Install an FPC in an M40 Router | Juniper Networks M40e guide

Replace an FPC in an M40 Router

•Figure 9: Remove an FPC from an M40 Router

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•Install an FPC in an M40 Router

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•	To install an FPC in an M40 router, follow this procedure:
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•	1.	Attach an ESD strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on
•		the chassis.
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•	2.	Install or remove PICs as desired by following the instructions in the M40 Internet Router
•		Hardware Guide. You must install or remove PICs before installing the FPC into the
•		chassis. If any PICs use fiber-optic cable, make sure that each transceiver is covered with
•		a rubber safety cap.
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•	3.	Align the rear bottom corners of the FPC with the guides at the bottom of the FPC slot.
•		Slide the FPC all the way into the card cage until it contacts the backplane.
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•			When about 1 in. (2.5 cm) of the FPC remains outside the
•			When about 1 in. (2.5 cm) of the FPC remains outside the
•			slot, adjust the insertion speed so that it takes between 1
•			and 15 seconds for the FPC to contact the backplane.
•			Completing the insertion too quickly or too slowly can
•			cause the router to reset.
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•	4.	Push the ends of the extractor clips, located at the top and bottom of the FPC, toward the
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•		face of the FPC. See Figure 10.
•		face of the FPC. See Figure 10.
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•	5.	Tighten the thumbscrews at the top and bottom of the FPC.
	5.	Tighten the thumbscrews at the top and bottom of the FPC.

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14	FPC Installation Instructions

M40e, M40 specifications

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