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

FIGURE 119 Insertion or extraction Tool
1 Hooked tab 2 Stepped 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.
upper and lower cable management covers removed 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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All cables must be firmly connected, supported, and contained.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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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Always route the cables for the outer-most modules out the sides of the unit. Route the cables for the innermost modules
through the top or through the bottom cable management hardware on the unit.
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Figure 129.
Installing a NetIron XMR 32000 router
Figure 120 shows the cable routing, with the
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