Removing Components from the T640 Chassis
If you cannot use a mechanical lift to install
the T640 router (the preferred method), you can install
it manually. Before installing the router manually, you must
first remove most components from the chassis, and you must reinstall
the components after the router is installed in the rack. With
components removed, the chassis weighs approximately 205 lb (93 kg).
This procedure to remove components from the chassis is for
initial installation only, and assumes that you have not connected
power cables or cords to the router. The procedure describes how to
remove components from the chassis, first from the rear and then from
the front:
Removing the T640 Power Supplies
The power supplies are located at the rear of the chassis below
the SIBs. Each two-input 160-A DC power supply weighs approximately
23 lb (10.5 kg). Each three-input 240-A DC power supply
weighs approximately 25 lb (11.3 kg). Each four-input 240-A
DC power supply weighs approximately 26.6 lb (12.0 kg).
Each AC power supply weighs 31.0 lb (14.06 kg).
To remove the power supplies, starting with the upper power
supply:
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your
bare wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD grounding
point. See the instructions for your site.
- Switch the circuit breakers on the DC power supply
faceplates to the off position (O) or the power switches
on the AC power supply faceplates to the standby position. We recommend
this even though the power supplies are not connected to power sources.
- Loosen the captive screws on the lower corners
of the power supply faceplate completely.
- Twist the ejector handles on the upper corners
of the faceplate counterclockwise to unseat the power supply.
- Grasp the handle on the power supply faceplate
and pull firmly to start removing the power supply. Slide it halfway
out of the chassis (see Figure 1).
 | Caution:
Be prepared to support the full weight of the power
supply as you remove it from the router. |
- Place one hand underneath the power supply to support
it and slide it completely out of the chassis.
- Repeat the procedure for the other power supply.
 | Note:
Figure 1 shows
the two-input 160-A DC power supply, but the procedure also applies
to the three-input 240-A DC power supply. |
Figure 1: Removing a Power
Supply Before Installing the Router
Removing the T640 SIBs
Five standard SIBs, SIB version B, or T640-SIBs are installed
in the router. The SIBs are located in the rear of the chassis in
the slots marked SIB0 through SIB4. Each SIB weighs
approximately 6.8 lb (3.1 kg).
To remove a SIB (see Figure 2):
- Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat,
stable surface.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD
grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
- Loosen the captive screws (using a Phillips (+) screwdriver,
number 2) on the ejector handles on each side of the SIB faceplate.
- Flip the ejector handles outward to unseat the SIB.
- Grasp both ejector handles, pull firmly, and slide the
SIB about three-quarters of the way out of the chassis.
- Place one hand underneath the SIB to support it and slide
it completely out of the chassis. Place it on the antistatic mat.
- Repeat the procedure for each of the remaining SIBs.
Removing the T640 Control Boards
The router can have up to two control boards. These are located
in the upper rear of the chassis in the slots marked CB0 and CB1. Each one weighs approximately 5 lb (2.3 kg).
- Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare
wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point.
See the instructions for your site.
- Loosen the captive screws on the ejector handles on both
sides of the control board faceplate.
- Flip the ejector handles outward to unseat the control
board.
- Grasp the ejector handles and slide the control board
about halfway out of the chassis.
- Place one hand underneath the control board to support
it and slide it completely out of the chassis. Place it on the antistatic
mat.
 | Caution:
Do not stack hardware components on one another after
you remove them. Place each component on an antistatic mat resting
on a stable, flat surface. |
- Repeat the procedure for the second control board.
Figure 3: Removing a T-CB
Figure 4: Removing an LCC-CB
Removing the T640 SCGs
The router can have one or two SCGs installed. The SCGs are
located in the upper rear of the chassis, above the control boards
and Routing Engines. Each SCG weighs approximately 1.9 lb (0.9 kg).
To remove the SCGs (see Figure 5):
- Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare
wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point.
See the instructions for your site.
- Loosen the captive screws on the edges of the SCG faceplate.
- Grasp the SCG by the handle on the faceplate, and slide
it out of the chassis.
- Place the SCG on the antistatic mat.
- Repeat the procedure for the second SCG.
Figure 5: Removing an SCG
Removing the T640 Standard or Quiet Rear Fan Tray
 | Warning:
Use this procedure only for routers that are powered.off. |
The rear fan tray is mounted vertically on the right side of
the rear of the chassis. Each standard or quiet rear fan tray weighs
about 10 lb (4.5 kg).
To remove the rear fan tray (see Figure 6):
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare
wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point.
See the instructions for your site.
- Loosen the captive screws on the top and bottom of the
fan tray faceplate, using a Phillips (+) screwdriver, number
2.
- Grasp the handles and pull the fan tray out of the chassis.
Figure 6: Removing
the Rear Fan Tray
Removing the T640 Cable Management System
The cable management system is located below the FPC
card cage. The cable management system weighs approximately 5 lb (2.3 kg).
To remove the cable management system:
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD
grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
- Using a 3/8-in. nut driver, unscrew the nuts on the
corners of the cable management system.
- Grasp the bottom of the cable management system and pull
it straight out from the studs on the front of the chassis.
Removing the T640 Standard or Quiet Front Fan Trays
 | Warning:
Use this procedure only for routers that are powered.off. |
The upper front fan tray is located above the FPC card cage,
and the lower front fan tray is located below the air filter. Each
standard front fan tray weighs about 18.6 lb (8.4 kg).
Each quiet front fan tray weighs about 17.8 lb (8.1 kg).
To remove the standard front fan trays (see Figure 7):
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare
wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point.
See the instructions for your site.
- Loosen the captive screws on the corners of the faceplate
of one of the fan trays.
- Grasp the handles and pull the fan tray halfway out of
the chassis.
- Place one hand under the fan tray to support it and pull
the fan tray completely out of the chassis.
- Repeat the procedure to remove the remaining front fan
tray.
To remove the quiet upper front fan tray (see Figure 8):
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD
grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
- Loosen the captive screws on the corners of the fan tray
faceplate.
- Grasp both sides of the fan tray, and pull the fan tray
out of the chassis approximately 1 to 3 inches.
- Press the two latches located on each side of the fan
tray up to release the fan tray from the chassis.
- Place one hand under the fan tray to support it and pull
the fan tray completely out of the chassis.
To remove the quiet lower front fan tray:
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD
grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
- Loosen the captive screws on the corners of the fan tray
faceplate.
- Grasp both sides of the fan tray, and pull the fan tray
out of the chassis approximately 1 to 3 inches.
- Press the two latches located on each side of the fan
tray up to release the fan tray from the chassis.
- Place one hand under the fan tray to support it and pull
the fan tray completely out of the chassis.
Figure 7: Removing
the Standard Upper Front Fan Tray
Figure 8: Removing
the Quiet Upper Front Fan Tray
Removing the T640 FPCs
The router holds up to eight FPCs, which are installed vertically
in the front of the router. An empty FPC weighs approximately 25 lb (11.3 kg)
and a fully configured FPC can weigh up to 32 lb (14.5 kg).
To remove an FPC (see Figure 9):
- Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat,
stable surface.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your
bare wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD grounding
point. See the instructions for your site.
- Before removing the FPCs, record their location
in the chassis so that you can reinstall each FPC in the correct slot.
- If you are removing a Type 2 FPC or Type 3 FPC,
loosen the screws inside the ejector handles at the top and bottom
of the FPC faceplate.
- Simultaneously turn both the ejector handles counterclockwise
to unseat the FPC.
- Grasp the handles and slide the FPC straight out of the
card cage halfway.
- Place one hand around the front of the FPC (the PIC housing)
and the other hand under it to support it. Slide the FPC completely
out of the chassis, and place it on the antistatic mat or in the electrostatic
bag.
 | Caution:
The weight of the FPC is concentrated in the back end.
Be prepared to accept the full weight—up to 32 lb (14.5 kg)—as
you slide the FPC out of the chassis. When the FPC is out of the chassis, do not hold it by the ejector
handles or edge connectors. They cannot support its weight. Do not stack FPCs on top of one another after removal. Place
each one individually in an electrostatic bag or on its own antistatic
mat on a flat, stable surface. |
- Repeat the procedure for each remaining FPC.
Figure 9: Removing a T640
FPC
Published: 2011-12-19