Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide v
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About This Document
Audience
This document is designed for system administrators with a working knowledge of Layer 2 and
Layer 3 switching and routing.
If you are using a Brocade device, you should be familiar with the following protocols if applicable to
your network – IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, IGMP, PIM, MPLS, and VRRP.
How this document is organized
This document is organized to help you find the information that you want as quickly and easily as
possible.
The document contains the following components:
• Chapter 1, “Product Overview,” provides an overview of Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR
routers.
• Chapter 2, “Installing a Brocade MLX Router,” provides installation instructions for Brocade
MLX routers.
• Chapter 3, “Installing a NetIron XMR Router,” provides installation instructions for NetIron XMR
routers.
• Chapter 4, “Using Brocade Structured Cabling Components,” provides information on how to
use the cabling components with Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR routers.
• Chapter 5, “Connecting a Router to a Network Device,” describes how to connect Brocade MLX
Series and NetIron XMR routers to network devices.
• Chapter 6, “Managing Routers and Modules,” provides information on management tasks for
Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR routers.
• Chapter 7, “Maintenance and Field Replacement,” describes maintenance procedures for
Brocade MLX Series MLXe, Brocade MLX, and NetIron XMR routers.
• Chapter 8, “Hardware Specifications,” provides hardware specifications for Brocade MLX
Series and NetIron XMR routers.
• Appendix A, “Regulatory Statements,” contains regulatory information for Brocade MLX Series
and NetIron XMR routers.
• Appendix B, “Caution and Danger Notices,” contains Caution and Danger notices in four
languages for Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR routers.