Installing an MX960 MPC
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Figure 157: Removing an MPC
An MPC installs vertically in the front of the router. The MPCs are hot-insertable and
hot-removable. A fully configured MPC can weigh up to 18.35 lb (8.3 kg). Be prepared to
accept its full weight.
To install an MPC (see
Figure 102 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 MPC on an antistatic mat.
2.
Take each MIC to be installed in the replacement MPC out of its electrostatic bag,
3.
and identify the slot on the MPC where it will be connected.
Verify that each fiber-optic MIC has a rubber safety cap covering the MIC transceiver.
4.
If it does not, cover the transceiver with a safety cap.
Install each MIC into the appropriate slot on the MPC.
5.
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