Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series User Manual

Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 253
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Installing a Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 router
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Unpacking a Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 router
The Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 router ships with the following items:
• Router chassis with the appropriate number of switch fabric modules already installed in the
slot marked SF and a slot blank installed in all other module slots.
• Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ45 and fiber-optic connectors.
If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.
Follow these steps to unpack a Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 router.
1. Remove the router from the shipping carton and packing materials.
2. 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 Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 router ships with two shipping screws installed in the right side of
the router. These screws secure the fan tray, protecting it from damage during shipment. You must
remove these screws before installing the router. Figure shows the location of the screws.
To perform this task, you need a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
FIGURE 176 Shipping screw locations
Lifting guidelines for Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 routers
DANGER
A fully-populated Brocade NetIron XMR 8000, router is heavy. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE
REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING, HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.
Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving a Brocade NetIron XMR 8000 router:
• Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.
• Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself. Use two people to lift the router, and
remove components from the router before lifting.
1 Router front 2 Router back 3 Shipping screws
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Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Specifications

General

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