Remove the Routing Engine Housing

To remove the Routing Engine housing, use the following procedure (see Figure 81):

1. On the console or other management device connected to the Routing Engine, enter CLI operational mode and issue the following command. The command shuts down the Routing Engine cleanly, so that its state information is preserved:

user@host> request system halt

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

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

Figure 81: Remove the Routing Engine Housing