Installation Guide

130 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide
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Installing 2x100GbE interface modules in NetIron XMR routers
NetIron XMR 4000, 8000 16000, and 32000 routers with DC power sources are intended for installation
in restricted access areas only. A restricted access area is where access can be gained only by service
personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by
the authority responsible for the location.
NetIron XMR 32000 routers with AC power sources are intended for installation in restricted access areas
only. A restricted access area is a location where access can be gained only by service personnel through
the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
For the DC input circuit to the system of NetIron XMR 4000, 8000, and 16000 routers (1200W supply),
make sure there is a 40 amp circuit breaker, minimum -48Vdc, double pole, on the input lugs to the power
supply. The input wiring for connection to the product should be copper wire,#8 AWG for 1200W power
supply and #6 AWG for 1800W power supply, marked VW-1, and rated minimum 90o C.
For the DC input circuit to the system of a NetIron XMR 32000 router (2400W supply) make sure there is
a 75 amp circuit breaker, minimum -48Vdc, double pole, on the input lugs to the power supply. The input
wiring for connection to the product should be copper wire, 4 AWG, marked VW-1, and rated minimum 90º
C.
For the NEBS-compliant installation of a NetIron XMR 4000, 8000, and 16000 routers with AC and DC
systems, use a ground wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The ground wire should have an
agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the device) attached to one end, with the other end
attached to building ground. The connector must be crimped with the proper tool, allowing it to be
connected to both ground screws on the enclosure. Before crimping the ground wire into the provided
ground lug, insure the bare copper wire has been cleaned and antioxidant is applied to the bare wire.
Installing 2x100GbE interface modules in NetIron XMR routers
This section provides installation instructions for 2x100G interface modules.
Installation considerations
• 2x100G interface modules cannot be installed in slot 1 of a Brocade MLX 4-slot or a NetIron XMR4000 chassis.
• 2x100G modules occupy two adjacent slots. When you install a 2x100G module, the odd numbered (low number) slot of the slot
pair becomes the active slot, and the even numbered slot (higher number) is blocked.