Brocade Communications Systems Brocade MLX Series and Brocade Netlron XMR 53-1002373-02 - Manual (Page 37)

Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 19
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Figure 14 shows the MR2 management module front panel.
FIGURE 14 MR2 management module front panel
The front panel of the management module contains the following control features:
• Two auxiliary flash slots (available on MR management modules only)
• Compact flash slot (available on MR2 management modules only)
• Console port
• A 10/100/1000 Ethernet port
• Six LEDs
Auxiliary flash slots
Auxiliary flash slots support flash PC cards where you can store boot images, startup and running
configuration files, and other system files, in addition to what is stored in system flash memory.
This allows you to perform system management tasks, such as copying files between flash PC
cards, or copying files between a flash PC card and flash memory.
For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use Brocade auxiliary flash cards, part
number FLASH-PCC, which can be ordered from Brocade. Brocade auxiliary flash cards ship with
the label on the bottom of the card; take caution to insert the card with the label on the bottom
side.
NOTE
Some older auxiliary flash cards can be inserted the wrong way in the slot because there is no
indication in the card about which is the right way. If you insert the card backwards, you will see
continuous messages in the console and the card inserted/ card removed syslog. If this occurs, you
must remove the card and reinsert it the correct way.
External compact flash
MR2 management modules do not contain an auxiliary flash slot. Instead, they contain a 2 GB
internal compact flash card and an external compact flash drive. MR2 management modules come
with a factory installed compact flash card in the external compact flash slot. The internal compact
flash provides greater storage space for image retention, improving the upgrade process.
NOTE
Do not use compact flash cards over 2GB; they will render the system unstable.
The internal compact flash card cannot be accessed for removal or replacement.
The external compact flash slot allows you to insert a 2 GB compact flash card. If you need to
replace or add an additional compact flash card, contact Brocade technical support.