Dell PowerConnect B-MLXE8 Quick Start Guide
Summary
The Dell PowerConnect B-MLXe Series Getting Started Guide covers initial installation of MLXe-4, MLXe-8, and MLXe-16 chassis models. Published in August 2010, this multilingual guide lists items required for installation, provides rack mounting instructions, and walks through the initial system configuration process. Network engineers deploying MLXe series routers in enterprise or data center environments can follow this guide for physical installation and first-time boot configuration.
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53-1001995-01 August 31, 2010
Power Connect™ B-MLXe
Series Getting Started Guide 入门指南 使用說明指南 Guide de mise en route Handbuch zum Einstieg Panduan Pengaktifan Guida introduttiva はじめに 시작 안내서 Guia de Noções Básicas Guía de introducción
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53-1001995-01 August 31, 2010 Power Connect™ B-MLXe Series Getting Started Guide 入门指南 使用說明指南 Guide de mise en route Handbuch zum Einstieg Panduan Pengaktifan Guida introduttiva はじめに 시작 안내서 Guia de Noç...
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53-1001995-01 August 31, 2010 Power Connect™ B-MLXe Series Getting Started Guide
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if i...
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In this guide Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Items required for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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The basic configuration steps required to set up the Power Connect B-MLXe Series are listed in this guide. Additional configuration information is provided in the hardware installation guide. Figure 1...
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Figure 2 illustrates the Power Connect B-MLXe Series 8-slot chassis and components location. FIGURE 2 Power Connect B-MLXe 8-slot chassis Interface slot 1 Switch fabric slot 2 Interface slot 8 Power s...
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Figure 3 illustrates the Power Connect B-MLXe Series 16-slot chassis and components location.and components location. FIGURE 3 Power Connect B-MLXe 16-slot chassis 1-16 Interface slots 1-16 Switch fab...
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Items required for installation This document describes how to set up the Power Connect B-MLXe Series 4-slot, 8-slot, and 16-slot chassis and mount them into 19-inch equipment racks using the brackets...
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#2 Phillips-head screwdriver. A large flat-blade screwdriver. Mid-mount rack kit (optional). Order from your Power Connect supplier. An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector ...
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CAUTION Do not install the chassis in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40οC (104οF). CAUTION Make sure the air flow around the front, sides, and back of the chassis ...
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DANGER If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the chassis, make sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations ...
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CAUTION For the DC input circuit to the system of a 16-slot chassis (1800W supply), make sure there is a UL-Listed 60 amp circuit breaker, minimum -48VDC, double pole, on the input lugs to the power s...
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For each Power Connect B-MLXe Series chassis that you install in a rack, you must provide four standard #12-24 pan-head screws with which to mount and secure the chassis. Before performing this task, ...
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Mounting a chassis in a rack Follow these steps to mount a Power Connect B-MLXe Series chassis in a rack. NOTE You must provide standard #12-24 pan-head screws to mount each chassis in a rack. You wil...
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FIGURE 6 Mounting the B-MLXe 8-slot chassis in a rack Equipment rack Mounting holes 4. Slide the chassis down so that the mounting screw heads are in the narrow portion of the keyhole slots. 5. Tighte...
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NOTE The Power Connect B-MLXe Series modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the Power Connect B-MLXe Series chassis only. For example, if you attempt to install the Power Con...
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Before installing a module in the Power Connect B-MLXe Series chassis, have the following on hand: An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the Power Connect B-MLXe Series...
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FIGURE 7 Installing a module in 4-slot chassis FIGURE 8 Installing a module in an 8-slot chassis Power Connect B-MLXe Getting Started Guide 53-1001995-01
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FIGURE 9 Installing a module in a B-MLXe-16 chassis Power supply, switch fabric, and fan requirements For details on power supply, switch fabric, and fan requirements for modules installed in Power Co...
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1. Remove the power supply slot blank. CAUTION Empty power supply slots must be covered with slot blanks. 2. Remove the power supply from the packaging. 3. Insert the power supply into the slot, using...
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FIGURE 11 Installing a power supply in an 8-slot chassis Power supply Power Connect B-MLXe Getting Started Guide
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FIGURE 12 Installing a power supply in a 16-slot chassis Power supply Release latch 6. For information about connecting power to the router, refer to “Connecting AC power” on page 21 or “Connecting DC...
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FIGURE 13 Example of connecting a power cord to an AC power supply installed in B-MLXe 4-slot chassis Ground point Power Cord Cord retainer DANGER If the installation requires a different power cord t...
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FIGURE 14 DC power supply for the 8-slot and 16-slot chassis DC OUT ALMDC IN Screws holding plastic cover Screws holding power lugs 2. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove each of the power lugs....
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Managing cables For information on managing cables attached to the Power Connect B-MLXe Series, refer to your hardware installation guide. Attaching a management station You can manage the Power Conne...
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2. Open the terminal emulation program, and set the session parameters as follows: Baud: 9600 bps Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None Attaching the management module’s Ethernet P...
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3. If you are supplying a DC power source to a Power Connect B-MLXe Series chassis, attach the power cables to the DC power supply as described in “Connecting DC Power” on page 22. Connect the other e...
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Assigning passwords By default, the Power Connect B-MLXe Series CLI is not protected by passwords. To secure CLI access, Dell strongly recommends assigning passwords. The CLI contains the following ac...
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Configuring IP addresses The Power Connect B-MLXe Series implement separate data and control planes. This architecture affects how you assign IP addresses. Table 3 outlines the interfaces to which you...
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CAUTION Use the erase startup-config command only for new systems. If you enter this command on a system you have already configured, the command erases the configuration. If you accidentally erase th...
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4. Configure the IP address and sub-net mask for Ethernet interface 1/1 by entering the following commands: Power Connect(config)# interface ethernet 1/1 Power Connect(config-if-e10000-1/1)# ip addres...
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Regulatory Notices For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Información de la NOM (s...
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Power Connect B-MLXe Getting Started Guide
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Power Connect™ B-MLXe
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本指南内容 •简介. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 •安装所需的部件. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 •场地规划及安全原则. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 •Power Connect B-MLX...
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1 为 Power Connect B-MLXe 系列 4 插槽机箱和组件位置的示意图。 图 1 Power Connect B-MLXe 4 插槽机箱 接口插槽 2 ESD 接口 接口插槽 3 接口插槽 4 Power Connect B-MLXe 入门指南
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2 为 Power Connect B-MLXe 系列 8 插槽机箱和组件位置的示意图。 图 2 Power Connect B-MLXe 8 插槽机箱 接口插槽 3 接口插槽 5 管理插槽 2 ESD 接口 Power Connect B-MLXe 入门指南 53-1001995-01
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3 为 Power Connect B-MLXe 系列 16 插槽机箱和组件位置的示意图。 图 3 Power Connect B-MLXe 16 插槽机箱 交换结构插槽 3 ESD 接口 Power Connect B-MLXe 入门指南
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 384 |
| File Size | 15.21 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I physically mount the B-MLXe Series chassis?
They can be installed as standalone units, in a 19-in EIA310-D cabinet, or mounted into a mid-mount Telco rack using an available kit.
What do NOTE, CAUTION, and DANGER mean for setup safety?
NOTE is important helpful information. CAUTION warns of potential damage to hardware or loss of data. DANGER indicates potential property damage, personal injury, or death.
What are the initial steps after connecting the power source?
After activating the power, you must verify proper operation, assign passwords, configure IP addresses, and finally connect the series to a network device.