Removing an RE Module from an EX8216 Switch

You must remove the Routing Engine (RE) module from the EX8216 switch chassis if you need to replace the module.

Caution: Do not lift the RE module by holding the ejector levers. The levers cannot support the weight of the module. Lifting the module by the levers might bend the levers. Bent levers will prevent the RE module from being properly seated in the chassis.

Before you begin to remove an RE module:

• Ensure you understand how to prevent ESD damage. See Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage.

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to remove an RE module:

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
• Antistatic bag or antistatic mat
• Replacement RE module or cover panel for the RE module slot

To remove an RE module from an EX8216 switch (see Figure 1):

1. Take the RE module offline. See Taking the RE Module Offline in an EX8216 Switch .
2. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
3. Place the antistatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.
4. Loosen the screws on each side of the RE module by turning them counterclockwise using the screwdriver until they are completely unseated.
5. Pull both ejector levers outwards, away from the faceplate of the RE module, until they go no further. This action causes the RE module to slide out of the chassis slightly.
6. Grasp the ejector levers and pull the RE module out to about halfway.
7. Taking care not to touch the leads, pins, or solder connections, place one hand underneath the RE module to support it and slide it completely out of the chassis.
8. Place the RE module in the antistatic bag or on the antistatic mat.
9. If you are not replacing the RE module, place the cover panel over the empty slot, insert the screws through the holes on each side of the cover panel, and tighten the screws with the screwdriver.

Figure 1: Removing an RE Module from an EX8216 Switch