Disconnect AC Power from the Router

To disconnect AC power from the router, follow this procedure:

1. On the console or other management device connected to the Routing Engine, enter CLI operational mode and issue the following command to shut down the router software. For more information, see the JUNOS Internet Software Operational Mode Command Reference: Protocols, Class of Service, Chassis, and Management.

user@host> request system halt

Wait to continue until a message appears on the console confirming that the operating system has halted.

2. Press the power switch on both power supply faceplates to the OFF (O) position.
3. Unplug the power cord from both power supplies.
   
   

   When both AC power supplies are installed in the chassis, both power cords (one for each power supply) must be unplugged to disconnect power completely.