Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series - Installing Brocade MLX-32 Router Modules

104 Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
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Installing Brocade MLX-32 router modules
The sequence for installing management, interface, and switch fabric modules is important to
ensure proper fit in the Brocade MLX-32 router. When populating the router, start with the middle
slot, and work towards the edge. Always fill the bottom slots of the upper and lower card cage of the
router first. Refer to Figure 4 on page 5 for slot locations.
The following rules apply when installing modules in a 32-slot router:
• Do not insert interface modules running software releases below 02.3.00 into slots 17 to 32 of
a Brocade MLX-32 router. Interface modules running software releases below 02.3.00 should
only be inserted in slots 1 to 16.
• All empty slots must contain slot blanks to ensure proper air flow within the router.