Replacing Internal Compact Flashes on J2320 and J2350 Routers

The internal compact flash provides primary storage for the router and is installed in a slot on the bottom of the J2320 or J2350 chassis (see Figure 76). It can accommodate software images, configuration files, and microcode. For information about configuring the internal compact flash, see the J-series Services Router Administration Guide.

Note: Use only compact flash cards purchased from Juniper Networks for your J-series platform and model.

To replace the internal compact flash:

1. Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.
2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to the ESD point on the chassis, or to an outside ESD point if the router is disconnected from earth ground. For more information about ESD, see Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
3. Press and release the power button to power off the router. Wait for the POWER LED to turn off.
4. Remove the power cable from the power source receptacle.
5. Remove chassis cover. (See Removing and Replacing the Chassis Cover on J2320 and J2350 Routers.)

   Warning: If the fans are still rotating, wait until they stop before proceeding with the next step.

6. With a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the pan head screws that secure the internal compact flash slot cover.
7. Remove the compact flash slot cover.
8. Gently grasp the compact flash, and slide it out of the compact flash slot (see Figure 77).

   Figure 77: Removing the J2320 or J2350 Internal Compact Flash

   

9. Place the compact flash on the antistatic mat or in the electrostatic bag.
10. With the vendor name and memory size facing up and the arrow pointing towards the router, insert the new compact flash into the compact flash slot (see Figure 78).

    Figure 78: Inserting the J2320 or J2350 Internal Compact Flash

    

11. Replace the compact flash slot cover.
12. Tighten the pan head screws that secure the compact flash slot cover.
13. Slide the chassis cover onto the chassis.
14. Replace the chassis cover. (See Removing and Replacing the Chassis Cover on J2320 and J2350 Routers.)
15. Replace the power cable.
16. Press and release the power button to power on the router. Verify that the POWER LED lights steadily.