Removing The Routing Engine - Juniper MX240 Hardware Manual

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NOTE: Save the router configuration before proceeding with the Routing
Engine upgrade.
Removing the Routing Engine on page 249
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Installing the Routing Engine RE-S-X6-64G on page 250
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Removing the Routing Engine

To remove the Routing Engine from the chassis:
On the external management device connected to the Routing Engine, shut down the
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host subsystem by using the
Wait until a message appears on the console confirming that the operating system
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has halted.
Remove the cables connected to the Routing Engine.
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Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface. Attach an ESD
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grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on
the chassis.
Verify that the Routing Engine LEDs are off. Loosen the captive screws on the top and
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bottom of the Routing Engine.
Grasp the Routing Engine by the ejector handles, and slide it about halfway out of the
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chassis.
Place one hand underneath the Routing Engine to support it, and slide it completely
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out of the chassis. Place the Routing Engine on the antistatic mat.
NOTE: To maintain proper airflow through the chassis, do not leave an SCB
installed in the chassis without a Routing Engine for extended periods of time.
If a Routing Engine is removed, a replacement Routing Engine should be
installed as soon as possible.
Chapter 4: Maintaining, Installing and Replacing Components
command.
request system power-off
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