MX240 Ethernet Services Router Hardware Guide
Connecting the Alarm Relay Wires
To connect the alarm relay wires between a router and an
1.Prepare the required length of replacement wire with gauge between
2.Insert the replacement wires into the slots in the front of the block. Use a
3.Plug the terminal block into the relay contact, and use a
4.Attach the other end of the wires to the external device.
Replacing Cooling System Components
■Replacing the Fan Tray on page 92
■Replacing the Air Filter on page 94
Replacing the Fan Tray
The router has one fan tray that installs vertically in the rear of the chassis. The fan tray contains three fans. The fan tray is
The fan tray is located in the rear of the chassis on the right side. The fan tray weighs about 4.2 lb (1.9 kg).
NOTE: To prevent overheating, install the replacement fan tray immediately after removing the existing fan tray.
To replace the fan tray, use the following procedures:
■Removing the Fan Tray on page 92
■Installing the Fan Tray on page 93
Removing the Fan Tray
To remove the fan tray (see Figure 39 on page 93):
1.Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis. For more information about ESD, see “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage” on page 130.
2.Loosen the captive screws on the fan tray faceplate.
3.Grasp the fan tray handle and pull it out approximately 1 to 3 inches.
92■ Replacing Cooling System Components