Understanding the Router Chassis
Purpose
Monitor the router chassis to ensure that the installed components are operating normally and that packets are being forwarded to their destination.
What Is a Chassis
The router chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses all of the router hardware components. For more information about the router chassis, see the appropriate router hardware guide.
Figure 24 shows the front and rear of the M5 and M10 Internet router chassis and the installed components.
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Figure 25 shows the front and rear of the M7i Internet router chassis and the installed components.
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Figure 26 shows the front and rear of the M10i Internet router chassis and the installed components.
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Figure 27 shows the front and rear of the M20 Internet router chassis and the installed components.
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Figure 28 shows the front and rear of the M40 Internet router chassis and the installed components.
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Figure 29 shows the front and rear of the M40e Internet router chassis and the installed components.
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Figure 30 shows the front and rear of the M160 Internet router chassis and the installed components.
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Figure 31 shows the front and rear of the M320 Internet router chassis and the installed components.
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Figure 32 shows the front and rear of the T320 Internet router chassis and installed components.
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Figure 33 shows the front and rear of the T640 Internet routing node and the frinstalled components.
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See Also
- M5 and M10 Internet Router Overview
- M7i Internet Router Overview
- M10i Internet Router Overview
- M20 Internet Router Overview
- M40 Internet Router Overview
- M40e Internet Router Overview
- M160 Internet Router Overview
- M320 Internet Router Overview
- T320 Internet Router Overview
- T640 Internet Routing Node Overview