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Installing a NetIron XMR 16000 router
Ensure that the proper power and network cabling is installed in the site. For information on
cabling, refer to
"Attaching a management station"
Unpacking a NetIron XMR 16000 router
The NetIron XMR 16000 router ships with the following items:
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If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.
Follow these steps to unpack a NetIron XMR 16000 router.
1. Remove the router from the shipping carton and all packing materials.
2. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the router at
Lifting guidelines for NetIron XMR 16000 routers
DANGER
A fully-populated NetIron XMR 16000 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 16000 router:
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"Installing power supplies in a NetIron XMR 16000 router"
Router chassis with the appropriate number of switch fabric modules installed in slots marked
SF, and slot blanks installed in all empty slots.
Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.
a later time.
Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.
Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself. If possible, use a mechanical lift to
maneuver the router into a rack. If a lift cannot be used, a minimum of two people must lift the
router, and you must remove components from the router before lifting.
on page 193.
Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
on page 166, and
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