Replacing a DIMM Module in M40e Routing Engines
Removing a M40e DIMM Module
The DIMM modules are located on the top of the Routing Engine. To remove a DIMM module:
- 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 one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Remove the Routing Engine.
- Depending on which Routing Engine you are using, there
are two different procedures for ejecting the DIMMs:
- For Routing Engines with an ejector on one side of the DIMM, press the plastic ejector of the DIMM module. The edge of the module raises upward.
- For Routing Engines with ejectors on each side of the DIMM, press the plastic ejectors on both sides of the DIMM module.
- Grasp the DIMM module, being careful not to touch any electrical components on the module, and firmly pull it out of the slot on the Routing Engine.
- Place the DIMM module on the antistatic mat or in the electrostatic bag.
- Push the plastic ejectors to close the empty DIMM module slot.
Installing a M40e DIMM Module
To insert a DIMM module into the Routing Engine:
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Remove the DIMM module from its electrostatic bag.
- To open the empty DIMM slot, press the plastic ejectors open.
- Grasp the DIMM module by the edges, being careful not to touch any electrical components.
- Pressing firmly on both ends, push the module into the slot until the ejectors return completely to the closed position.
- Install the Routing Engine.
- You can view the the SDRAM configuration and verify the DIMM was installed correctly by issuing the show chassis routing-engine command.
Figure 1: Installing the DIMM Module

