Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual page 111

Installing your 32-slot device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet
NOTE
Because of the weight of a fully-populated 32-slot chassis, it is not recommended that you install
your 32-slot router in a 2-post rack or open cabinet. The preferred installation is in a 4-post rack or
open cabinet. Refer to
for installation instructions
You can install your 32-slot device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet in either a front-mount
configuration or a mid-mount configuration using the factory-installed mounting brackets. 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.
Once you have completed the preliminary installation preparations (refer to
mount installation steps"
2-post rack or cabinet.
1. Unpack the Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit. Refer
Table 22
TABLE 22
Part Number
42-1000452-01
52-0000211-01
52-1000141-01
52-1000138-01
ATTENTION
Use the screws specified for the type of rack. Make sure you have the items listed above and shown
in Figure
FIGURE 63
Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
53-1003821-01
"Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet"
on page 94), complete the following steps to install your device in a
and illustration of the kit components.
lists the items that are included in your Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit.
Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit contents
Description
Saddle
10-32 x 5/8 inch screws
12-24 x 1/2 inch screws
M6 x 12 mm screws
63.
Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit contents
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
"Preliminary rack
toTable 22 and
Quantity
1
14
14
14
2
on page 99
Figure 63 for a list
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