Installation Guide

You can install one 32-slot router in a standard 19-inch 2-post or 4-post EIA rack, 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 EIA rack. The preferred installation is in a 4-post EIA rack. Refer to Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post EIA rack on
page 140 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:
∙ 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:
– Required voltage and frequency as indicated in the hardware reference manual.
– Protection by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes.
– Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size that conform to the electrical rating on the router nameplate.
– 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 40o Celsius (104o Fahrenheit).
∙ Only one 32-slot device can be mounted per rack, positioned as close to the bottom of the rack as possible.
∙ The empty device weighs approximately 362 lbs. You will need a mechanical device (such as a material lift), and at least two
people to guide the device into place.
∙ Before you install the device, make sure that the rack is in a permanent location and is secured to the floor or wall of the
building. The installation site must allow adequate clearance for airflow, installation, and maintenance.
Tool requirements and parts list
You will need the following tools to install a 32-slot device in any EIA rack.
∙ A forklift or pallet jack to move the router while it is on the pallet (500 lbs. minimum).
∙ Insertion-extraction tool for use with RJ-45 and fiber-optic connectors
∙ A mechanical lift tool fitted with a lift plate (instead of forks) to move the device off the pallet and transport it to the rack. The lift
should be rated for 500 lbs. minimum.
∙ A strap to secure and stabilize the device while it is being moved on the mechanical lift
∙ A power drill with the following attachments:
– Large #2 Phillips screwdriver attachment
– A 7/16 inch socket wrench attachment
– Large 3/8 inch flat blade screwdriver attachment
Installing a Brocade MLXe Router
Brocade NetIron MLXe Series Hardware Installation Guide
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