Remove the Routing Engine Housing

The Routing Engine resides in a metal housing in the rear of the chassis, below the fan tray (see Figure 2). The Routing Engine housing weighs approximately 17 lb (8 kg) and is about 16 in. (40.64 cm) deep.

To remove the Routing Engine housing, follow this procedure (see Figure 27):

1. Attach an ESD strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
2. Unscrew the screws along the left and right edges of the Routing Engine housing (six in all), using a Phillips screwdriver if necessary.
3. Grasp the handles located at either side of the Routing Engine housing, and slide the unit about halfway out of the chassis.
4. Move one of your hands underneath the housing to support it, and slide it completely out of the chassis.

Figure 27: Remove the Routing Engine Housing