Installing A Brocade Mlxe-32 Router In A Rack - Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Installation Manual

Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 router in a rack

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Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the router is adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable or falling over.
DANGER
Mount the routers you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest router at
the bottom and progressively place lighter routers above.
Because of the weight of a fully loaded Brocade MLXe-32 router, it is recommended that you install
the router in a rack before installing any modules and power supplies.
You can install one 32-slot router in a standard 19-inch 2-post or 4-post rack or open cabinet, in
either a front-mount position or a mid-mount position. You must provide eight standard #12-24
pan-head screws to secure the router in the rack. You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to perform
this task.
NOTE
Because of the weight of a fully-populated 32-slot chassis, it is not recommended that you install
your 32-slot router in a 2-post rack or open cabinet. The preferred installation is in a 4-post rack or
open cabinet. Refer to
for installation instructions
Installation requirements
Allow 1 to 2 hours to complete this procedure. Your installation site must meet the following
requirements to ensure correct installation and operation:
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"Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet"
Provide 35 U of space in a 19 inch rack.
Verify that the additional weight of the router does not exceed the weight limits for the rack or
the floor.
Ensure that an electrical branch circuit with the following characteristics is available:
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Required voltage and frequency as indicated in the hardware reference manual.
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Protection by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes.
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Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size that conform to the electrical rating on the router
nameplate.
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Grounded outlet compatible with the power cord and installed by a licensed electrician.
Ensure that all equipment installed in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit
connection. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to support the router model.Ensure that the
airflow available at the inlet air vents does not exceed 40
Only one 32-slot device can be mounted per rack, positioned as close to the bottom of the rack
as possible.
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