Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual page 105

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Preparing the installation site
Before installation, plan the location and orientation of the device relative to other equipment in
the rack. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the front and back
of the device, and walls or other obstructions.
Because you will need to use a mechanical lift to move and install the device, make sure you allow
enough space to operate the lift. You will also need at least two people to slide the router off the lift
and into the rack.
You can install your 32-slot device in either a front-mount configuration (using the factory-installed
mounting brackets) or a mid-mount configuration. For a mid-mount configuration, simply remove
the factory-installed mounting brackets from the front edges of the device and re-attach them to
the center sides of the device using the pre-drilled holes.
Follow these initial steps to mount a 32-slot device in a standard 19-inch rack.
1. Ensure the rack is in a permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure that the
2. Move the pallet and router as close to the installation site as possible.
3. Use a power drill with a large Phillips screwdriver attachment to remove the front panel and
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4. Position the mechanical lift equipped with a lift plate as close to the front of the router as
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A power drill with the following attachments:
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Large #2 Phillips screwdriver attachment
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A 7/16 inch socket wrench attachment
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Large 3/8 inch flat blade screwdriver attachment
installation site allows adequate clearance for airflow, installation, and maintenance.
four L-brackets that attach the base of the router to the inner pallet. Refer to
Remove pallet front panel and router retaining brackets
Bolts that attach removable front panel to the pallet
Removable front panel
Retaining brackets (4) on each side of router and pallet. Each bracket has 2 screws and 2 bolts
possible. Adjust the lift plate height so that it is even with the bottom of the router.
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
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