Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide

96 Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
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2. Allow 35U in the rack to accommodate the router. See Figure 64 for alignment:
• The saddle requires 1U of permanent space in the rack.
• The router requires 33U of space in the rack, plus 1U temporary space above for
installation.
3. Align the holes in the saddle with the holes on the mounting posts and attach the saddle using
a minimum of eight standard pan head screws that were provided in the kit, either #12-24,
#10-32, or M6, as appropriated for your rack (four screws on each post, in the three top holes
and one bottom hole). See Figure 65.
NOTE
Additional screws may be used for more support.
FIGURE 64 Align the saddle in the rack
FIGURE 65 Saddle installation
1Saddle
2 10-32 x 5/8 inch screw
3 12-24 x 1/2 inch screw
4 M6 x 12 mm screw
1Saddle
2 Seat of saddle aligns with U marking on mounting posts as shown

Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Brocade Communications Systems
Model	MLX Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English