0T143 Copyright (c) 1996-2003 Foundry Networks, Inc. Compiled on Sep 2 2005 at 07:27:21 labeled as xmr03000 (6054708 bytes) from Primary...
CAUTION: All devices with DC power supplies (NetIron MLX-4, -8, -16, and -32) are intended for installation in restricted access areas only. A restricted access area is where access can be gained only by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
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CAUTION: For a DC system (NetIron MLX-4, -8, and -16), use a grounding wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The 6 AWG wire should be attached to an agency- approved crimp connector (provided on the NetIron MLX-16 chassis), crimped with the proper tool.
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Foundry recommends that you disconnect a power supply from its power source before removing and replacing the supply. The NetIron MLX-4, -8, or -16 chassis can be running while a power supply is being removed and replaced, but the power supply itself should not be connected to a power source.
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POUR SOULEVER, MANIPULER OU MONTER CES ÉQUIPEMENTS, DEUX PERSONNES AU MINIMUM SONT NÉCESSAIRES. ADVERTENCIA: Un chasis NetIron MLX-4, -8, ó -16 muy concurrido es muy pesado. SE REQUIEREN DOS O MÁS PERSONAS CUANDO SE VAYA A ALZAR, MANEJAR O MONTAR ESTE DISPOSITIVO.
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