Netiron Xmr 32000 Cable Management - Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Installing a NetIron XMR 32000 router
1 Hooked tab
Use the tool to grasp the boot or the plug of the modular connector at the narrow end (the end
closest to the attached cable), and insert the connector into the proper interface module. Grasping
the boot or plug at the wide end during insertion may cause the tool to be difficult to release and
remove.
When using the tool to extract the boot or plug of a modular connector, cover the entire length of
the boot or plug with the tool. Notice that one end of the tool has a "hook" side. Use this side to
compress the locking tab while you remove the connector.

NetIron XMR 32000 cable management

NetIron XMR 32000 cable management is designed to ensure access to the power supplies at the
bottom of the router, and to keep the air inlet clear in the center of the router (this is essential for
proper cooling). Cable management hardware at the top, bottom and sides of the router help you
route the cables in the proper direction.
In general, cables from the outer interface modules are routed horizontally and away from the
router. Cables from the remaining modules in the upper half of the router are routed up, then
outwards along the channels.
The modules in the lower half of the router are routed downwards, above the power supplies.
Figure 120
for clarity.
Cable management notes
The following rules apply when setting up cable management for a heavily- or fully-loaded system:
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2 Stepped tab
shows the cable routing, with the upper and lower cable management covers removed
All cables must be firmly connected, supported, and contained.
Use cable cinches, spaced approximately every 24 inches, to secure all of the cables for each
module into a single bundle. This is especially important at the ends nearest the module
connections. Each cable cinch holds up to 8 MRJ21 cables, or 48 RJ45 cables.
For additional security, use cable ties to secure cables to the cable management system
hardware on the sides of the unit (Refer to Figure 1.8).
The cable routing slots at the top and bottom of the unit are strong enough to hold many
cables, but the more cable cinches and cable ties you use, the more secure your cable
management system will be.
If you bundle the cables correctly, you will be able to move the bundles to the side to access
the modules for service, without disturbing the connections. Refer to
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