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Maintain the PTX10002-36QDD Solid-State Drive

Remove a Solid-State Drive from the PTX10002-36QDD

We ship the PTX10002-36QDD with two solid-state drives (SSDs) preinstalled.

Before you remove an SSD from a PTX10002-36QDD, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage (see Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage).

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • An ESD grounding strap—not provided

  • An antistatic bag or an antistatic mat—not provided

  • A number 1 Phillips (+) screwdriver—not provided

To remove an SSD:

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD wrist strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to a site ESD point.
  2. Place the antistatic bag or the antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.
  3. Power off the router (see Power Off the PTX10002-36QDD Router).
  4. Using the Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws (3 or 4 turns to the left) that secure the SSD slot cover on the top panel of the chassis.
    Technical illustration of a server chassis with top cover removal, showing screws being unscrewed. Rear side displays cooling fans, ports, connectors, and AIR OUT sections for airflow management.
  5. Using the Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw (3 or 4 turns to the left) that secures the SSD.
    Removing or installing a module within a rectangular enclosure with a green arrow indicating movement direction and visible screws and connectors.
  6. Gently pull the SSD out of the chassis.
  7. Place the SSD in the antistatic bag or on the antistatic mat.
  8. If you do not plan to replace the SSD, replace the SSD slot cover.
    Server chassis illustration showing cover removal. Green arrow indicates lift direction. Visible: cooling fans, power connectors, BITS, and 10MHz ports.
  9. Tighten the screws (3 or 4 turns to the right) to secure the SSD slot cover to the chassis by using the screwdriver.

Install a Solid-State Drive in the PTX10002-36QDD

Before you install an SSD, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage (see Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage).

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • An ESD grounding strap—not provided

  • A number 1 Phillips (+) screwdriver—not provided

To install an SSD:

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD wrist strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to a site ESD point.
  2. Using the Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws (3 or 4 turns to the left) that secure the SSD slot cover on the top panel of the chassis.
  3. Taking care not to touch the connectors, remove the SSD from its bag.
  4. Align the SSD with the open slot in the PTX10002-36QDD and slide it in until it is fully seated.
    Green arrow indicating direction for installing or removing a component in a device with screws and connectors visible.
  5. Using the Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screw (3 or 4 turns to the right) to secure the SSD to the chassis.
  6. Replace the SSD cover slot cover.
  7. Tighten the screws (3 or 4 turns to the right) to secure the SSD slot cover to the chassis by using the screwdriver.