Installing Modules In A Brocade Mlxe 16-Slot Router - Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Installation Manual

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Installing a Brocade MLXe-16 router
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4. Slide the router down so that the mounting screw heads are in the narrow portion of the
5. Tighten the screws to secure the router in place. For extra support, use additional screws.
NOTE
For better grounding of the router to the rack, attach the router using star washers. You should also
use star washers with any single-hole grounding lugs to keep the lugs from rotating.
NOTE
When making the primary ground connection, use a star washer to prevent lug rotation.
Repeat step 2 through step 5 to mount each router in the rack.

Installing modules in a Brocade MLXe 16-slot router

The Brocade MLXe-16 router ships with the required switch fabric modules installed.
The installation sequence for multiple modules is important to ensure proper fit. Always fill the
bottom slots in the Brocade MLXe-16 router first. Begin by filling the slots from the left side of the
router, and work towards the right side. Refer to
NOTE
Installation instructions are identical for interface, management, and switch fabric modules.
However, there are specific requirements and installation instructions for the following devices:
For installing NI-MLX-10x8G and NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A modules in the 16-slot router., refer to
modules in a Brocade MLXe 16-slot router"
For installing 2x100GbE interface modules, refer to
Brocade MLXe routers"
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Mounting the Brocade MLXe-16 router in a rack
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Front-mount configuration
keyhole slots.
on page 67.
2 Mid-mount configuration
Figure 7 on page 10 for slot locations.
on page 92.
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