Uninstall the ACX5448, ACX5448-D, or ACX5448-M Router
Power Off an ACX5400 Router
Before you power off an ACX5448 router:
Ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. See Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
Ensure that you do not need to forward traffic through the router.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to power off the router:
An ESD grounding strap
An external management device such as a PC
An RJ-45 to DB-9 rollover cable to connect the external management device to the console port
A Phillips number 2 screwdriver
To power off your ACX5400 router:
Remove an ACX5400 Router from a Rack or Cabinet
Before removing your ACX5400 router from its rack:
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 or number 3, depending on the size of your rack mounting screws.
If you need to relocate an installed ACX5400 router, use the procedure described in this topic.
When you remove multiple devices from a rack, remove the device in the top of the rack first and proceed to remove the rest of the devices from top to bottom.
Ensure that the rack is stable and secured to the building.
Ensure that there is enough space to place the removed router in its new location and along the path to the new location.
Use the appropriate power-off sequence to safely power off the device. See Power Off an ACX5400 Router.
Disconnect the power cords.
Ensure that you have disconnected any cables or wires attached to the router ports.
To remove an ACX5400 router from a rack or cabinet:
- Have one person support the weight of the router while another person uses the screwdriver to remove the front mounting screws that attach the chassis mounting rails to the rack or cabinet.
- Slowly slide the router out of the rack, with the mounting rails attached to its sides.
- Use the screwdriver to remove the mounting screws that attach the mounting blades attached to the rear of the rack or cabinet.
- Place the removed screws and mounting blades in a labeled bag. You will need them when you reinstall the chassis.
- Transport the router to your new location.