Installation Guide

100 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
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• During the initial installation of modules, it is recommended that you insert all the modules into the appropriate router slots
before tightening the module screws.
For instructions about installing 100xGbE interface modules, refer to “Installing 2x100GbE interface modules in Brocade MLX routers” on
page 43.
For information about how to disable and re-enable power to interface modules, see “Disabling and re-enabling power to interface
modules” on page 211
When populating the Brocade MLX-32 router, the modules must be installed in the appropriate slots:
• Management modules - management slots 1 and 2
• Switch fabric modules - switch fabric slots 1-8
• Interface modules - interface slots 1-32
Figure 4 on page 5 shows the locations of these slots.
Using the insertion and extraction tool
Due to the high density of cables that the Brocade MLX-32 router can support, it may be difficult to insert and remove the RJ45 and
optical connectors, especially when replacing an existing module. An insertion and extraction tool has been provided in the Brocade
MLX-32 accessory kit to make this task easier. Refer to Figure 72.
FIGURE 72 insertion and extraction tool
Use the tool to grasp the plug of the modular connector at its narrow end (the end closest to the attached cable), and insert the connector
into the proper interface module. Grasping the plug at the wide end during insertion may result in the tool being difficult to release and
remove.
When using the tool to extract the plug of a modular connector, cover the entire length of the plug with the tool. Notice that one end of the
tool has a “hook” side. Use this side to compress the locking tab while you remove the connector.
The Brocade MLX-32 ships with empty module slots, and upper and lower shipping panels installed.
The intra-building ports of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to intra-building or
unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building ports of the equipment or subassembly MUST NOT be
metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the outside plant (OSP) or its wiring. These interfaces
1 Hooked tab 2 Stepped tab