Installation Guide

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Although the slot blanks dier in size, the procedure for removing them is identical. You will need a at-blade screwdriver to remove slot
blanks.
Follow these steps to remove a slot blank.
1. Loosen the screws on either end of the slot blank by hand or with a at-blade screwdriver.
2. Pull the slot blank out of the router, and store it in a safe place for future use.
Follow these steps to install a module.
Installing power supplies in an MLXe-4 router
Follow these steps to install a power supply.
1. Remove the power supply slot blank and store it for future use.
2. Remove the power supply from the packaging.
3. Insert the power supply into the slot and slide it along the guides on each side of the slot., as shown in the following
gure.
CAUTION
If you do not install a module or a power supply in a slot, you must keep the slot ller panel in place. If you run the
chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
CAUTION
Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the power supply slot and make sure the power supply is
properly inserted in the guides. Never insert the power supply upside down.
FIGURE 30 Installing a power supply
4. Push the power supply front panel into the router until it engages the backplane connector, and the latch pin clicks into place.
For information about connecting power to the router, refer to Connecting AC power on page 99.
Connecting AC power
AC power is supplied through a power cord connected to the AC power supply installed in the router.
Installing an MLXe-4 router
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