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HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Extreme Routing MLX Series
Hardware Installation Guide
53-1004203-04
15 June 2018

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  • Page 1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04 15 June 2018...
  • Page 2 2018, Extreme Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Extreme Networks and the Extreme Networks logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other names are the property of their respective owners. For additional information on Extreme Networks Trademarks please see www.extremenetworks.com/company/legal/trademarks.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation precautions............................................87 General precautions............................................87 Power precautions............................................89 Lifting precautions............................................91 Installing 2x100GbE CFP2 interface modules..................................91 Installation considerations for 2x100GbE interface module............................91 Installing 2x100GbE CFP2 interface modules................................91 Installing BR-MLX-10Gx24-DM interface modules................................92 Installation considerations.......................................... 92 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 4 Removing the MLXe-32 router DC power supplies..............................170 Final steps..............................................171 Attaching a management station........................................171 Attaching a PC or terminal to the console port or Ethernet port..........................171 Activating the power source..........................................172 Verifying proper operation..........................................172 Observing the LEDs..........................................172 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 5 Router Headless State by MP Presence from LP ............................... 207 Rolling Reboot..............................................208 Line Module Configuration Deletion in Interactive Boot Mode..........................209 Managing switch fabric modules........................................209 Forcing HSF modules to operate in normal mode..............................210 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 6 Clearing power supply failure timestamps..................................250 Displaying power supply monitoring timestamps................................ 250 Enabling a power supply shutdown....................................252 Powering on the power supply through the CLI ................................252 Replacing a power supply........................................253 Replacing fan assemblies..........................................255 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 7 Caution and Danger Notices....................................... 293 Cautions................................................... 293 General cautions............................................293 Electrical cautions............................................294 Cautions related to equipment weight....................................300 Danger Notices..............................................301 General dangers............................................301 Electrical dangers............................................301 Dangers related to equipment weight....................................304 Laser dangers.............................................. 305 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
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  • Page 9: Preface

    Identifies command names. Identifies keywords and operands. Identifies the names of GUI elements. Identifies text to enter in the GUI. italic text Identifies emphasis. Identifies variables. Identifies document titles. Identifies CLI output. Courier font Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 10: Command Syntax Conventions

    Email us at internalinfodev@extremenetworks.com Provide the publication title, part number, and as much detail as possible, including the topic heading and page number if applicable, as well as your suggestions for improvement. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 11: Contacting Extreme Technical Support

    - A forum for Extreme customers to connect with one another, get questions answered, share ideas and feedback, and get problems solved. This community is monitored by Extreme Networks employees, but is not intended to replace specific guidance from GTAC.
  • Page 12 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 13: About This Document

    MR2-X internal 2 GB CF drive, 1 external CF slot, 2 R05.7.xx. the relevant MR2 GB card (included), RS-232 serial console modules starting port and 10/100/1000 Ethernet port. from Extreme NetIron R05.8.00. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 14 IPv4/IPv6/MPLS MLXe-16 and R05.7.00. SFP optics and high hardware support. Supports simultaneous MLXe-32 speed switch fabric 2M IPv4 and 0.8M IPv6, or simultaneous modules. 1.5M IPv4 and 1M IPv6 routes in FIB. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 15 1000Mbps only. initiated. Support discontinue 20-port FE/GE (100/1000) module with Extreme NetIron Extreme Requires SFP optics. XMR-1GX20- IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support. R05.2.00. NetIron Copper SFPs are R05.6.00. supported at 1000Mbps only. initiated. Support Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 16 IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware MLXe-16 and NetIron R05.4.00. fans NIBI-16-FAN- support. MLXe-32 EXH-A on MLX-16. MLX-4, MLX-8 MLX-16 and MLX-32 The following table describes all supported switch fabric modules for the MLX Series routers. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 17 EOL initiated. Not available for and MLXe-16 R05.4.00. or earlier purchase. MLX-8 and MLX-16 NI-X-DCPWR- 1200W power supply. MLXe-4, MLXe-8 Extreme NetIron EOL initiated. Not available for and MLXe-16 R05.4.00. or earlier purchase. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 18: Supported Software

    What’s new in this document On October 30, 2017, Extreme Networks, Inc. acquired the data center networking business from Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. This document has been updated to remove or replace references to Brocade Communications, Inc. with Extreme Networks., Inc., as appropriate.

  • Page 19: How Command Information Is Presented In This Guide

    Extreme NetIron Command Reference for your software release. Notice to the reader This document contains references to Phillips screws. This trademark is the property of the Phillips Screw Company, Inc. This reference is made for informational purposes only. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 20 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 21: Product Overview

    This section describes the available hardware components of the MLX Series routers, including the slots available in the chassis for each component. For installation instructions, refer to the Installing an ExtremeRouting MLX Series device on page 87. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 22: Extremerouting Mlx Series Routers

    10. Interface slot 4 ESD connector 11. Power supply 1 Interface slot 1 12. Power supply 2 Switch fabric slot 1 13. Power supply 3 Interface slot 3 14. Power supply 4 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 23 17. Power supply slot 4 Interface slot 6 18. ESD connector MLXe-16 router components You can install the following components in the router slots: • Up to two management modules (one active and one redundant). Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 24 Up to 16 interface modules. • Up to eight power supplies (AC or DC). For a detailed list of components that ships with each router, refer to ExtremeRouting MLX Series Chassis Bundles on page 277. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 25 Hardware features FIGURE 3 MLXe-16 router Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 26 Up to 32 interface modules. – Up to eight power supplies (AC or DC). For a detailed list of components that ships with each router, refer to ExtremeRouting MLX Series Chassis Bundles on page 277. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 27 Hardware features FIGURE 4 MLXe-32 router Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 28: Mlx Series Router Modules

    (MR) MLX Series and MLX Series management This module is no longer supported from module, 1 GB SDRAM, dual auxiliary flash slots, EIA or Extreme NetIron R05.7.xx. TIA-232 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports for out-of- band management. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 29 Management modules are hot-swappable, which means you can remove and replace them without powering down the system. NOTE MR and MR2 management modules cannot be mixed in the same chassis. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 30 For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use Extreme auxiliary flash cards, part number FLASH-PCC, which can be ordered from Extreme Networks. Extreme auxiliary flash cards ship with the label on the bottom of the card; take caution to insert the card with the label on the bottom side.

  • Page 31: Console Port

    Send Syslog packets. • Access the system through RADIUS AAA. Management module LEDs The LEDs on all management module models are the same. The following table describes the LEDs on the management module. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 32: Interface Modules

    IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support. Requires CFP2 optics. Supports 512K IPv4 routes in FIB. Requires high speed switch fabric modules. BR-MLX-100GX2-CFP2-X2 MLXe two (2)-port 100-GbE (X2) module with Gen 3 IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support. Requires Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 33 QSFP+ optics. NI-MLX-10GX8-M MLX Series 8-port 10-GbE (M) module with Gen 2 IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support. Requires SFPP optics. Supports 512K IPv4 routes in FIB. Requires high speed switch fabric modules Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 34 Specific information regarding RAD optics configuration on the MLX Series platforms has been documented in the RAD optics Solutions test report. Please work with your account team to gain access to the document. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 35 For NetIron 5.7 release only: 2GB of SDRAM memory is usable out of 4GB. Traffic Manager (TM) traffic behavior for the 2x100GbE CFP2 card is as follows: • E-Chassis and hSFMs are required with the 2x100GbE CFP2 module. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 36 Port is enabled and link is up. OFF: One or more ports have Port is disabled. failed. Chassis support for the 2x100GbE CFP2 based high density blade is shown in the following table. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 37 (PMD) interface for single- or multi-mode fiber that can be used with either the LAN physical layer (PHY) or WAN physical layer (WAN PHY). For a list of supported 2x100GbE CFP2-compliant fiber-optic transceivers that are available from Extreme Networks, refer to the latest version of the Extreme Optics Family Data Sheet.
  • Page 38 0x8021_0022 0x8021_1051 System Version 0x8031_0021 0x80e3_0021 Core Version E500V2 E500V2 Clock Speed 1.3GHz 1.2Ghz Cache Support 32KB L1 instruction cache 32KB L1 instruction cache 32KB L1 data cache 32KB L1 data cache Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 39 MLX-100GX2-CFP2-X2 modules has been scaled to 2.4M for IPv4 and 1.8M for IPv6. The -X2 scaling software is compatible with both MR2-M and MR2-X management modules so that you can deploy M, X, and -X2 modules in the same device. NOTE MR2 management modules require High Speed Switch Fabric modules. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 40 [IP VPN] 196608(size), 196608(free), 0. 0%(used) [IP] 262144(size), 262123(free), 0. 0%(used) [IPV6] 65536(size), 65534(free), 0. 0%(used) [IPV6 VPN] 131072(size), 131068(free), 0. 0%(used) History Release version Command history NetIron R05.8.00 This command was introduced. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 41 3 minutes with the following information: • Indicating the number of packet drops and CRC errors in each lane group. • Indicating if ports are not disabled by the port shut down option. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 42 1/1 100GigabitEthernet1/1 is down(interlaken crc error), line protocol is down STP Root Guard is disabled, STP BPDU Guard is disabled NP transmitted 0 packets, Received from TM 0 packets Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 43 The threshold time is configured using the sysmon task-threshold time global configuration command for active MP and all LPs, and is available across resets. The range of user configured threshold time is from 20ms to 1000ms. Default value recommended is 60ms. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 44 Data encrypted with a public key cannot be decrypted using a public key and vice versa. Users of a public key are confident that the associated private key is owned by the correct remote subject. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 45 IKE, the certificates can be sent in two ways: Inline certificate and HTTP and URL format. NOTE IKE or another module should not store the PKI certificates for later reference. Whenever needed, the PKI module should be queried with the certificate DN or Subject alternate name. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 46 For a given source/destination and IKE Profile, if multiple IKE SA can be created. This will be applicable only for incoming IKE session. Default is disabled. This will be used for inter-op with other vendors. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 47 Hash algorithm to be used to generate key material for IKE SA negotiation. Multiple algorithms may be specified, separated by commas. encryption {3des} {aes-cbc-128} Encryption algorithm to be used to protect IKEv2 data. Multiple algorithms may be specified. Allowed values are: {aes-cbc-192} {aes-cbc-256} • 3des • aes-cbc-128 • aes-cbc-192 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 48 { vrf-name <name> | (Optional) The FVRF in which the local IP address on the IKEv2 packet should be matched. If not configured, it will any } match the any-vrf. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 49 (Optional) In responder-only mode, this host acts as the responder and does not initiate negotiation and rekeying. Otherwise, this host acts as initiator; negotiation starts when the IKE Peer is reachable. By default the router behave as both initiator and responder. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 50 Only ipv4 domain will be supported in first release. Ipv6 domains will be considered in future release. pre-shared-key <key> If the authentication method is used as pre-shared, then the pre-shared key should be configured. NOTE There is no default value for this parameter. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 51 (Optional) Lifetime of the IPsec SA in minutes. By default it is 8 hours, 480 minutes. The new security association will be started 5 minutes before the old one is about to expire. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 52 Name : ikev2-default-proposal Encryption : AES-CBC-256 Integrity : sha384 : sha384 DH Group : 384_ECP/Group 20 show ikev2 policy: device# show ikev2 policy Name : ike_policy_red : Default Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 53 : Initiator Local SPI : 0xf327d32cd0df9106 Remote SPI: 0x34bec986ed6c232e Ike Profile : mlx2_1 Ike Policy : mlx2_1 Auth Proposal : def-ike-auth-prop show ikev2 session: device# show ikev2 session IKE count:1, CHILD count:1 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 54 : red show ipsec sa: device#show ipsec sa IPSEC Security Association Database(Entries:2) SPDID(vrf:if) Dir Encap SPI Destination AuthAlg EncryptAlg Status Mode 0:v2 out ESP sha1 Null TRAN 0:v2 FE80:: sha1 Null TRAN Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 55 SA: SPDID(vrf:if) Dir Encap SPI Destination OSPF FE80::/10:any ::/0:any SA: 0:v2 FE80:: out OSPF FE80::/10:any ::/0:any SA: 0:v2 out ESP 0.0.0.0/0:any 0.0.0.0/0:any SA: 1:Tun1 0xBD481319 1.2.10.2 0.0.0.0/0:any 0.0.0.0/0:any SA: 1:Tun1 0x9EAB77D6 1.2.10.2 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 56 1G, 10G, 100G and 40G ports. The MLX-10GX4-IPSEC-M card is designed for the MLX Series chassis, and its features include the following: • CAM1 and CAM3 interface parallel look-ups. NOTE Transparent to MLX-10GX4-IPSEC-M forwarding application. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 57 3 minutes with the following information: • Indicating the number of packet drops and CRC errors in each lane group. • Indicating if ports are not disabled by the port shut down option. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 58 1/1 100GigabitEthernet1/1 is down(interlaken crc error), line protocol is down STP Root Guard is disabled, STP BPDU Guard is disabled NP transmitted 0 packets, Received from TM 0 packets Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 59 Exit the configuration level of the CLI. device(config)# exit Issue command to write memory to the device. device# write memory Issue command to reload the device. device# reload Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 60 Gen-2 8x10GE-X modules require high speed switch fabric modules to operate. You can replace switch fabric modules with high-speed switch fabric modules while the system is powered on and running. For more information about high-speed switch fabric modules, refer to High-speed switch fabric modules on page 77. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 61 When you install Gen-1 2-port or 4-port 10 Gbps Ethernet interface modules, you must upgrade the software on all interface modules and management modules to the appropriate software release. For more information on the appropriate software release refer to the Hardware Installation Notes that shipped with the interface module. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 62 For a list of XFP-compliant fiber-optic transceivers supported for Gen-1 2-port or 4-port modules, refer to the latest version of the Extreme Optics Family Data Sheet. For more information about fiber-optic transceivers and associated cabling, refer to Installing a fiber-optic transceiver on page 197. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 63 10 Gbps. BR-MLX-10Gx4-X-ML supports up to 512K IPv4 routes in hardware. BR-MLX-10Gx4-X supports up to 1M IPv4 routes. BR-MLX-10Gx4-X-ML can be upgraded to an X version through a software license. Please contact Extreme Networks to purchase the license upgrade.
  • Page 64 (PMD) interface for single- or multi-mode fiber that can be used with either the LAN physical layer (PHY) or WAN physical layer (WAN PHY). For an up to date list of the 10 Gbps XFP-compliant fiber-optic transceivers that are available from Extreme Networks, refer to the latest version of the Extreme Optics Family Data Sheet.
  • Page 65 Module 7 is -d class, it can't work when router mpls is enabled. Reset slot 7 SYSLOG: May 28 16:22:48 :<13>May 28 16:22:48 Module 7 is reset by mgmt (reason: boot to interactive mode) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 66 BR-MLX-1GCx24-X-ML support s up to 512K IPv4 routes in hardware and BR-MLX-1GCx24-X version supports up to 1M IPv4 routes in hardware. BR-MLX-1GCx24-X-ML does not include a software license, but can be upgraded to an X version through a software license. Please contact Extreme Networks to purchase the license upgrade. NOTE When you install BR-MLX-1GCx24-X modules, you must upgrade the software on all interface modules and management modules to the appropriate software release.
  • Page 67 When installing 24-port copper or fiber interface modules, you must change the ifIndex allocation to 64 before you install the module, or the module will not operate properly when installed. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 68 LEDs to the left support the top ports, LEDs to the right support the bottom ports • 20 100/1000 Ethernet SFP ports FIGURE 15 20-port 100/1000 Ethernet module front panel The following table describes the port LED status of the 20-port 100/1000 Ethernet module. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 69 (PMD) fiber interface that can be used with either the LAN physical layer (PHY) or WAN physical layer (WAN PHY). For a list of SFP optics supported by Extreme Networks, refer to the latest version of the Extreme Optics Family Data Sheet. 20-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet interface module The front panel includes the following features: •...
  • Page 70 SYSLOG: Mar 26 14:19:53:<12>R1, 48X1G modules in slots 10,11,13,16 shouldn't be running without high speed fans NOTE The NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A fan module does not ship with some MLX-16 routers. Contact Extreme Networks to purchase this module. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 71 Number of ports and the type of ports. • LED indicator for a port. • LED indicator for module power. FIGURE 18 BR-MLX-40Gx4-M module front panel FIGURE 19 BR-MLX-40Gx4-M module front panel side view Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 72: Auto-Tuning Links

    There are two instances when auto-tuning for a link is triggered: • Slow rate CRCs are encountered. • Burst CRCs are encountered. NOTE The feature for auto-tuning links for burst CRC was introduced in release 5.7. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 73 The following example demonstrates the CLI command necessary to execute the no sysmon fe auto-tune command for disabling high rate auto-tuning on FE for burst CRC. device# no sysmon fe auto-tune Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 74: Forward Error Correction Mode

    FEC mode is applied on a per link basis. Both sides of the link (TM side and FE side) must be in the same mode. In an MLX Series chassis, the following applies: • All fabric facing links on the 4x40G, 2x100G and 24x10G TMs will have FEC enabled Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 75: Switch Fabric Modules

    TABLE 23 Switch fabric modules available for MLX Series routers Part number Description NI-X-SF1 Switch fabric module for 4-slot routers NI-X-SF3 Switch fabric module for 8- and 16-slot routers NI-X-32-SF Switch fabric module for 32-slot routers Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 76 The switch fabric is on (active) and ready to switch user routers only) packets. Blinking (32-slot routers The switch fabric is on (active) and being accessed by the only) Management Module CPU. This indicates normal operation. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 77: High-Speed Switch Fabric Modules

    The CFP2 to QSFP28 conversion module in the following illustration inserts into 100 GbE CFP2 port cages (ports) on the 2x100GbE CFP2 optics based high density module to allow connection to 100 GbE QSFP28 ports. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 78 40GbE QSFP to QSFP cable, 10m AOC QSFP28 form factor media must be installed in the conversion module. The conversion module has a bicolor (green and amber) LED which functions as follows: Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 79: Power Supplies

    Cable from is connected from QSFP28 No action transceiver to the remote end and the link is active. Power supplies Extreme Networks supports the following power supply types: • 1200W AC or DC power supply • 1800W AC or DC power supply •...
  • Page 80 NOTE In the 32-slot router, you cannot unlatch and remove a power supply without first releasing the cord retainer and removing the power cord. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 81: Rack Mounting Brackets

    MLX Series routers can also be mounted in a EIA rack or 4-post rack using optional rack mount kits available from Extreme Networks. For information about how to install your MLX Series router in a EIA rack or 4-post rack, refer to...
  • Page 82 MLX Series router modules FIGURE 23 Fan locations for MLXe-4 routers Fans in rear of chassis Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 83 MLX Series router modules FIGURE 24 Fan locations for MLXe-8-routers Fan modules Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 84 MLX Series router modules FIGURE 25 Rear fan location for MLXe-16 routers Rear fan assemblies Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 85 By default, the router polls the temperature sensor on each module every 60 seconds for a temperature reading. Depending on the results, the router will: • Leave the fan speed as is • Increase the fan speed • Decrease the fan speed Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 86: Nibi-16-Fan-Exh-A High-Speed Fan Assemblies

    Supported software features For a complete list of software features supported on the MLX Series routers, refer to the Extreme NetIron Features and Standards Support Matrix, 6.2.00. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 87: Installing An Extremerouting Mlx Series Device

    MLX chassis and the modules in the "Hardware Specifications" chapter of the installation guide to determine if an additional power supply is required. Additional power supplies can be ordered through Extreme Networks. For additional information on upgrade procedures, refer to the Extreme NetIron Software Upgrade Guide.
  • Page 88 GEFAHR Die Finger dürfen nicht versehentlich in das Ventilatorblech gesteckt werden, wenn dieses vom Gehäuse abgenommen wird. Der Ventilator kann sich unter Umständen noch mit hoher Geschwindigkeit drehen. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 89: Power Precautions

    Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 90 CAUTION For an Extreme Networks AC system, use a ground wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The ground wire should have an agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the chassis) attached to one end, with the other end attached to building ground.

  • Page 91: Lifting Precautions

    Log into your system and enter the following commands in the configuration level of the CLI, then write to memory and reload the device. Upgrade the software on all management modules and interface modules to Extreme NetIron Software R05.7.00 or later. For specific upgrade instructions, refer to the Extreme NetIron Software Upgrade Guide. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 92: Installing Br-Mlx-10Gx24-Dm Interface Modules

    • BR-MLX-10Gx24-DM interface modules are supported only on devices running Extreme NetIron Software R05.4.00 or later. For the latest upgrade instructions, refer to the Extreme NetIron Software Upgrade Guide on the Extreme Networks web site. • Pull off the GBX connector cover before installing the module in the chassis.

  • Page 93: Installation Procedure

    If a router is installed in a perforated enclosure, the perforations must cover at least 60 percent of the surface. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 94: Unpacking An Mlxe-4 Router

    121. NOTE Because of the weight of a fully loaded MLXe-4 router, Extreme Networks recommends mounting it in a rack before installing the modules and AC power supplies. You can install up to eight MLXe-4 routers in a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) two-post rack using the factory-installed mounting brackets for either front- or mid-mounts.
  • Page 95 When tightening these screws, leave approximately 1/4 inch of clearance between the back of the screw head and the rack post. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 96 FIGURE 27 Positioning the mounting screws in rack posts Unequal flange equipment rack Network equipment rack FIGURE 28 Positioning the mounting screws in rack posts Unequal flange equipment rack Network equipment rack Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 97: Installing Mlxe-4 Router Modules

    (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 5) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 98 A 1/4 inch #8 flat-blade screwdriver, or a #2 Phillips screwdriver • A new interface module, which you can order from Extreme Networks. • An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the MLX Series router.

  • Page 99: Installing Power Supplies In An Mlxe-4 Router

    For information about connecting power to the router, refer to Connecting AC power on page 99. Connecting AC power AC power is supplied through a power cord connected to the AC power supply installed in the router. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 100: Connecting Dc Power

    Because there are multiple power supply vendors, the LED layout on your DC power supply may differ from what is shown in the following figure. However, the LED functions are identical. NOTE The 1200W and the 1800W power supplies are for use with the MLXe-4, MLXe-8, and MLXe-16 routers. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 101 Screws holding transparent cover Power lug screws FIGURE 32 The MLX Series DC 1800W power supply Screws holding transparent cover Power lug screws Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the power lugs. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 102: Final Steps

    For the NEBS-compliant installation of MLXe-4, MLXe-8 and MLXe-16 routers: CAUTION For an Extreme Networks AC system, use a ground wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The ground wire should have an agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the chassis) attached to one end, with the other end attached to building ground.

  • Page 103: Installing An Mlx-8 Router

    It is recommended that you install router components after you have installed the router in a rack. Installing an MLXe-8 router in an EIA rack Because of the weight of a fully loaded MLXe-8 router, Extreme Networks recommends mounting it in a rack before installing the modules and AC power supplies.
  • Page 104 When tightening these screws, leave approximately 1/4 inch of clearance between the back of the screw head and the rack post. FIGURE 34 Positioning the mounting screws in rack posts Unequal flange equipment rack Network equipment rack Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 105: Installing The Mlxe-8 Router Modules

    Installing 2x100GbE CFP2 interface modules on page 91. For instructions about installing BR-MLX-10Gx24-DM interface modules, refer to Installing BR-MLX-10Gx24-DM interface modules on page 92. NOTE Installation instructions are identical for interface, management, and switch fabric modules. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 106 Although the slot blanks differ in size, the procedure for removing them is identical. You will need a flat-blade screwdriver to perform this task. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 107: Installing Power Supplies In The Mlxe-8 Router

    Installing power supplies in the MLXe-8 router Follow these steps to install a power supply in the MLXe-8 router. Remove the power supply slot blank. Remove the power supply from the packaging. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 108: Connecting Ac Power

    Follow these steps to connect the AC power cord. Locate the AC inlet on rear of chassis for the associated installed AC power supply. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 109: Connecting Dc Power

    Because there are multiple power supply vendors, the LED layout on your DC power supply may differ from what is shown in the following figure. However, the LED functions are identical. NOTE The 1200W and the 1800W power supplies are for use with the MLXe-4, MLXe-8, and MLXe-16 routers. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 110 Screws holding transparent cover Power lug screws FIGURE 38 The MLX Series DC 1800W power supply Screws holding transparent cover Power lug screws Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the power lugs. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 111: Final Steps

    For the NEBS-compliant installation of MLXe-4, MLXe-8 and MLXe-16 routers: CAUTION For an Extreme Networks AC system, use a ground wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The ground wire should have an agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the chassis) attached to one end, with the other end attached to building ground.

  • Page 112: Installing An Mlxe-16 Router

    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. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 113: Installing An Mlxe-16 Router In An Eia Rack

    Determine the position of each router in the rack. For example, place routers with the fewest modules near the top of the rack, routers with more modules near the middle of the rack, and fully populated routers near the bottom of the rack. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 114 FIGURE 41 Mounting the MLXe-16 router in a rack Front-mount configuration Mid-mount configuration Slide the router down so that the mounting screw heads are in the narrow portion of the keyhole slots. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 115: Installing The Mlxe-16 Router Modules

    If you are installing a redundant management module, refer the Extreme NetIron Management Configuration Guide for information about how the redundant module works, optional software configurations that you can perform, and how to manage the redundancy feature. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 116 Before installing modules in the MLXe-16 router, have the following items available: • A large flat-blade screwdriver. • A new or replacement interface module, which you can order from Extreme Networks. • An ESD wrist strap with a plug to attach to the ESD connector on the router chassis. DANGER For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor.

  • Page 117: Installing Power Supplies In The Mlxe-16 Router

    For information about connecting power to the router, refer to Connecting AC power on page 118. For information about powering on the system, refer to Activating the power source on page 172. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 118: Connecting Ac Power

    Because there are multiple power supply vendors, the LED layout on your DC power supply may differ from what is shown in the following figure. However, the LED functions are identical. NOTE The 1200W and the 1800W power supplies are for use with the MLXe-4, MLXe-8, and MLXe-16 routers. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 119 Screws holding transparent cover Power lug screws FIGURE 44 The MLX Series DC 1800W power supply Screws holding transparent cover Power lug screws Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the power lugs. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 120: Final Steps

    For the NEBS-compliant installation of MLXe-4, MLXe-8 and MLXe-16 routers: CAUTION For an Extreme Networks AC system, use a ground wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The ground wire should have an agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the chassis) attached to one end, with the other end attached to building ground.

  • Page 121: Mounting The Mlx-4, Mlx-8 Or Mlx-16 Router In A 4-Post Rack Or Eia Rack

    You can mount MLX Series routers in a EIA rack or 4-post rack using the optional EIA rack/4-post rack mount kits available from Extreme Networks. The following table lists these kits and their contents. TABLE 31 EIA rack/4-Post Rack Mount Kits for MLXe-4, MLXe-8, and MLXe-16 routers...
  • Page 122 Place routers in the rack according to their weight. For example, mount the router with the fewest modules near the top of the rack, a router with more modules near the middle of the rack, and a fully populated router near the bottom of the rack. Remove the factory-installed mounting brackets from the chassis. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 123 Do not mix A and B brackets. Refer to the following figure. The process is identical for 4- slot and 8-slot routers. FIGURE 46 Attach front mounting brackets to the router (MLXe-4 router shown) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 124 Install the mounting shelf to the rack rails using eight 10-32 screws, as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 48 Install the mounting shelf in the rack Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 125 Install the side duct to the mounting shelf, using the tab and slot features at the base of the duct assembly. Refer to Figure FIGURE 49 Install side air ducts to the mounting shelf (MLXe-4 and MLXe-8 routers) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 126 EIA rack rails using four 10-32 screws. Attach the top rail to the duct assembly using two 6-32 flat-head screws, as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 50 Install top rails to the rack Rail extender Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 127 Install the router in the EIA rack. The router slides into the rack on top of the mounting shelf. Secure the router to the rack rails using eight 10-32 screws. Refer to the following figure (MLXe-4 router shown). FIGURE 51 Install the router on the mounting shelf Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 128: Installing A Mlxe-16 Router In A 4-Post Eia Rack

    Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above. To install your MLXe-16 router in a 4-post EIA rack, perform the following steps. Remove the factory-installed mounting brackets from the sides of the router. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 129 Attach the EIA rack mounting brackets to the front of the router using the 12 8-32 flat head screws, as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 53 Attach the mounting brackets to the front of the router Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 130 FIGURE 54 Attach the side plates to the rear sides of the device Attach the telescoping rails to the mounting posts in the EIA rack. Refer to the following figure. FIGURE 55 Attach telescoping rails to EIA rack mounting posts (one rail shown) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 131 Mounting the MLX-4, MLX-8 or MLX-16 router in a 4-post rack or EIA rack Install the router in the EIA rack using 8 10-32 screws, as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 56 Install the router in the EIA rack Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 132 The transport brackets provide extra stability, and must be installed if you plan to ship the device while it is mounted in the EIA rack. Before you install the transport brackets, you must first remove any installed fans. FIGURE 57 Secure transport brackets to the device and EIA rack mounting posts Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 133 Mounting the MLX-4, MLX-8 or MLX-16 router in a 4-post rack or EIA rack Attach the air block bracket to the front of the EIA rack. Refer to the following figure. FIGURE 58 Install the air block bracket Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 134: Installing An Mlxe-32 Router

    Additionally, it may be installed in either a Common Bonding Network (CBN) or Isolated Bonding Network (IBN). It is not intended for Outside Plant (OSP) installations. You will need to use a mechanical lift to move and install the router. Be sure to allow enough working room for the lift. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 135: Mlxe-32 Router Shipping Carton Contents

    The MLXe-32 router ships in a wooden crate bolted to a wooden platform that rests on a pallet. Follow these steps to uncrate the router. The router shipping crate must be in the upright position with enough space to slide the crate off of the pallet. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 136: Installing An Mlxe-32 Router In An Eia Rack

    Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over. DANGER Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 137: Installation Requirements

    A strap to secure and stabilize the device while it is being moved on the mechanical lift • A power drill with the following attachments: – Large #2 Phillips screwdriver attachment – A 7/16 inch socket wrench attachment – Large 3/8 inch flat blade screwdriver attachment Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 138 For a mid-mount configuration, simply remove the factory-installed mounting brackets from the front edges of the device and re-attach them to the center sides of the device using the pre-drilled holes. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 139 Allow 35U in the rack to accommodate the router. Refer to the following figure for system alignment. • The saddle requires 1U of permanent space in the rack. • The router requires 33U of space in the rack, plus 1U temporary space above for installation. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 140 See Figure NOTE Additional screws may be used for more support. FIGURE 62 Align the saddle in the rack Saddle Seat of saddle aligns with U marking on mounting posts as shown Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 141 Use the provided standard #12-24, #10-32 or M6 pan head screws (dependent on the specifications of your rack) in each available hole on the rack mount bracket to attach the router to the rack mounting poles, as shown in the following figure. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 142 If you are installing the router in a standard rack, install a mounting screw and a cage nut into each of the holes on the rack posts aligned with the threaded holes in the spacer bars. NOTE When connecting the chassis to the rack frame, use thread-forming screws and paint-piercing washers. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 143 Installing your MLXe-32 outer in a 4-post EIA rack You can install the MLXe-32 routers in a 4-post EIA rack using the optional 4-post rack mount kit available from Extreme Networks. The table below lists the contents of this kit.
  • Page 144 FIGURE 66 Attach front right and left mounting brackets to the router chassis Adjust the telescoping rails to fit your rack. The rails can accommodate rack depths from 27 - 31 inches. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 145 Attach the side rails to the front and back of the rack, using M6 screws. Refer to the following figure. NOTE The narrow telescoping ends of the side rails should attached at the back of the rack. FIGURE 67 Attach the telescoping side rails to the rack. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 146 Use the mechanical lift to position the chassis as close to the rack as possible. Slide the chassis off the lift and onto the side rails and gently guide the chassis into the rack. Refer to the following figure. FIGURE 68 Slide the chassis in the rack Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 147 The RMK-4POST-MLXE-32 rack-mount kit cannot be used for installing the MLXe-32 routers in an EIA rack with doors. For installing an MLX-32 router in an EIA rack with doors, use the RMK-CAB-MLXE-32 rack mount kit which can be purchased from Extreme Networks. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 148 Because you will need to use a mechanical lift to move and install the device, make sure you allow enough space to operate the lift. You will also need at least two people to slide the router off the lift and into the rack. NOTE Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 149 FIGURE 70 Attaching front right and left mounting brackets to the router chassis Adjust the rails to fit your rack. The rails are telescoping and can accommodate rack depths from 27 through 31 inches. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 150 10. Attach the rails to the front and back of the rack, using screws provided in the kit (refer to the following figure). NOTE The narrow telescoping ends of the rails should attached at the back of the rack. FIGURE 71 Attaching the telescoping side rails to the rack. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 151 To prevent damage to the chassis and components, never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power supply handles. These handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis. FIGURE 72 Sliding the chassis into the rack Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 152: Installing Modules In The Mlxe-32 Router

    For instructions about installing 2x100GbE interface modules, refer to Installing 2x100GbE CFP2 interface modules on page 91. For instructions about installing BR-MLX-10Gx24-DM interface modules, refer to Installing BR-MLX-10Gx24-DM interface modules on page 92. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 153 MLX Series router modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the MLX Series routers only. If you install an MLX Series module in another Extreme Networks router or a module intended for another Extreme Networks router in the MLX Series router, the router and module will not function properly.
  • Page 154 Rotate the ejectors until they are flush with the module faceplate. This action will fully seat the module in the backplane. Tighten the screws at each end of the module faceplate by pushing them in and turning them clockwise. Complete the tightening process using the flat-blade screwdriver. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 155 Due to the high density of cables that the MLXe-32 router can support, it may be difficult to insert and remove the RJ-45 and optical connectors. An insertion and extraction tool has been provided in the MLXe-32 router accessory kit to make this task easier. The following figure shows this tool and how it is used. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 156: Mlxe-32 Router Cable Management

    Cables for modules in the lower half of the router follow a similar path downwards, above the power supplies. The following figure shows the cable routing, with the upper and lower cable management system covers removed for clarity. The following sections describe cable routing for each quadrant of the router. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 157 Be sure not to exceed the minimum recommended bend radius for the cables: 2" for MRJ-21 cables, and 1.5" for Category 5 (RJ-45) and fiber-optic cables. CAUTION Before plugging a cable into any port, be sure to discharge the voltage stored on the cable by touching the electrical contacts to ground surface. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 158 Route cables for slots #1 and #2 directly to the left through the side comb, as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 77 Routing upper-left quadrant cables Upper left quadrant Side combs (18) Cables from slot #1 Cables from slot #2 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 159 Route cables from slots #3 and #4 up through comb A, as showin in the previous figure. Route cables from slots #5 and #6 up through comb B. Route cables from slots #7 and #8 up through comb C. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 160 Route cables from slots #15 and #16 directly to the right through the side comb, as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 79 Routing Upper-right quadrant cables to the right Upper right quadrant Side combs (18) Cables from slot #15 Cables from slot #16 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 161 Route cables from slots #13 and #14 up through comb A, as shown in the previous figure. Route cables from slots #11 and #12 up through comb B. Route cables from slots #9 and #10 up through comb C. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 162 Route cables from slots #18 and #17 directly to the left through the side comb, as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 81 Routing lower-left quadrant cables Lower left quadrant Cables from slot #17 Cables from slot #18 Side combs (18) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 163 Route cables from slots #20 and #19 down through comb A, as shown in the previous figure. Route cables from slots #22 and #21 down through comb B. Route cables from slots #24 and #23 down through comb C. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 164 Route cables from slots #32 and #31 directly to the right through the side comb, as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 83 Routing the lower-right quadrant cables Lower right quadrant Cables from slot #31 Cables from slot #32 Side combs (18) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 165: Accessing Modules For Service

    This procedure is easier with two people. One person can hold the cable bundles aside while the other person loosens the connectors and removes the module. NOTE Be careful not to overtighten or cross-thread cable connector screws. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 166: Installing Power Supplies In An Mlxe-32 Router

    Installing power supplies in an MLXe-32 router DANGER High Touch Current. Earth connection essential before connecting supply. Follow these steps to install a power supply in an MLXe-32 router. Remove the blank power supply faceplate. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 167 Push the power supply front panel toward the back of the router to engage the backplane connector. Pull the release latch on the power supply front panel up to lock the power supply in place. Use a #2 Phillips to screw the locking screw into place. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 168: Connecting Ac Power

    DC power to the router at 12 V and 200 A. The 3000W DC-to-DC power supply provides the DC power to the router at 12 V and 245 A. DANGER The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 169 Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the power lugs. Refer to the following figure. FIGURE 89 Removing the power lugs (2400W power supply and 3000W power supply displayed) Power lug screws Power lug Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 170: Removing The Mlxe-32 Router Dc Power Supplies

    Pull down on handle to remove power supply. Refer to Installing power supplies in an MLXe-32 router on page 166. Follow these steps to remove a 3000W DC power supply in an MLXe-32 router: Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 171: Final Steps

    Connect a PC or terminal to the console port or Ethernet port using the appropriate cable. Open the terminal emulation program, and set the session parameters as follows: • Baud: 9600 bps • Data bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop bits: 1 • Flow control: None Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 172: Activating The Power Source

    When power is supplied to the router, you can observe the LEDs to verify that the router initialized successfully. The following table describes the LEDs, the desired state of each LED, possible abnormal states of each LED, and what to do if an LED indicates an abnormal state. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 173 Port receiving packets. or receiving packets. Check the following: • Look at the LED for the other 10/100/1000 Ethernet port to see if a link has been established with the remote port. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 174 • Enter the show chassis command at any level of the CLI to determine if the management module recognizes the Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 175 The switch fabric module is Off for an extended period. The switch fabric module is active and ready to switch not active and user packets user packets. are not being switched from Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 176 • Make sure the wall outlet is rated for high line, 200-240 VAC and 20A. If it is not obtain a cable Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 177 LED on each power supply or enter the show chassis command at any CLI prompt to determine if a power supply has failed. If a power supply has failed, you must replace Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 178: Displaying The Module Status

    Enter to display the CLI prompt in the terminal emulation window. This example is a prompt for a 16-slot router. device> If you do not see this prompt, check the following items. Make sure the cable is securely connected to your PC or terminal and the console port or Ethernet port. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 179 CARD_DOWN_REASON_ explanation - The module is in a nonfunctional state. This status appears with an explanation for why the module is down. For example, CARD_DOWN_REASON_BOOT_FAILED. If the explanation does not help you resolve the problem, contact technical support and provide the explanation included with this status. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 180: Forced Card Deletion

    This is best pulled directly from the running configuration. Answer "yes" to the prompt by pressing y . Wait for the new module to come up. Apply the appropriate configuration to the interfaces of the new module. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 181 (enter 'y' or 'n'): y Reset slot 2 device(config)#end device# device#show module Module Status Ports Starting MAC M1 (left ):BR-MLX-MR2-M Management Module Active M2 (right):NI-MLX-MR Management Module Standby(Ready State) F2: NI-X-HSF Switch Fabric Module Active Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 182 | include module module 1 br-mlx-4-port-40g-m module 2 ni-mlx-8-port-10g-m module 3 ni-mlx-8-port-10g-d module 4 ni-mlx-8-port-10g-m module 5 ni-mlx-8-port-10g-m module 6 ni-mlx-20-port-1g-copper module 7 ni-mlx-8-port-10g-m module 8 br-mlx-4-port-40g-m snmp-server max-ifindex-per-module 64 device# Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 183: Using Extreme Structured Cabling Components

    Position the cable cinch with the open end to the left (no slot), as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 91 Cable cinch overview Slot 1 Slot 3 Open end Front Slot 2 Slot 4 Rear Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 184: Mrj21 Procedures

    To secure two mRJ21 cables, place the Velcro strap through slot one and use the front and rear left recesses as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 92 Two mRJ21 cables Cable cinch with three mRJ21 cables Three mRJ21 cables may be secured as shown in the following figure. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 185: Cable Cinch With Four Mrj21 Cables

    Four mRJ21 cables may be secured as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 94 Four mRJ21 cables Cable cinch with five mRJ21 cables Five mRJ21 cables may be secured as shown in the following figure. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 186: Cable Cinch With Six Mrj21 Cables

    Six mRJ21 cables may be secured as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 96 Six mRJ21 cables Cable cinch with seven mRJ21 cables Seven mRJ21 cables may be secured as shown in the following figure. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 187: Cable Cinch With Eight Mrj21 Cables

    Eight mRJ21 cables may be secured as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 98 Eight mRJ21 cables RJ-45 procedures Use the following guidelines when using the cable cinch clips with RJ-45 cables. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 188: Cable Cinch With One Group Of Rj-45 Cables

    FIGURE 99 One group of RJ-45 cables Cable cinch with two groups of RJ-45 cables 12 RJ-45 cables, in two groups, may be secured as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 100 12 RJ-45 cables in two groups Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 189: Cable Cinch With Three Groups Of Rj-45 Cables

    FIGURE 101 18 RJ-45 cables in three groups Cable cinch with four groups of RJ-45 cables 24 RJ-45 cables, in four groups, may be secured as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 102 24 RJ-45 cables in four groups Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 190: Cable Cinch With Five Groups Of Rj-45 Cables

    FIGURE 103 30 RJ-45 cables in five groups Cable cinch with six groups of RJ-45 cables 36 RJ-45 cables, in six groups, may be secured as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 104 36 RJ-45 cables in six groups Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 191: Cable Cinch With Seven Groups Of Rj-45 Cables

    FIGURE 105 42 RJ-45 cables in seven groups Cable cinch with eight groups of RJ-45 cables 48 RJ-45 cables, in eight groups, may be secured as shown in the following figure. FIGURE 106 48 RJ-45 cables in eight groups Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
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  • Page 193: Connecting A Router To A Network Device

    At the opening CLI prompt, enter enable to change to the Privileged level of the EXEC mode. device enable device# Access the CONFIG level of the CLI by entering the configure terminal command. device# configure terminal device(config)# Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 194: Configuring Ip Addresses

    To enter a prefix number for a network mask, enter a forward slash (/) and the number of bits in the mask immediately after the IP address. For example, enter "209.157.22.99/24" for an IP address that has a network mask with 24 significant ("mask") bits. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 195: Assigning An Ip Address To A Management Interface

    By default, you can configure up to 24 IP addresses on each interface, virtual interface, and loopback interface. For example, to assign the IP address 192.22.3.44 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0 to Ethernet interface 1/1, do the following. At the opening CLI prompt, enter enable . device# enable Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 196: Enabling And Disabling The Interfaces

    You cannot enable and run routing protocols on the management port. • You cannot configure routes from the management interface. • The management port uses static IP routes from the interface routing tables. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 197: Connecting The Router To A Network Device

    Remove the metal cover from the port on the interface module. Gently insert the fiber-optic transceiver into the port until the transceiver clicks into place. Transceivers are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 198: Cabling A Fiber-Optic Transceiver

    LED, possible abnormal states of each LED, and what to do if an LED indicates an abnormal state. TABLE 37 Network connection-related LED states Desired state Meaning Abnormal state Meaning or action Interface module Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 199 Off for an extended period. The port is not transmitting receiving user packets. or receiving user packets. Try the following: • Check the Link LED to make sure the link is still Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 200: Testing Network Connectivity

    The CLI displays traceroute information for each hop on the route as soon as the information is received. Traceroute requests display all responses to a given TTL. If there are multiple equal-cost routes to the destination, the router displays up to three responses by default. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 201: Managing Routers And Modules

    To re-enable power to all interfaces or to a specific interface, enter the power-on lp command, as shown in this example: device# power-on lp Syntax: power-on lp [slot-number|all ] • all - enables power to all interface modules Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 202: Monitoring I2C Failures On Management Modules

    0-1 - there are total of 2 MUX indexes in ExtremeRouting XMR Series 32000 and ExtremeRouting MLX-32 devices. – The MUX index is always zero in 4-, 8-, and 16-slot XMR Series or MLX Series devices Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 203 Mar 28 12:36:47:A:System: Set fan speed to MED (75%) Mar 25 21:40:47:A:System: Set fan speed to MED-HI (90%) Mar 25 16:30:47:A:System: Set fan speed to MED (75%) Mar 23 23:12:07:A:System: Set fan speed to MED-HI (90%) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 204: Displaying Device Status And Temperature Readings

    (fan 2): Status = OK, Speed = MED-HI (90%) --- TEMPERATURE READINGS --- Active Mgmt Module: 36.500C 49.625C Standby Mgmt Module: 36.250C 51.0C SNM1: 37.0C SNM2: 38.0C SNM3: not present LP1 Sensor1: 41.5C LP1 Sensor2: 50.625C Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 205 For information about using the lp-slot-priority command, refer to Changing priority of slots for interface modules on page 224. Fans Fan number Information about fans in the device. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 206: Displaying The Syslog Configuration And Static And Dynamic Buffers

    The number of times the dynamic log buffer has filled up and been cleared to hold new entries. For example, if the buffer is set for 100 entries, the 101st entry causes an overrun. After that, the 201st entry causes a second overrun. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 207: Router Headless State By Mp Presence From Lp

    When there is a headless router condition, hardware flooding traffic is processed and traffic is dropped that needs to pass through the MP. To avoid this situation, the LP maintains the MP state and brings itself down in case no MPs are present. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 208: Rolling Reboot

    When the system detects the continuous reboot of a line card, that line card is placed into interactive or down state mode after ten (10) consecutive reboot cycles, and a failure message is sent to the MP. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 209: Line Module Configuration Deletion In Interactive Boot Mode

    Normal mode and restart the system before using the G1 interface modules. If the system fabric mode is changed to Normal mode from Turbo mode, or vice versa, the system will not change the current operating mode unless the chassis is reloaded. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 210: Forcing Hsf Modules To Operate In Normal Mode

    Your router is pre-configured with default settings for all cooling system parameters. Although no initial configuration of the cooling system is necessary, you can change the settings of the following cooling system parameters: • Low and high temperature thresholds for modules and fan speeds Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 211 If the temperature of a management module, switch fabric module, and interface modules falls below the low threshold for a fan speed, the fan changes to the next lower speed. If the temperature of all modules falls below the high threshold for the low speed, the fan operates at the low speed. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 212 30 ° C High-Speed Switch fabric module High 6 2° C 1 00° C Medium-high 57 ° C 70 ° C Medium 5 3° C 6 5° C -1 ° 60 ° C Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 213 Extreme Networks has established this guideline to ensure fan speed stability.
  • Page 214 • MP - The active management module • STANDBY_MP - The standby management module • SNM - The switch fabric module • LP - An interface module Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 215 NI-MLX-10Gx8-M LP Modules LP2 Sensor 1 reading THERMAL_SENSOR_TEST_RULE_LP_2 fan-threshold lp2 LP2 Sensor 2 reading THERMAL_SENSOR_TEST_RULE_LP_XPP2 N/A (Must not be changed) LP2 Sensor 3 reading UNUSED UNUSED LP2 Sensor 4 reading THERMAL_SENSOR_TEST_RULE_LP_2 fan-threshold lp2 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 216: Changing The Temperature Polling Interval

    NOTE Setting a value other than auto or high disables auto fan control and will negatively affect the efficient cooling of blades and may cause a blade to overheat and shutdown. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 217: Monitoring The Cooling System

    MEDIUM - The fan is functioning at 75 percent of capacity. • MEDIUM-HIGH - The fan is functioning at 90 percent of capacity. • HIGH - The fan is functioning at 100 percent of capacity. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 218: Temperature Log Reduction

    The med-high option generates logs only when the medium-high and high thresholds are crossed. This is the default setting. This output displays two instances of a module temperature exceeding the warning threshold. Managing interface modules Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 219: Configuring Interface Module Boot Parameters

    To update the primary and secondary images on the interface module with the images on the management module, enter the lp cont-boot syncslot-number command at the Privileged EXEC prompt. • To retain the software images on the interface module, enter the lp cont-boot no-syncslot-number command at the Privileged EXEC prompt. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 220 An immediate boot for one interface module from a specified source • An automatic boot for one or all interface modules from a specified source starting with the next software reload or system reset and each reload or reset after that Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 221 1 Syntax: lp boot system flash [ primary | secondary ] slot-number • The primary and secondary keywords specify the primary or secondary image in the interface module flash memory. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 222 The slot1 and slot2 keywords indicate the auxiliary flash slot on the management module from which to boot the interface modules. • The filename parameter specifies the name of the image from which to boot the interface modules. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 223 To configure an automatic interactive boot for all interface modules, enter the following command at the global CONFIG level of the CLI. device(config)# lp boot system interactive all Syntax: lp boot system interactive [ all | slot-number ] Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 224: Changing Priority Of Slots For Interface Modules

    1 - 8 for 8-slot routers, 1 - 16 for 16-slot routers, or 1 - 32 for 32-slot routers. • The all parameter allows you to power off all interface modules. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 225: Monitoring Link Status

    ----------+-----------+---------+-----------+--------- 1 / 1 | 2 / 1 1 / 1 | 2 / 2 DOWN 1 / 1 | 2 / 1 Syntax: show sfm-links sfm-number | all [ errors ] Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 226: Syslog Messages

    This feature is supported for the following line cards: • 8x10GbE • 20x10-GbE/1GBE (M) / FRU# 53-1003238-xx • 20x10-GbE/1GbE (X2) / FRU# 53-1003275-xx Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 227: Enabling Tm-Xpp Link Monitoring

    Mar 4 20:33:57: D:System: TM Health Monitoring detects an issue in slot 1 ppcr 1 TM XPP link down For the SNMP trap line card action: Type- debugging System: Module reset in slot 1, triggered by TM Health Monitoring Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 228: Using Alarms To Collect And Monitor Device Status

    To reset the alarm history back to the default buffer size, use the alarm history command with the no operand. For example, to set the buffer size back to the default entry size from 100, enter the following command: device# no alarm history 100 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 229: Configuring Alarm Logging

    3 15:03:54 | Major | LP | Optic 1 - Alarm 3 15:02:21 | Major | LP | Optic 2 - Not Present 3 15:02:21 | Major | LP | Optic 5 - Not Present Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 230 To display all alarms in the alarm log for all SFM and subsystems for the SFM. show alarm [history] sfm all Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 231 If a power supply is installed but powered down, a minor alarm is reported and logged. If a power supply is installed incorrectly, a major alarm is reported and logged. If a power supply is not present, a major alarm is reported and logged. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 232: Clearing The Alarm History Log

    User Private 267386880 Priv4 267386880 Priv5 267386880 Priv6 267386880 Priv7 267386880 Priv8 267386880 Priv9 267386880 Priv10 267386880 Priv11 267386880 Priv12 - 19722240 47386624 Total Installed: 4294967295, Total Free: 3988713472 Syntax: show memory Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 233: Enabling And Disabling Management Module Cpu Usage Calculations

    ... Usage average for all tasks in the last 1 seconds ... ========================================================== Name us/sec idle 755423 monitor flash boot main ip_rx console vlan mac_mgr vsrp snms rtm6 ip_tx 2478 mpls mpls_glue Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 234: Displaying Management Module Cpu Usage

    2076b630 16384 stp 5 susp 0000c658 20970628 16384 gvrp_mgr 5 susp 0000c658 20979638 16384 snmp 5 susp 0000c658 20982638 32768 web 5 susp 0000c658 2098d638 32768 lacp 5 susp 0000c658 20991638 16384 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 235: Removing Mac Address Entries

    A problem could exist If the CPU usage is distributed unevenly to one task, other than the idle task, for a prolonged period. If this situation occurs, contact Extreme Networks Technical Support for assistance. Removing MAC address entries You can remove the following learned MAC address entries from the system MAC address table: •...

  • Page 236: Ipv6 Nd Proxy

    When A receives this NA, it is processed as usual. Hence a neighbor entry is created for B on interface 1 in the REACHABLE state, and the link-layer address p1 is recorded. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 237: Ipv6 Nd Proxy Configuration Tasks

    The following step example shows a typical ipv6 nd proxy configuration command sequence executed from the configuration command level. Example: R2> R2>en No password has been assigned yet... R2#conf t R2(config)# ipv6 nd proxy R2(config)# Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 238 ( Truncated output showing only static route) ipv6 route 2002::/64 ethernet 1/1 ipv6 route 2003::/64 ve 10 vrf green rd 66:66 address-family ipv6 ipv6 route 2002::/64 ethernet 1/1 ipv6 route 2003::/64 ve 10 exit-vrf Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 239 The IPv6 nd proxy is not supported for the IPsec tunnels and on MCT. Examples To enable the IPv6 ND proxy feature for the node: R2>#en No password has been assigned yet... R2#conf t R2(config)# ipv6 nd proxy R2(config)# Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 240 The ipv6 nd local-proxy command is supported for the VE interface, but not for the VE over VPLS interface. To enable the IPv6 ND local-proxy feature for the node: R2>#en No password has been assigned yet... R2#conf t R2(config)#int eth3/1 R2(config-if-e10000-3/1)#ipv6 nd local-proxy R2(config-if-e10000-3/1)# Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 241 Causes packets to the selected destination to be dropped by shunting them to the "null0" interface. (This is the only available option.) ethernet slot/port Specifies the Ethernet slot or port. ve ve-id Specifies the virtual Ethernet (VE) interface VE ID. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 242 The no form of the command removes the IPv6 static route. If the route is named, the no command must be used twice, the first time to remove the name and the second time to remove the route. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 243: Drbg Health Test On Ipsec Lp

    The implementation of this feature (e.g., prediction resistance, personalization string, additional input) are as follows: • Prediction Resistance is not TRUE. • Personalization String Length = 0 • Additional Input Length = 0 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 244 DRBG Health Test on IPsec LP NOTE The DRBG mechanism functions are not distributed. CTR_DRBG is not used on IPsec LP. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 245: Maintenance And Field Replacement

    Replace the air filters quarterly. You can also replace the following hardware components, as needed: • All modules (management, interface, and switch fabric). • Fiber-optic transceivers. • AC or DC power supplies. • Fan assemblies. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 246: Replacing A Management Module

    Remove the two screws holding the compact flash card cover in place using a flat head or Phillips screw driver. Put the screws and cover plate aside; you will need to reattach the cover using the screws after installing the card. Slide the compact flash card into the slot. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 247: Replacing An Interface Module

    Removing and replacing an interface module To remove or replace an interface module, see the module instructions in the installation chapter that is appropriate for your router model. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 248: Replacing A Switch Fabric Module

    Replacing a fiber-optic transceiver You can replace a fiber-optic transceiver in a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port while the device is powered on and running. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 249: Cabling A Fiber-Optic Transceiver

    Determining which power supply failed To determine which power supply has failed, enter the show chassis command at any CLI command prompt. device# show chassis Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 250: Setting The Threshold For Power Supply Monitoring

    The decimal variable specifies a power supply number, The all keyword clears all available power supplies. Displaying power supply monitoring timestamps To display timestamps for failures on any power supply, enter the following command. device#show power-supply-monitoring PS-1 PS-2 PS-3 PS-4 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 251 LP Slot 6 uptime is 8 minutes 50 seconds LP Slot 8 uptime is 8 minutes 48 seconds device# device# show version | include xmr Compiled on Jul 9 2012 at 09:52:52 labeled as xmr05400b396 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 252: Enabling A Power Supply Shutdown

    NOTE If a power supply has shut down, power to the interface module may be lost, as there may not be enough power remaining in the system to keep the module powered. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 253: Replacing A Power Supply

    Replacing a power supply To replace a power supply, have the following items available: • A new power supply (AC or DC), which you can order from Extreme Networks. • A small flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver (MLXe-4 and MLXe-32 modules) CAUTION Remove the power cord from a power supply before you install it in or remove it from the device.
  • Page 254 Latch handle open AC power input LED (AC OK) Lift up latch handle to lock DC power output LED (DC OK) 7 & 8 Power supply blank cover Alarm LED (ALM) Power supply Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 255: Replacing Fan Assemblies

    To avoid overheating of the router, remove one fan assembly at a time, and replace it promptly. Wait for the LED on the fan assembly being replaced to turn green before replacing another fan assembly. Do not remove all fans from the device at once. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 256 Replacing fan assemblies Before replacing a fan assembly, have the following items available: • A new fan assembly, which you can order from Extreme Networks. • A small flat-blade screwdriver • An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the front of the device.
  • Page 257 Be careful not to accidently insert your fingers into the fan tray while removing it from the chassis. The fan may still be spinning at a high speed. FIGURE 111 MLXe-32 router fan assemblies Fan module 1 Fan module 6 Fan module 2 Fan module 7 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 258: Replacing Fan Assemblies In Mlxe-16 Routers

    If you do not install a module or a power supply in a slot, you must keep the slot filler panel in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat. To replace a fan assembly, you need the following: • A new fan assembly, which you can order from Extreme Networks. • A small flat-blade screwdriver. •...

  • Page 259: Replacing The Fan Tray Assembly In Mlxe-4 And Mlxe-8 Routers

    To replace a fan tray assembly, have these items available: • A new fan tray assembly, which you can order from Extreme Networks. • An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the router.
  • Page 260 Follow these steps to replace fan tray assemblies in 4-slot routers. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector on the router. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 261 Tighten the four captive screws to secure the fan to the router. Access the CLI, and enter the show chassis command to verify that the fans are operating normally. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 262: Replacing The Air Filters

    A 7/64 inch hex head screwdriver • Replacement air filters, which you can order from Extreme Networks. Replacing the air filters in 32-slot routers The two air filters in 32-slot routers are located between the upper and lower card cages. To replace an air filter, perform these steps.
  • Page 263 Replacing the air filter in MLX-4 and MLX-8 routers Follow these steps to replace the air filter in MLX Series 4-slot and 8-slot routers. Loosen the two screws in the front of the filter tray. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 264 Remove the old air filter from the tray and discard it. Insert the replacement air filter into the air filter tray. Replace the filter tray in the router and tighten the two screws. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 265: Installing Upward Deflectors On Fan Assemblies

    The following items are required for this procedure: • Phillips screwdriver • Small flathead screwdriver • ESD wrist strap DANGER For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 266 Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the fan assembly faceplate by removing the three screws from each side of the fan assembly. Refer to Replacing the fan tray assembly in MLXe-4 and MLXe-8 routers on page 259. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 267 If present, remove and discard the tape that stabilizes louvers in some fan assembly models. When present, the tape is located on the right and left sides of the fan assembly. FIGURE 120 Removing the fan assembly faceplate FIGURE 121 Removing tape from the fan assembly Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 268 Orient the upward deflector on the fan assembly faceplate so that the exhaust will flow upward and the holes in the upward deflector align with the holes where the screws secure the handle to the fan assembly faceplate. Refer to the previous figure. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 269 Check the fan status LED in the lower left corner of the faceplate. It will glow red momentarily when power is applied, and then it will change to green when the fan comes up to speed. To verify that the fan is operating correctly, access the CLI and enter the show chassis command. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
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  • Page 271: Hardware Specifications

    Inrush current <70A peak for any initial current surge or spike of 10mS or less at either cold or warm start. NOTE 3000W power supplies do not support low line AC Input Voltage. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 272 146W 24-port 1 Gbps Ethernet copper RJ45 interface module 160W 24-port 1 Gbps Ethernet fiber interface module 160W 24-port 10 Gbps Ethernet interface module 320W 48-port Gbps Ethernet with MRJ-21 interface 260W Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 273: Physical Dimensions

    MLX-8 4060 13858 4060 13858 4060 13858 MLX-1 7107 24255 7107 24255 7107 24255 MLX-3 14232 48575 14232 48575 Physical dimensions The following table provides the physical dimensions for MLX Series routers. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 274: Operating Environment

    EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products - Part 1: Equipment Classification, Requirements and User’s Guide • EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products - Part 2: Safety of Optical Fibre Communications Systems • EN 60950-1:2006\IEC 60950-1:2005, Second Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 275: Electromagnetic Approvals

    The console port is a standard male DB-9 connector, as shown in the following figure. For information about how you can use this port, refer to Console port on page 31. FIGURE 124 Console port pin and signaling details Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 276: Management Port Pin Assignments

    10/100/1000 Ethernet port on page 31. TABLE 55 Management port pin assignments Pin number MDI-X ports Not used (10BaseT)CMT (100BaseTX) Not used (10BaseT)CMT (100BaseTX) Not used (10BaseT)CMT (100BaseTX) Not used (10BaseT)CMT (100BaseTX) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 277: Extremerouting Mlx Series Chassis Bundles

    4 exhaust fan assembly kits(BR-MLXE-4-FAN) • 1 air filter(BR-MLXE-4-FLTR) Power cord is not included. BR-MLXE-4-MR-X-AC Bundle contents: • 1 MLXe-4 AC chassis • 1 MR management module(NI-XMR-MR) • 2 high speed switch fabric modules(NI-X-4-HSF) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 278 1 MR2 (X) management module(BR-MLX-MR2-X) • 2 high speed switch fabric modules(NI-X-4-HSF) • 1 1800W DC power supply(BR-MLXE-DCPWR-1800) • 4 exhaust fan assembly kits(BR-MLXE-4-FAN) • 1 air filter(BR-MLXE-4-FLTR) Power cord is not included. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 279 2 exhaust fan assembly kits(BR-MLXE-8-FAN) • 1 air filter(BR-MLXE-8-FLTR) Power cord is not included. BR-MLXE-8-MR-X-DC Bundle contents: • 1 MLXe-8 DC chassis • 1 MR management module(NI-XMR-MR) • 2 high speed switch fabric modules(NI-X-16-8-HSF) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 280 TABLE 58 MLX Series-16 chassis bundles Part number Hardware BR-MLXE-16-AC Bundle contents: • 1 MLX-16 chassis • 3 high speed switch fabric modules(NI-X-16-8-HSF) • 4 1200W AC power supplies(NI-X-ACPWR) • 2 exhaust fan assembly kits(BR-MLXE-16-FAN) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 281 1 MR management module(NI-XMR-MR) • 3 high speed switch fabric modules(NI-X-16-8-HSF) • 4 1200W DC power supply(NI-X-ACPWR) • 2 exhaust fan assembly kits(BR-MLXE-16-FAN) • 1 air filter(BR-MLXE-16-FLTR) Power cord is not included. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 282 ExtremeRouting XMR/MLX Hardware Installation Guides BR-MLXE-8-S 1 MLX-8 spare chassis ExtremeRouting MLX Series and ExtremeRouting XMR/MLX Hardware Installation Guides BR-MLXE-16-S 1 MLX-16 spare chassis ExtremeRouting MLX Series and ExtremeRouting XMR/MLX Hardware Installation Guides Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 283 1 MR management module(NI-MLX-32-MR) • 7 high speed switch fabric modules(NI-X-32-HSF) • 4 2400W DC power supplies(NIBI-32-DCPWR) • 2 power supply fans(NIBI-32-PSFAN) • 8 exhaust fan assembly kits (BR-MLXE-32-FAN) • 2 air filters(BR-MLXE-32-FLTR) Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 284 2 power supply fans (NIBI-32-PSFAN) • 8 exhaust fan assembly kits (BR-MLXE-32-FAN) • 2 air filters(BR-MLXE-32-FLTR) • Cable management system Power cord is not included. BR-MLXE-32-MR2-X-AC Bundle contents: • 1 MLXe-32 AC chassis Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 285 7 high speed switch fabric modules(NI-X-32-HSF) • 4 3000W DC power supplies(BR-MLXE-32-DCPWR-3000) • 2 power supply fans(NIBI-32-PSFAN) • 8 exhaust fan assembly kits(BR-MLXE-32-FAN) • 2 air filters (BR-MLXE-32-FLTR) • Cable management system Power cord is not included. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
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  • Page 287: Regulatory Statements

    This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 288: China Cc Statement

    Europe and Australia (CISPR 22 Class A Warning) This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 289: Fcc Warning (Us Only)

    Class A device (Broadcasting Communication Device for Office Use): This device obtained EMC registration for office use (Class A), and may be used in places other than home. Sellers and/or users need to take note of this. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 290: Vcci Statement

    • EN 55024 (CE mark) (Immunity) for Information Technology Equipment • ICES-003 (Canada) (Class A) • AS/NZ 55022 (Australia) (Class A) • VCCI (Japan) (Class A) • EN 61000-3-2 • EN 61000-3-3 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 291: Regulatory Compliance (Safety)

    • 30/2011/TT-BCT - Vietnam circular. • SJ/T 11363-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Substances in EIPs (China). • SJ/T 11364-2006 Marking for the Control of Pollution Caused by EIPs (China). Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
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  • Page 293: Caution And Danger Notices

    Never leave tools inside the chassis. VORSICHT Lassen Sie keine Werkzeuge im Chassis zurück. MISE EN GARDE Ne laissez jamais d'outils à l'intérieur du châssis PRECAUCIÓN No deje nunca herramientas en el interior del chasis. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 294: Electrical Cautions

    Utilisez un circuit de dérivation différent pour chaque cordon d’alimentation ainsi, il y aura un circuit redondant en cas de panne d’un des circuits. PRECAUCIÓN Use un circuito derivado separado para cada cordón de alimentación, con lo que se proporcionará redundancia en caso de que uno de los circuitos falle. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 295 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 296 12 AWG, marked VW-1, and rated 90 degrees Celsius. VORSICHT Für den Eingangs-Gleichstromkreis (Gleichstromnetzteile mit der Teilenr. RPS9-DC) muss gewährleistet warden, dass ein 20 A-Leistungsschalter (min. -48VDC) am Eingang zur Reihenklemme installiert wird. Beim Eingangsdraht für den Anschluss Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 297 CC como mínimo, en las terminales de entrada de la fuente de alimentación. El cableado de entrada para la conexión al producto deberá ser de cable de cobre homologado de calibre AWG 6 con clasificación VW-1 para una temperatura mínima de 90 °C. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 298 CAUTION For an Extreme Networks AC system, use a ground wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The ground wire should have an agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the chassis) attached to one end, with the other end attached to building ground.
  • Page 299 PRECAUCIÓN Para un sistema de CA Extreme Networks, utilice un conductor de tierra de al menos 6 CAE (Calibre de Alambre Estadounidense, American Wire Gauge o AWG en sus siglas en inglés). El conductor de tierra debe tener un conector rizado homologado (suministrado con el chasis) acoplado a un extremo, y el otro extremo debe estar conectado a la tierra del edificio.

  • Page 300: Cautions Related To Equipment Weight

    PRECAUCIÓN No utilice las pestañas de la tapa del puerto para levantar el módulo. No están diseñadas para soportar el peso del módulo, por lo que este podría caerse y resultar dañado. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 301: Danger Notices

    Disconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely remove power from the device. GEFAHR Ziehen Sie das Stromkabel aus allen Stromquellen, um sicherzustellen, dass dem Gerät kein Strom zugeführt wird. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 302 Stromkabel, um es an die Srromquelle anzuschließen. DANGER Vérifiez que les circuits de sources d'alimentation sont bien mis à la terre, puis utilisez lecordon d'alimentation fourni avec le dispositif pour le connecter à la source d'alimentation. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...
  • Page 303 Hoher Ableitstrom. Vor Anschluss ans Netz Schutzerdung herstellen. DANGER Courant de fuite élevé. Mise à la terre obligatoire avant la connexion de l'alimentation. PELIGRO Alta tensión al tacto. La conexión a tierra es esencial antes de conectar la alimentación. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 304: Dangers Related To Equipment Weight

    DE INTERFAZ Y DE ALIMENTACIÓN (administración, matriz de conmutación, y todas las tarjetas de línea). Utilice un elevador mecánico para levantar el chasis. Hacen falta cuatro personas o más para colocar el chasis no poblado en el interior del armazón. Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

  • Page 305: Laser Dangers

    Rayonnement de laser. Ne regardez pas directement avec des instruments optiques. Produits de laser de classe 1M. PELIGRO Radiacion de Laser. No vea directamente con Instrumentos Opticos. Clase 1M de Productos de Laser. レーザ放射 光学器具で直接ビームを見ないこと クラス１ M レーザ製品 警告 Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004203-04...

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