Brocade Communications Systems Brocade MLX Series and Brocade Netlron XMR 53-1002373-02 User Manual

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Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide

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Installing 2x100GbE interface modules in Brocade MLX routers

4

FIGURE 164

Removing the center slot guide

4. Remove the two connector covers from the rear connectors of the module. Refer to

Figure 165

.

5. Remove the port cover from one or both ports, depending on how you plan to use your module.

If you are using one port only (always Port 1), you must leave the port cover in the inactive port
(always Port 2). Port covers are designed for a tight fit and will take some effort to remove.
Refer to

Figure 165

.

NOTE

Do not use the port cover tabs to lift the module. They are not designed to support the weight
of the module, which can fall and be damaged.

FIGURE 165

Port covers and connector covers

6. Insert the module into the slot until the connectors securely engage the backplane.

In 4- and 8-slot devices, the modules are installed horizontally. In 16- and 32-slot devices the
modules are installed vertically.

Figure 166

and

Figure 167

show how to install 2x100G

modules in horizontal and vertical slots (4-slot and 16-slot devices are shown, but the process
is the same for 8-slot and 32-slot devices).

Plunger style

Screw style

Pull up on plunger while
pulling guide out of chassis

Loosen screw before
pulling guide out of chassis

Port covers

Rear connector covers

Caution: do not lift module
by port cover tabs

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