Removing An Mx480 Pic - Juniper MX480 Hardware Manual

Removing an MX480 PIC

PICs are hot-insertable and hot-removable. When you remove a PIC, the router continues to function,
although the PIC interfaces being removed no longer function.
The PICs are located in the FPCs installed in the front of the router. A PIC weighs less than 2 lb (0.9 kg).
To remove a PIC (see Figure 131 on page
1. Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface to receive the PIC. If the PIC connects
to fiber-optic cable, have ready a rubber safety cap for each transceiver and cable.
2. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other
end of the strap to the ESD point on the chassis.
3. Use one of the following methods to take the PIC offline:
Press its online/offline button. For a PIC installed in FPC3, use a narrow-ended tool that fits inside
the opening that leads to the button. Press and hold the button until the PIC LED goes off (about 5
seconds).
Issue the following CLI command:
user@host> request chassis pic fpc-slot fpc-slot pic-slot pic-slot offline
For more information about the command, see the
4. Label the cables connected to the PIC so that you can later reconnect each cable to the correct PIC.
5. Disconnect the cables from the PIC. If the PIC uses fiber-optic cable, immediately cover each transceiver
and the end of each cable with a rubber safety cap.
WARNING:
of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected
to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.
CAUTION:
are inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and prevents
accidental exposure to laser light.
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Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends
Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when you
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