Packing A Switch For Shipping - Juniper EX2200 Series Hardware Manual

Packing a Switch for Shipping

Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
Before you begin, ensure that you have retrieved the original shipping carton and packing
materials. Contact your JTAC representative if you do not have these materials, to learn
about approved packing materials. See
Materials Authorization for EX Series Switches" on page
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
Antistatic bag, one for each switch or component
Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
This topic describes:
Packing a Switch for Shipping on page 151
Packing Switch Components for Shipping on page 152
To pack a switch for shipping:
On the console or other management device connected to the switch, enter the CLI
1.
operational mode and issue the following command to shut down the switch software:
user@switch> request system halt
Wait until a message appears on the console confirming that the operating system
has halted.
Disconnect power from the switch by performing one of the following:
2.
If the power source outlet has a power switch, set it to the OFF (0) position.
If the power source outlet does not have a power switch, gently pull out the male
end of the power cord connected to the power source outlet.
Remove the cables that connect the switch to all external devices. See
3.
a Fiber-Optic Cable from an EX Series Switch" on page
Remove all optical transceivers installed in the switch. See
4.
from an EX Series Switch" on page
If the switch is mounted on a wall or on two posts, have one person hold the switch
5.
while another person unscrews and removes the mounting screws.
Use the Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 to remove the screws.
6.
Remove the switch from the wall, rack, cabinet, or desk and place the switch in an
7.
antistatic bag.
Slip on the end caps of the packaging foam on both sides of the switch.
8.
Place the switch in the shipping carton.
9.
Place the packing foam on top of and around the switch.
10.
If you are returning accessories or FRUs with the switch, pack them as instructed in
11.
"Packing Switch Components for Shipping" on page
Chapter 14: Returning the Switch or Switch Components
"Contacting Customer Support to Obtain Return
149.
139.
"Removing a Transceiver
137.
152.
"Disconnecting
151