Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide

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Installing a Brocade MLX-8 router
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For information on cabling, refer to “Installing Brocade MLX-8 router power supplies” on page 64,
“Attaching a management station” on page 122, and “Connecting the router to a network device”
on page 217.
Unpacking a Brocade MLX-8 router
The Brocade MLX-8 router ships with the following items:
• Switch fabric modules installed in slots marked SF, and slot blanks installed in all empty
module slots.
• Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.
If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.
Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the router at a
later time.
Removing the shipping screws
The router ships with two screws installed in the right side of the router. These screws secure the
fan tray and protect it from damage during shipment. You must remove these screws before
installing the router. Figure 43 shows the location of these screws.
You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove these screws.
FIGURE 43 Removing the shipping screws
Lifting guidelines for Brocade MLX-8 routers
Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving Brocade MLX-8 routers:
• Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.
• Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself.
• It is recommended that you install router components after you have installed the router in a
rack.
1 Front 2 Rear 3 Shipping screws

Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Specifications

General

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