Brocade Communications Systems Brocade MLX Series and Brocade Netlron XMR 53-1002373-02 - Manual (Page 218)

200 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 router
3
Installing your 32-slot device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet
NOTE
Because of the weight of a fully-populated 32-slot chassis, it is not recommended that you install
your 32-slot router in a 2-post rack or open cabinet. The preferred installation is in a 4-post rack or
open cabinet. Refer to
“Installing your 32-slot router in a 4-post rack or open cabinet” on page 205
for installation instructions
You can install your 32-slot device in a 2-post rack or open cabinet in either a front-mount
configuration or a mid-mount configuration using the factory-installed mounting brackets. For a
mid-mount configuration, simply remove the factory-installed mounting brackets from the front
edges of the device and re-attach them to the center sides of the device using the pre-drilled holes.
Once you have completed the preliminary installation preparations (refer to “Preliminary rack
mount installation steps” on page 199), complete the following steps to install your device in a
2-post rack or cabinet.
1. Unpack the Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit. Refer to Table 37 and Figure 138 for a list
and illustration of the kit components.
Table 37 lists the items that are included in your Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit.
ATTENTION
Use the screws specified for the type of rack. Make sure you have the items listed above and shown
in
Figure 138 .
TABLE 37 Open Frame EIA 310-D Rack Mount Kit contents
Part Number Description Quantity
42-1000452-01 Saddle 1
52-0000211-01 10-32 x 5/8 inch screws 14
52-1000141-01 12-24 x 1/2 inch screws 14
52-1000138-01 M6 x 12 mm screws 14