Installation Guide

Table Of Contents
Installing an ExtremeRouting MLX Series
device
Pre-Installation notice for the ExtremeRouting MLX chassis bundles........................................................................................87
Installation precautions....................................................................................................................................................................................87
Installing 2x100GbE CFP2 interface modules....................................................................................................................................91
Installing BR-MLX-10Gx24-DM interface modules.........................................................................................................................92
Installing an MLXe-4 router...........................................................................................................................................................................93
Installing an MLX-8 router..........................................................................................................................................................................103
Installing an MLXe-16 router.................................................................................................................................................................... 112
Mounting the MLX-4, MLX-8 or MLX-16 router in a 4-post rack or EIA rack...................................................................121
Installing an MLXe-32 router.................................................................................................................................................................... 134
Attaching a management station............................................................................................................................................................. 171
Activating the power source.......................................................................................................................................................................172
Verifying proper operation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 172
Pre-Installation notice for the ExtremeRouting MLX
chassis bundles
The following software requirements must be met for any chassis bundle to operate properly.
All MLXe-4 and MLXe-8 chassis bundle interface modules and management modules must be running the Extreme NetIron
R05.0.00c or later.
All MLXe-16 and MLXe-32 chassis bundle interface modules and management modules must be running the Extreme
NetIron R05.0.00c or later.
In certain module combinations, you will need to make sure the supported software is loaded.
NOTE
In certain module combinations, an MLX device may not have enough power supplies to support the conguration. Check the
power specications for the MLX chassis and the modules in the "Hardware Specications" chapter of the installation guide to
determine if an additional power supply is required. Additional power supplies can be ordered through Extreme Networks.
For additional information on upgrade procedures, refer to the Extreme NetIron Software Upgrade Guide.
Installation precautions
Read the following cautions and danger notices before installing MLX Series routers.
General precautions
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualied service personnel.
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