Installing The Netiron Xmr 8000 Router In A Rack - Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual

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If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.
Follow these steps to unpack a NetIron XMR 8000 router.
1. Remove the router from the shipping carton and packing materials.
2. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the router at
Removing the shipping screws
The NetIron XMR 8000 router ships with two shipping screws installed in the right side of the
router. These screws secure the fan tray, protecting it from damage during shipment. You must
remove these screws before installing the router.
To perform this task, you need a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
FIGURE 101
1 Router front
Lifting guidelines for NetIron XMR 8000 routers
DANGER
A fully-populated NetIron XMR 8000, router is heavy. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED
WHEN LIFTING, HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.
Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving a NetIron XMR 8000 router:
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Installing the NetIron XMR 8000 router in a rack

Because of the weight of a fully loaded NetIron XMR 8000 router, Brocade recommends mounting
the router in a rack before installing the modules and AC power supplies.
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Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.
a later time.
Shipping screw locations
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2 Router back
Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.
Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself. Use two people to lift the router, and
remove components from the router before lifting.
Installing a NetIron XMR 8000 router
Figure 101 shows the location of the screws.
3 Shipping screws
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