Installation Guide

134 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide
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Installing a NetIron XMR 4000 router
Preparing the installation site
Before installing the router, plan the location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment. For cooling purposes, allow a
minimum of six inches of space between the sides, front, and the back of the router and walls or other obstructions. If a router is installed
within a perforated enclosure, the perforations must cover at least 60 percent of the surface.
NOTE
This equipment is suitable for installation in a Network Telecommunication facility and where NEC requirements apply.
Additionally it may be installed in either a Common Bonding Network (CBN) or Isolated Bonding Network (IBN). It is not intended
for Outside Plant installations (OSP).
Ensure that the proper cabling is installed in the site.
For information on cabling, refer to “Installing NetIron XMR 4000 router power supplies” on page 139, and “Attaching a management
station” on page 184.
Unpacking a NetIron XMR 4000 router
The NetIron XMR 4000 router ships with the following items:
• Router chassis with the appropriate number of switch fabric modules installed in the slots marked SF and slot blanks installed in
all other module slots.
• Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.
If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.
NOTE
You must provide standard #12-24 pan-head screws (per device) to mount the device in a rack.
Follow these steps to unpack your router.
7. Remove the router from the shipping carton and remove packing materials.
8. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the router at a later time.
Installing a NetIron XMR 4000 router in a rack
Because of the weight of a fully loaded NetIron XMR 4000 router, it is recommended that you mount the router in a rack before installing
the modules and AC power supplies.
You can install up to eight NetIron XMR 4000 routers In a standard 19 inch (EIA310-D) rack. You can install your devices in either a
front-mount or mid-mount configuration using the factory-installed mounting brackets. For a mid-mount configuration, simply remove
the brackets from the front edges of the device and re-attach them to the center sides of the device using the pre-drilled holes.
You must provide four standard #12-24 pan-head screws to secure each router in the rack. To perform this task, you will need a #2
Phillips screwdriver.
Removing the extra shipment screws
The NetIron XMR 4000 router ships with two extra screws installed in the right side of the chassis. These screws secure the fan tray,
protecting it from damage during shipment. You must remove these screws before installing the router. Figure 93 shows the location of
the screws.
To perform this task, you need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.