Replacing a T320 PIC
- Removing a T320 PIC
- Installing a T320 PIC
Removing a T320 PIC
PICs are hot-insertable and hot-removable. When you remove
a PIC, the router continues to function, although the PIC interfaces
being removed no longer function.
The PICs are located in the FPCs installed in the front of the
router. A PIC weighs less than 2 lb (0.9 kg).
To remove a PIC (see Figure 1):
- Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat,
stable surface to receive the PIC. If the PIC connects to fiber-optic
cable, have ready a rubber safety cap for each transceiver and cable.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge ESD grounding strap to your bare
wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Use one of the following methods to take the PIC offline:
- Press and hold the online/offline button until the PIC
LED goes out (about 5 seconds).
For a PIC installed in a Type 1 FPC, use a tool—such as a flat-blade screwdriver—to press the button slightly beneath the faceplate of the PIC. For a PIC installed in a Type 2 FPC or Type 3 FPC, use a narrow-ended tool that fits inside the opening that leads to the button.
- Issue the following CLI command:
user@host> request chassis pic fpc-slot fpc-slot pic-slot pic-slot offline
For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and Services Command Reference
.
- Label the cables connected to the PIC so that you can
later reconnect each cable to the correct PIC.
- Disconnect the cables from the PIC. If the PIC uses fiber-optic
cable, immediately cover each transceiver and the end of each cable
with a rubber safety cap.
 | Warning:
Do not look directly into a fiber-optic
transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers
and fiber-optic cable connected to a transceiver emit laser light
that can damage your eyes. |
 | Caution:
Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except
when inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean
and prevents accidental exposure to laser light. |
- Arrange the cable in the cable management system to prevent
it from dislodging or developing stress points. Secure the cable so
that it is not supporting its own weight as it hangs to the floor.
Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled loop in the cable
management system. Placing fasteners on the loop helps to maintain
its shape.
 | Caution:
Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum
bend radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage
the cable and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose. |
- Unseat the PIC:
- Type 1 or Type 2 PIC—Loosen the captive screws at
the top and bottom of the PIC faceplate.
- Type 3 PIC—Loosen the captive screw at the bottom
of the PIC faceplate, then twist the ejector handle at the top of
the faceplate and counterclockwise to unseat the PIC.
- Type 4 PIC—Twist the ejector handle at the bottom
of the PIC faceplate, then twist the ejector handle at the top of
the faceplate and counterclockwise to unseat the PIC.
- Slide the PIC out of the FPC card carrier, and place it
in the electrostatic bag or on the antistatic mat.
- If you are not reinstalling a PIC into the emptied PIC
slot within a short time, install a blank PIC panel over the slot
to maintain proper airflow in the FPC card cage.
Installing a T320 PIC
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare
wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- If the PIC uses fiber-optic cable, verify that there is
a rubber safety cap over each transceiver on the faceplate. Install
a cap if necessary.
- Align the notches in the connector at the rear of the
PIC with the notches in the PIC slot in the FPC and then slide the
PIC in until it lodges firmly in the FPC.
 | Caution:
Slide the PIC straight into the slot to avoid damaging
the components on the bottom of the PIC. |
- Secure the PIC to the FPC faceplate:
- Type 1 or Type 2 PICs—Tighten the captive screws
at the top and bottom of the faceplate.
- Type 3 PICs—Turn the ejector handle at the top of
the PIC faceplate clockwise, then tighten the captive screw at the
bottom of the faceplate.
- Type 4 PIC—Twist the ejector handle at the bottom
of the PIC faceplate, then twist the ejector handle at the top of
the faceplate and counterclockwise to unseat the PIC.
- If the PIC uses fiber-optic cable, remove the rubber safety
cap from each transceiver and the end of each cable.
 | Warning:
Do not look directly into a fiber-optic
transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers
and fiber-optic cable connected to a transceiver emit laser light
that can damage your eyes. |
 | Caution:
Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except
when inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean
and prevents accidental exposure to laser light. |
- Insert the appropriate cables into the cable connectors
on the PIC.
- Arrange each cable in the cable management system to prevent
the cable from dislodging or developing stress points. Secure the
cable so that it is not supporting its own weight as it hangs to the
floor. Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled loop in
the cable management system. Placing fasteners on the loop helps to
maintain its shape.
 | Caution:
Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector.
Do not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the
cable at the fastening point. |
 | Caution:
Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum
bend radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage
the cable and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose. |
- Use one of the following methods to bring the PIC online:
The normal functioning status LED confirms that the PIC is online.
You can also verify correct PIC functioning by issuing the show chassis fpc
pic-status command.
Figure 2: Installing a PIC
Published: 2011-12-19