Pack the Router for Shipment

To pack the router for shipment, follow this procedure:

1. Retrieve the crate with bottom pallet and packing materials in which the router was originally shipped.
2. 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 until a message appears on the console confirming that the operating system has halted.

3. Shut down power to the router by pressing the power switch on the faceplate of both power supplies to the OFF (O) position.
4. Disconnect the power cords or cables. For instructions, see Disconnect AC Power from the Router and Disconnect DC Power from the Router.
5. Remove the cables from all PICs and external management and alarm devices. For instructions, see Maintain and Replace Cables and Connectors.
6. Remove the chassis from the rack.

• If you are using a mechanical lift, place the lift under the chassis, unscrew and remove the mounting screws from the rack, and move the router to the pallet.
• If you are moving the router manually, first remove components as described in Remove Components from the Chassis. Unscrew and remove the mounting screws from the rack, move the router to the pallet, then reinstall the components as described in Reinstall Components into the Chassis.

7. Place the chassis on the pallet and bolt it to the pallet.
8. Replace the packing foam on top of the chassis.
9. Place the crate cover over the chassis and foam.