Installation Guide

156 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide
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Installing a NetIron XMR 16000 router
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 NetIron XMR routers 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 27 identifies the slots where you install modules. Identification markings are located at the base of each slot.
Removing slot blanks
Although slot blanks differ in size, the procedure for removing them is the same. 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.
If you do not install a module in a slot, you must leave the slot blank installed in the slot. If you operate the
router with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.
Rules for populating a NetIron XMR 16000 router
The sequence for installing multiple modules is important to ensure proper fit in the NetIron XMR 16000 router. Always fill the bottom
slots in the router first and install modules from the left side to the right side of the router. Refer to Figure 3 on page 4 for slot locations.
Follow these rules for populating a NetIron XMR 16000 router:
• Install a management module in management slot 2.
• Install interface modules in interface slots 2, 4, 6, and 8.
• Install switch fabric modules in the switch fabric slots 2 and 4.
TABLE 27 NetIron XMR 16000 module installation (Continued)
Module Slot number
Management modules Active module – M1 (upper).
Redundant module – M2 (lower).
Interface modules 1 – 16
Switch Fabric modules SF1 – SF4