Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide

164 Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a NetIron XMR 16000 router
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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.
CAUTION
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 3 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.
• Install interface modules in interface slots 10, 12, 14, and 16.
• Install a management module in management slot 1.
• Install interface modules in interface slots 1, 3, 5, and 7.
• Install switch fabric modules in the switch fabric slots 1 and 3.
• Install interface modules in interface slots 9,11,13, and 15.
NOTE
If you are installing a redundant management module, refer to the Brocade MLX Series and Brocade
NetIron Family Configuration Guide, Chapter 8, “Using a Redundant Management Module” for
information about how the redundant module works, optional software configurations that you can
perform, and how to manage the redundancy feature.
Before installing a module in the NetIron XMR 16000 router, have these items available:
• A large flat-blade screwdriver.
Interface modules 1 – 16
Switch Fabric modules SF1 – SF4
TABLE 27 NetIron XMR 16000 module installation (Continued)
Module Slot number

Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Specifications

General

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