Installation Guide

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Installing a NetIron XMR 4000 router
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as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 5) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The
addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically
to OSP wiring.
NOTE
NetIron XMR modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the NetIron XMR router only. For example, if you
install a NetIron XMR module in another Brocade router or install a module intended for another Brocade router in the NetIron
XMR router, the router and module will not function properly.
Although management modules are designed to be hot-swappable, you must upgrade the software on all interface modules and
management modules to the appropriate software release before installing them. For more information on the appropriate
software release, refer to the Hardware Installation Notes that shipped with the management module.
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
Table 25 provides the router slot numbers where you install the modules. Identification markings appear at the base of each slot.
If you are installing a redundant management module, refer to the Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron Family Configuration Guide
for information about how the redundant module works, optional software configurations, and how to manage redundancy.
For information about how to replace an interface module in an active system, refer to “Replacing an interface module” on page 251.
The NetIron XMR 4000 router ships with slot blanks installed in all module slots. Slot blanks cover empty slots to ensure proper airflow.
To install a module, first remove the slot blank from the module slot.
If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run the router with an
uncovered slot, it may overheat. Tighten the screws that secure the slot blanks so that they remain in
place when removing adjacent panels or modules.
Although slot blanks differ in size, the procedure for removing them is the same. The procedure in this section applies to all slot blanks.
You will need a flat-blade screwdriver to perform this task.
Follow these steps to remove a slot blank:
1. Loosen the screws on each end of the slot blank by hand or with a flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Pull the slot blank out of the router, and store it in a safe place for future use.
Before installing modules in the NetIron XMR 4000 router, have these items available:
• A large flat blade screwdriver.
TABLE 25 NetIron XMR 4000 module installation
Module Slot number
Management modules Active module – M1 (left).
Redundant module – M2 (right).
Interface modules 1 – 4
Switch fabric modules SF1 – SF3