Preparing The Installation Site; Unpacking A Brocade Mlx-16 Router; Installing A Brocade Mlx-16 Router In A Rack - Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing the installation site

Before installing the router, plan the location and orientation relative to other devices and
equipment. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the sides, front,
and the back of the router and walls or other obstructions. If a router is installed in a perforated
enclosure, the perforations must cover at least 60 percent of the surface.
Ensure that the proper power and network cabling is installed at the site. For information about
cabling, refer to
management station"

Unpacking a Brocade MLX-16 router

The Brocade MLX-16 router ships with the following items:
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If any of these items are missing, contact the place of purchase.
Remove your Brocade MLXe-16 router from the shipping carton. Save the shipping carton and
packing materials in case you need to move or ship the router at a later time.
Lifting guidelines for Brocade MLX-16 routers
DANGER
A fully-populated Brocade MLX-16 device is heavy. TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING,
HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.
Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving your Brocade MLX-16 router:
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Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router in a rack

DANGER
Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable or falling over.
DANGER
Mount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at
the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.
Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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"Installing Brocade MLX-16 router power supplies"
on page 122, and
Switch fabric modules installed in the slots marked SF, and slot blanks installed in all empty
module slots.
Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.
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.
It is recommended that you remove router components before installing the router in a rack.
Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router
"Connecting the router to a network device"
on page 80, "Attaching a
on page 217.
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