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Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Installation Manual (452 pages)

MLX Series, Netlron XMR Series

Brand: Brocade Communications Systems | Category: Network Router | Size: 31 MB

Document History
2
Table of Contents
3
About this Document
13
Audience
13
How this Document Is Organized
13
Supported Hardware
14
What's New in this Document
14
Document Conventions
15
- Text Formatting
  15
- Command Syntax Conventions
  15
- Command Examples
  15
- Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices
  15
Notice to the Reader
16
Related Publications
16
Getting Technical Help
17
Chapter 1 Product Overview

19
- Brocade Router Overview
  19
- Router Applications
  19
- Hardware Features
  19
  - Brocade Mlxe Routers
    20
  - Brocade MLX Routers
    26
  - Brocade Netiron XMR Routers
    31
- Router Modules
  35
  - Management Modules
    35
  - Console Port
    38
  - Interface Modules
    40
  - POS Interface Modules
    62
  - Switch Fabric Modules
    66
  - High-Speed Switch Fabric Modules
    68
  - Power Supplies
    68
  - Rack Mounting Brackets
    70
  - Cooling System for Brocade Mlxe Routers
    70
  - Routers
    75
  - NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A High-Speed Fan Assemblies
    79
  - Rack Mount Kit
    79
- Supported Software Features
  79
Chapter 2 Installing a Brocade Mlxe Router

81
Chapter 3 Installing a Brocade MLX Router

165
- Installation Precautions
  165
  - General Precautions
    165
  - Power Precautions
    167
- Installing 2X100Gbe Interface Modules in Brocade MLX Routers
  169
  - Installation Considerations
    169
  - Installation Procedure
    169
- Installing a Brocade MLX-4 Router
  173
  - Preparing the Installation Site
    173
  - Unpacking a Brocade MLX-4 Router
    173
  - Installing a Brocade MLX-4 Router in a Rack
    174
  - Installing Brocade MLX-4 Modules
    176
  - Installing Brocade MLX-4 Router Power Supplies
    178
  - Connecting AC Power
    179
  - Connecting DC Power
    180
  - Final Steps
    182
- Installing a Brocade MLX-8 Router
  182
  - Preparing the Installation Site
    182
  - Unpacking a Brocade MLX-8 Router
    183
  - Installing a Brocade MLX-8 Router in a Rack
    183
  - Installing Brocade MLX-8 Modules
    185
  - Installing Brocade MLX-8 Router Power Supplies
    188
  - Connecting AC Power
    189
  - Connecting DC Power
    190
  - Final Steps
    192
- Installing a Brocade MLX-16 Router
  193
  - Preparing the Installation Site
    193
  - Unpacking a Brocade MLX-16 Router
    193
  - Installing a Brocade MLX-16 Router in a Rack
    194
  - Installing Brocade MLX-16 Router Modules
    196
  - Installing NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A Fan Assemblies
    200
  - Installing Brocade MLX-16 Router Power Supplies
    204
  - Connecting AC Power
    205
  - Connecting DC Power
    206
  - Final Steps
    208
- Installing a Brocade MLX-32 Router
  208
- Installing a Brocade MLX-32 Router
  213
- Attaching a Management Station
  245
- Activating the Power Source
  246
- Verifying Proper Operation
  247
  - Observing the Leds
    247
  - Displaying the Module Status
    250
Chapter 4 Installing a Brocade Netiron XMR Router

253
Chapter 5 Using Brocade Structured Cabling Components

321
Chapter 6 Connecting a Router to a Network Device

331
Chapter 7 Managing Routers and Modules

339
Chapter 8 Maintenance and Field Replacement

367
Chapter 9 Hardware Specifications

397
- Hardware Specifications for Brocade Mlxe Routers
  397
  - Power Specifications
    397
  - Physical Dimensions
    400
  - Operating Environment
    400
  - Storage Environment
    400
  - Safety Agency Approvals
    400
  - Electromagnetic Approvals
    400
- Hardware Specifications for Brocade MLX Routers
  402
  - Power Specifications
    402
  - Physical Dimensions
    404
  - Operating Environment
    404
  - Storage Environment
    404
  - Safety Agency Approvals
    405
  - Electromagnetic Approvals
    405
- Hardware Specifications for Brocade Netiron XMR Routers
  405
  - Power Specifications
    405
  - Physical Dimensions
    407
  - Operating Environment
    407
  - Storage Environment
    408
  - Safety Agency Approvals
    408
  - Electromagnetic Approvals
    408
- Port Specifications for All Router Models
  408
  - Console Port Pin Assignments
    408
  - Management Port Pin Assignments
    409
- Power Cords
  410
Appendix A Brocade Mlxe Chassis Bundles

413
Appendix B Regulatory Statements

427
- 409
  427
- Industry Canada Statement
  427
- Europe and Australia
  427
- Germany
  427
- Japan
  428
- Power Cords (Japan Denan)
  429
- China
  429
- Taiwan
  430
- Korea
  430
- Russia
  430
- Brazil
  431
Appendix C Caution and Danger Notices

433
- Cautions
  433

Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual (344 pages)

Brand: Brocade Communications Systems | Category: Network Router | Size: 14 MB

About this Document
5
How this Document Is Organized
5
Document Conventions
6
Supported Hardware
6
What's New in this Document
6
Notice to the Reader
7
Related Publications
8
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1 Product Overview

17
- Brocade Router Overview
  17
- Router Applications
  17
- Hardware Features
  17
  - Brocade MLX Routers
    18
  - Netiron XMR Routers
    22
- Router Modules
  26
- Supported Software Features
  56
Chapter 2 Installing a Brocade MLX Router

57
Chapter 3 Installing a Netiron XMR Router

149
- Installation Precautions
  149
  - General Precautions
    150
  - Power Precautions
    151
- Installing 2X100Gbe Interface Modules in Netiron XMR Routers
  153
  - Installation Considerations
    153
  - Installation Procedure
    153
- Installing a Netiron XMR 4000 Router
  156
- Installing a Netiron XMR 8000 Router
  166
- Installing a Netiron XMR 16000 Router
  175
- Installing a Netiron XMR 32000 Router
  187
- Attaching a Management Station
  209
- Activating the Power Source
  210
- Verifying Proper Operation
  211
  - Observing the Leds
    211
  - Displaying the Module Status
    214
  - Forced Card Deletion
    215
Chapter 4 Using Brocade Structured Cabling Components

219
Chapter 5 Connecting a Router to a Network Device

229
Chapter 6 Managing Routers and Modules

239
Chapter 7 Maintenance and Field Replacement

281
Chapter 8 Hardware Specifications

309
- Hardware Specifications for Brocade MLX Routers
  309
  - Power Specifications
    309
  - Physical Dimensions
    311
  - Operating Environment
    311
  - Storage Environment
    312
  - Safety Agency Approvals
    312
  - Electromagnetic Approvals
    312
- Hardware Specifications for Netiron XMR Routers
  312
  - Power Specifications
    312
  - Physical Dimensions
    314
  - Operating Environment
    315
  - Storage Environment
    315
  - Safety Agency Approvals
    315
  - Electromagnetic Approvals
    315
- Port Specifications for All Router Models
  316
  - Console Port Pin Assignments
    316
  - Management Port Pin Assignments
    317
- Power Cords
  317
Appendix A Regulatory Statements

321
- 305
  321
- Industry Canada Statement
  321
- Europe and Australia
  321
- Germany
  321
- Japan
  322
- Power Cords (Japan Denan)
  322
- China
  323
- Taiwan
  323
- Korea
  323
- Russia
  324
- Brazil
  324
Appendix B Caution and Danger Notices

325
- Cautions
  325
- Dangers
  337

Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Installation Manual (326 pages)

Supporting NetIron OS 6.0.00

Brand: Brocade Communications Systems | Category: Network Router | Size: 13 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface
9
Document Conventions
9
Text Formatting Conventions
9
Command Syntax Conventions
9
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
10
Brocade Resources
10
Contacting Brocade Technical Support
10
Brocade Customers
11
Brocade OEM Customers
11
Document Feedback
11
About this Document
13
Supported Hardware and Software
13
What's New in this Document
13
Product Overview
15
Brocade Router Overview
15
Router Applications
15
Hardware Features
15
Brocade MLX Routers
15
Netiron XMR Routers
20
Router Modules
24
Management Modules
24
Interface Modules
27
Forward Error Correction (FEC) Mode
43
Switch Fabric Modules
44
High-Speed Switch Fabric Modules
45
Power Supplies
46
Rack Mounting Brackets
48
Cooling System for Brocade MLX Series
48
And Netiron XMR Routers
48
NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A High-Speed Fan Assemblies
52
Rack Mount Kit
52
Supported Software Features
52
Installing a Brocade MLX Router
53
Installation Precautions
53
General Precautions
53
Power Precautions
55
Installing 2X100Gbe Interface Modules in Brocade MLX Routers
57
Installation Considerations
57
Installation Procedure
57
Installing a Brocade MLX-4 Router
60
Preparing the Installation Site
60
Unpacking a Brocade MLX-4 Router
60
Installing a Brocade MLX-4 Router in a Rack
61
Installing Brocade MLX-4 Modules
63
Installing Brocade MLX-4 Router Power Supplies
65
Connecting AC Power
66
Connecting DC Power
67
Final Steps
69
Installing a Brocade MLX-8 Router
69
Preparing the Installation Site
69
Unpacking a Brocade MLX-8 Router
69
Installing a Brocade MLX-8 Router in a Rack
70
Installing Brocade MLX-8 Modules
72
Installing Brocade MLX-8 Router Power Supplies
75
Connecting AC Power
76
Connecting DC Power
77
Final Steps
78
Installing a Brocade MLX-16 Router
78
Preparing the Installation Site
79
Unpacking a Brocade MLX-16 Router
79
Installing a Brocade MLX-16 Router in a Rack
79
Installing Brocade MLX-16 Router Modules
81
Installing NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A Fan Assemblies
86
Installing Brocade MLX-16 Router Power Supplies
90
Connecting AC Power
92
Connecting DC Power
94
Final Steps
95
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 Router
95
Preparing the Installation Site
95
Unpacking a Brocade MLX-32 Router
96
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 Router in a Rack
97
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 Router
100
Preparing the Installation Site
100
Brocade MLX-32 Router Shipping Carton Contents
100
Unpacking Your Brocade MLX-32 Router
101
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 Router in a Rack
102
Installing Brocade MLX-32 Router Modules
113
Brocade MLX-32 Cable Management
117
Accessing Modules for Service
126
Installing Power Supplies in a Brocade MLX-32 Router
127
Connecting AC Power
129
Connecting DC Power
129
Removing Brocade MLX-32 Router DC Power Supplies
131
Final Steps
132
Attaching a Management Station
132
Attaching a PC or Terminal to the Console Port
132
Or the Ethernet Port
132
Activating the Power Source
133
Verifying Proper Operation
134
Observing the Leds
134
Displaying the Module Status
137
Forced Card Deletion
138
Installing a Netiron XMR Router
141
Installation Precautions
141
General Precautions
141
Power Precautions
143
Installing 2X100Gbe Interface Modules in Netiron XMR Routers
144
Installation Considerations
144
Installation Procedure
145
Installing a Netiron XMR 4000 Router
147
Preparing the Installation Site
148
Unpacking a Netiron XMR 4000 Router
148
Installing a Netiron XMR 4000 Router in a Rack
148
Installing Netiron XMR 4000 Modules
150
Installing Netiron XMR 4000 Router Power Supplies
153
Final Steps
156
Installing a Netiron XMR 8000 Router
156
Preparing the Installation Site
157
Unpacking a Netiron XMR 8000 Router
157
Installing the Netiron XMR 8000 Router in a Rack
158
Installing Netiron XMR 8000 Modules
160
Installing Netiron XMR 8000 Router Power Supplies
162
Final Steps
166
Installing a Netiron XMR 16000 Router
166
Preparing the Installation Site
166
Unpacking a Netiron XMR 16000 Router
166
Installing a Netiron XMR 16000 Router in a Rack
167
Installing Netiron XMR 16000 Modules
169
Installing Power Supplies in a Netiron XMR 16000 Router
172
Final Steps
176
Installing a Netiron XMR 32000 Router
176
Preparing the Installation Site
177
Unpacking a Netiron XMR 32000 Router
177
Installing a Netiron XMR 32000 Router in a Rack
178
Installing Netiron XMR 32000 Modules
180
Netiron XMR 32000 Cable Management
183
Accessing Modules for Service
192
Installing Netiron XMR 32000 Router Power Supplies
193
Removing Netiron XMR 32000 Router DC Power Supplies
198
Final Steps
198
Attaching a Management Station
198
Attaching a PC or Terminal to the Console Port or to the Ethernet Port
199
Activating the Power Source
199
Verifying Proper Operation
200
Observing the Leds
200
Displaying the Module Status
203
Forced Card Deletion
204
Cable Cinch Overview
207
Mrj21 Procedures
207
Cable Cinch with Two Mrj21 Cables
208
Cable Cinch with Three Mrj21 Cables
208
Cable Cinch with Four Mrj21 Cables
209
Cable Cinch with Five Mrj21 Cables
209
Cable Cinch with Six Mrj21 Cables
210
Cable Cinch with Seven Mrj21 Cables
210
Cable Cinch with Eight Mrj21 Cables
211
RJ45 Procedures
211
Cable Cinch with One Group of RJ45 Cables
211
Cable Cinch with Two Groups of RJ45 Cables
212
Cable Cinch with Three Groups of RJ45 Cables
212
Cable Cinch with Four Groups of RJ45 Cables
213
Cable Cinch with Five Groups of RJ45 Cables
214
Cable Cinch with Six Groups of RJ45 Cables
214
Cable Cinch with Seven Groups of RJ45 Cables
215
Cable Cinch with Eight Groups of RJ45 Cables
215
Connecting a Router to a Network Device
217
Assigning Permanent Passwords
217
Configuring IP Addresses
218
Support of Subnet Masks
218
Assigning an IP Address to a Management Interface
218
Assigning IP Addresses to an Interface, Virtual Interface
219
Or Loopback Interface
219
Enabling and Disabling the Interfaces
220
Understanding Management Port Functions
220
Connecting the Router to a Network Device
221
Installing a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
221
Cabling a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
222
Cleaning Fiber-Optic Ports and Connectors
222
Troubleshooting Network Connections
223
Testing Network Connectivity
223
Pinging an IP Address
223
Tracing a Route
224
Managing Routers and Modules
225
Managing the Device
225
Enabling and Disabling a DC Power Source
225
Disabling and Re-Enabling Power to Interface Modules
225
Monitoring I2C Failures on Management Modules
226
Displaying Device Status and Temperature Readings
228
Displaying the Syslog Configuration and Static and Dynamic Buffers
230
MP Presence from LP Detection (Headless Router Operation)
232
Rolling Reboot
233
Line Module Configuration Deletion in Interactive Boot Mode
234
Managing Switch Fabric Modules
234
Forcing HSF Modules to Operate in Normal Mode
235
Blocking Discovery of G1 Switch Fabric Modules
235
Managing the Cooling System
235
Configuring the Cooling System
235
Manually Setting the Fan Speed
242
Monitoring the Cooling System
243
Temperature Log Reduction
244
Managing Interface Modules
244
Configuring Interface Module Boot Parameters
244
Changing Priority of Slots for Interface Modules
249
Disabling and Re-Enabling Power to Interface Modules
249
Monitoring Link Status
250
Enabling Monitoring Link Status
250
Disabling Monitoring Link Status
250
Displaying Fabric Link Status (Fix for HTML)
251
Syslog Messages
251
Using Alarms to Collect and Monitor Device Status
252
Configuring Alarm History Buffer Size
252
Configuring Alarm Logging
253
Displaying Alarms
253
Clearing the Alarm History Log
256
Disabling SNMP Trap Generation and Logging
256
Displaying MR2 Management Module Memory Usage
256
Enabling and Disabling Management Module CPU Usage Calculations
257
Displaying CPU Usage
257
Displaying Management Module CPU Usage
258
Removing MAC Address Entries
259
Simplified Upgrade
260
Version Check
260
Single-Command Package Upgrade
261
Interface Module Auto-Upgrade
261
Maintenance and Field Replacement
263
Hardware Maintenance Schedule
263
Replacing a Management Module
264
Installing the Compact Flash Card in an MR2 Management Module
264
Replacing an Interface Module
265
Removing and Replacing an Interface Module
265
Replacing a Switch Fabric Module
266
Replacing a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
267
Cabling a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
267
Replacing a Power Supply
267
Determining Which Power Supply Failed
268
Setting the Threshold for Power Supply Monitoring
268
Clearing Power Supply Failure Timestamps
268
Displaying Power Supply Monitoring Timestamps
269
Enabling a Power Supply Shutdown
270
Powering on the Power Supply through the CLI
271
Replacing a Power Supply
271
Replacing Fan Assemblies
274
Replacing Fan Assemblies in All 32-Slot Routers
274
Replacing Fan Assemblies in 16-Slot Routers
277
Replacing the Fan Tray Assembly in 4-Slot and 8-Slot Routers
279
Replacing the Air Filters
282
Installing Upward Deflectors on Fan Assemblies
286
Hardware Specifications
291
Hardware Specifications for Brocade MLX Routers
291
Power Specifications
291
Physical Dimensions
293
Operating Environment
293
Storage Environment
294
Safety Agency Approvals
294
Electromagnetic Approvals
294
Hardware Specifications for Netiron XMR Routers
294
Power Specifications
294
Physical Dimensions
296
Operating Environment
297
Storage Environment
297
Safety Agency Approvals
297
Electromagnetic Approvals
297
Port Specifications for All Router Models
298
Console Port Pin Assignments
298
Management Port Pin Assignments
299
Power Cords
299
Regulatory Compliance (EMC)
301
Regulatory Compliance (Safety)
302
Regulatory Compliance (Enviromental)
302
Regulatory Statements
303
U.s.a
303
Industry Canada Statement
303
Europe and Australia
303
Germany
303
Japan
304
Power Cords (Japan Denan)
304
China
304
Taiwan
305
Korea
305
Russia
305
Brazil
306
Caution and Danger Notices
307
Cautions
307
Dangers
318

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Chapter 2 Installing a Brocade Mlxe Router

Chapter 3 Installing a Brocade MLX Router

Chapter 4 Installing a Brocade Netiron XMR Router

Chapter 5 Using Brocade Structured Cabling Components

Chapter 6 Connecting a Router to a Network Device

Chapter 7 Managing Routers and Modules

Chapter 8 Maintenance and Field Replacement

Chapter 9 Hardware Specifications

Appendix A Brocade Mlxe Chassis Bundles

Appendix B Regulatory Statements

Appendix C Caution and Danger Notices

Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual (344 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Chapter 2 Installing a Brocade MLX Router

Chapter 3 Installing a Netiron XMR Router

Chapter 4 Using Brocade Structured Cabling Components

Chapter 5 Connecting a Router to a Network Device

Chapter 6 Managing Routers and Modules

Chapter 7 Maintenance and Field Replacement

Chapter 8 Hardware Specifications

Appendix A Regulatory Statements

Appendix B Caution and Danger Notices

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