MX240 5G Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide
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Figure 113: Removing an FPC
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MX240 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) Description on page 101
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX240 Router on page 380
MX240 FPC Serial Number Label on page 365
Installing an MX240 FPC
An FPC takes up two DPC slots on the MX240 router. One FPC can be installed horizontally
in the front of the router. The FPCs are hot-insertable and hot-removable. A fully
configured FPC can weigh up to 18 lb (8.2 kg). Be prepared to accept its full weight.
To install an FPC (see
Figure 114 on page
Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to one of the
1.
ESD points on the chassis.
Place the FPC on an antistatic mat.
2.
Take each PIC to be installed in the replacement FPC out of its electrostatic bag and
3.
identify the slot on the FPC where it will be connected.
Verify that each fiber-optic PIC has a rubber safety cap covering the PIC transceiver.
4.
If it does not, cover the transceiver with a safety cap.
Install each PIC into the appropriate slot on the FPC.
5.
Locate the slots in the card cage in which you plan to install the FPC.
6.
Orient the FPC so that the faceplate faces you.
7.
Lift the FPC into place and carefully align the sides of the FPC with the guides inside
8.
the card cage.
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