Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Installation Manual page 218

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Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
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. Refer
Table 37
TABLE 37
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
200
"Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet"
on page 199), complete the following steps to install your device in a
and illustration 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
Description
Saddle
10-32 x 5/8 inch screws
12-24 x 1/2 inch screws
M6 x 12 mm screws
138.
Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02
on page 205
"Preliminary rack
toTable 37 and Figure 138
Quantity
1
14
14
14
for a list