• Supported Platforms
• T1600 Routers

• Related Topics
• Maintaining the T1600 Routing Engines
• T1600 Routing Engine Description
• T1600 Routing Engine Functions
• T1600 Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications

Installing the T1600 Routing Engine

To install a Routing Engine (see Figure 1):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis. For more information about ESD, see T1600 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
2. Ensure that the ejector handles are not in the locked position. If necessary, press the red tabs and flip the ejector handles outward.
3. Place one hand underneath the Routing Engine to support it. With the other hand, grasp one of the ejector handles on the faceplate.
4. Carefully align the sides of the Routing Engine with the guides inside the chassis.
5. Slide the Routing Engine into the chassis until you feel resistance, then press the Routing Engine's faceplate until it engages the midplane connectors.
6. Press both the ejector handles inward to seat the Routing Engine.

   The Routing Engine might require several minutes to boot.

7. If applicable, tighten the screws on the extractor handles, using a Phillips screwdriver. Be sure to tighten the screws enough to seat the Routing Engine properly.
8. Press the Routing Engine cover into place, then tighten the captive screws on the corners of the cover to secure it to the chassis (see Figure 2).