Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual page 110

2
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
•
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.
Preliminary rack mount installation steps
Follow these initial steps to mount a 32-slot device in any rack or open cabinet. To install your
device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet (not recommended), refer to
in a 2-post rack or open cabinet"
cabinet, refer to
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. Remove the chassis from the shipping pallet.
4. Position the mechanical lift equipped with a lift plate as close to the front of the router as
5. Slide the router onto the lift plate.
DANGER
Four or more people are required to position the unpopulated router into the rack.
DANGER
Do not use the handles on the power supply units or fan modules to position the router.
6. Secure the router to the mechanical lift with a strap to prevent tipping.
7.
NOTE
Make sure your site provides 200-240V power.
94
A power drill with the following attachments:
-
Large #2 Phillips screwdriver attachment
-
A 7/16 inch socket wrench attachment
-
Large 3/8 inch flat blade screwdriver attachment
"Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet"
installation site allows adequate clearance for airflow, installation, and maintenance.
possible. Adjust the lift plate height so that it is even with the bottom of the router.
Carefully position the router in front of the rack where it is to be installed.
on page 95. To install your device in a 4-post rack or open
Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
"Installing your 32-slot device
on page 99.
53-1003821-01