Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Installation Manual page 131

DANGER
Do not use the handles on the power supply units or fan modules to position the router.
6. Secure the router to the mechanical lift with a strap to prevent tipping.
7.
NOTE
Make sure your site provides 200-240V power.
Installing your 32-slot device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet
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
You can install your 32-slot device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet in either a front-mount
configuration or a mid-mount configuration using the factory-installed mounting brackets. 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.
Once you have completed the preliminary installation preparations (refer to
mount installation steps"
2-post rack or cabinet.
1. Unpack the Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit that shipped with your router, (you can also
Table 31
TABLE 31
Part Number
42-1000452-01
52-0000211-01
52-1000141-01
52-1000138-01
ATTENTION
Use the screws specified for the type of rack. Make sure you have the items listed above and shown
in Figure
Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
53-1002373-02
Carefully position the router in front of the rack where it is to be installed.
"Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet"
on page 112), complete the following steps to install your router in a
order this kit separately from Brocade. Refer
of the kit components.
lists the items that are included in your Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit.
Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit contents
79.
Installing a Brocade MLXe-32 router
toTable 31
Description
Saddle
10-32 x 5/8 inch screws
12-24 x 1/2 inch screws
M6 x 12 mm screws
"Preliminary rack
and Figure 79 for a list and illustration
Quantity
1
14
14
14
2
on page 118
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