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Installing 2x100GbE CFP2 interface modules in Brocade MLXe Series routers
For the NEBS-compliant installation of Brocade MLXe Series-32, routers with a DC system:
CAUTION
For a Brocade MLXe Series-32 DC system, use a grounding wire of at least 2 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The 2 AWG
wire should be attached to an agency-approved crimp connector crimped with the proper tool. The crimp connector should
allow for securement to both ground screws on the enclosure. Grounding position is located on the side of the chassis
adjacent ground symbol.
For the NEBS-compliant installation of Brocade MLXe Series-32, routers with an AC system:
CAUTION
For a Brocade MLXe Series-32 AC system, use a ground wire of at least 2 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The ground wire
should have an agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the chassis) attached to one end, with the other end
attached to building ground. The connector must be crimped with the proper tool, allowing it to be connected to both
ground screws on the enclosure.
Lifting precautions
DANGER
Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over.
DANGER
Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and progressively place
lighter devices above.
Installing 2x100GbE CFP2 interface modules in
Brocade MLXe Series routers
This section provides installation instructions for 2x100GbE CFP2 interface modules in Brocade MLXe Series routers.
Installation considerations for 2x100GbE interface module
Before you install a 100xGbE 2-port interface, review the following installation considerations.
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The 2x100GbE module is a 1/2 height card, and occupies a 1/2 slot.
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If there is a module of another type installed, you must remove the existing module, and reconfigure the slot as no module.
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For maximum performance you must operate your 2x100GbE module with high speed switch fabric modules in turbo mode.
Installing 2x100GbE CFP2 interface modules
Before installing the 100GbE module in a chassis, change tm-credit-size to 1024b (which readies the device to forward 100 Gbps
traffic).
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2x100GbE modules require a minimum software version of R05.7.00. Please upgrade all software on the system to a
minimum version of R05.7.00 before you install your 100GbE module.
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2x100GbE modules require high-speed switch fabric modules to operate.
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