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Maintain the PTX10002-60MR Solid-State Drive

Remove a Solid-State Drive

We ship the router with two solid-state drives (SSDs) preinstalled.

Before you remove an SSD from the router, 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 Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1—not provided

To remove an SSD:

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding 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.
  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.
    Figure 1: Remove the SSD Slot Cover Remove the SSD Slot Cover
  5. Using the Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw (3 or 4 turns to the left) that secures the SSD.
    Figure 2: Remove the SSD Remove the SSD
  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.
    Figure 3: Replace the SSD Slot Cover Replace the SSD Slot Cover
  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 Router

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 Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1—not provided

To install an SSD:

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding 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.
    Figure 4: Remove the SSD Slot Cover Remove the SSD Slot Cover
  3. Taking care not to touch the connectors, remove the SSD from its bag.
  4. Align the SSD with the open slot in the PTX10002-60MR top panel and slide in the SSD until it is fully seated.
    Figure 5: Install an SSD Install an SSD
  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.
    Figure 6: Replace the SSD Slot Cover Replace the SSD 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.