Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Installation Manual page 60

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Router modules
NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A interface module
Figure 25
FIGURE 25
The front panel includes the following features:
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The eight mini-RJ21 connectors support six 1 Gbps Ethernet ports each. You can connect a patch
panel with a mini-RJ21 connector to a mini-RJ21 connector on the interface module. The patch
panel provides RJ45 connectors. You can also use a cable with a mini-RJ21 connector on one end
that connects to the mini-RJ21 connector on the interface module. The other end of the cable splits
into six cables with RJ45 connectors on each cable.
The NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A module ships with two cable cinches. Each cable cinch consists of a plastic
part and a velcro strap. For instructions on using the cable cinches, see
Structured Cabling
Cables and patch panels that support this module are available through any Tyco International
distribution partner. Information about these products is available at the following URL.
https://www.ampnetconnect.com/foundrynetworks
NOTE
Before you install NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A modules, you must first upgrade the software on all interface
modules and management modules to the appropriate software release. For more information refer
to the Hardware Installation Notes that shipped with the modules.
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shows the front panel of the NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A interface module.
NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A module front panel
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A power LED located below the part number
Eight mini-RJ21 connectors, each supporting six 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
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