Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual page 112

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Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
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2. Allow 35U in the rack to accommodate the router. See
3. Align the holes in the saddle with the holes on the mounting posts and attach the saddle using
FIGURE 64
1 Saddle
2 Seat of saddle aligns with U marking on mounting posts as shown
FIGURE 65
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Saddle
10-32 x 5/8 inch screw
12-24 x 1/2 inch screw
M6 x 12 mm screw
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The saddle requires 1U of permanent space in the rack.
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The router requires 33U of space in the rack, plus 1U temporary space above for
installation.
a minimum of eight standard pan head screws that were provided in the kit, either #12-24,
#10-32, or M6, as appropriated for your rack (four screws on each post, in the three top holes
and one bottom hole). See
NOTE
Additional screws may be used for more support.
Align the saddle in the rack
Saddle installation
Figure 65.
Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
Figure 64 for alignment:
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