Remove vEdge 2000 Router Components

Remove an AC Power Supply from a vEdge 2000 Router

The AC power supply in a vEdge 2000 router is a hot-insertable and hot-removable field replacement unit (FRU). You can remove and replace the power supply without powering off the router or disrupting normal functioning.

To remove the power supply from the router chassis, you need the following parts and tools:

• An antistatic bag or an antistatic mat
• A replacement power supply or a cover panel for the power supply slot

To remove an AC power supply from the router:

1. Place the antistatic bag or the antistatic mat on a firm, flat surface.
2. Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist. Then connect the strap to the ESD point on the rack.
3. Turn the power switch on the outlet (if one exists) to the OFF (0) position.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power source.
5. Press the release latch on the right side of the power supply to disconnect the power supply from the chassis.
6. Grasp the power supply handle with one hand and slide the power supply firmly halfway out of the chassis.
7. Place the other hand underneath the power supply and slide it completely out of the chassis making sure not to touch any power supply pins, leads, or solder connection.
8. Place the removed power supply in the antistatic bag or on the antistatic mat.

Figure 1: Removing an AC Power Supply from a vEdge 2000 Router

Remove a Fan Tray from a vEdge 2000 Router

The vEdge 2000 router contains four individual fan trays each comprising of a double-stacked fan module. The fan tray is a hot-insertable and hot-removable field-replaceable unit (FRU). You can remove and replace an individual fan tray without powering off the router or disrupting normal functioning.

The fan tray installs horizontally in the rear of the router chassis. Handles on each side facilitate installing and removing of the fan tray.

To remove the fan tray from the router chassis, you need the following parts and tools:

• An antistatic bag or an antistatic mat
• A replacement fan tray

To remove a fan tray from a vEdge 2000 router:

1. Place the antistatic bag or the antistatic mat on a firm, flat surface.
2. Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist. Then connect the strap to the ESD point on the rack.
3. Unscrew the two thumb screws on the fan tray to release it from the router chassis. Then remove the fan tray.
4. Place the fan tray in the antistatic bag or the antistatic mat.

Figure 2: Removing a Fan Tray from a vEdge 2000 Router

Remove a PIM from a vEdge 2000 Router

The vEdge 2000 router supports two flavors of the Pluggable Interface Modules (PIMs). Both modules install horizontally on the front of the chassis. See Front Panel of the vEdge 2000 Router.

To remove a PIM from a PIM slot in a vEdge 2000 router, you need the following parts and tools:

• Number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver
• A replacement PIM or cover panel
• An antistatic bag or antistatic mat

To remove a PIM from a PIM slot in a vEdge 2000 router:

1. Using a number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver, loosen the captive screws.
2. Pull the PIM halfway out by holding on to the captive thumb screws.
3. Hold the front edge of the PIM with both hands and slide it completely out of the chassis.
4. Place the PIM in an antistatic bag or on an antistatic mat.

Figure 3: Removing a PIM from a vEdge 2000 Router

Remove a Transceiver from a vEdge 2000 Router

The transceivers for the vEdge router are hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable units (FRUs): You can remove and replace them without powering off the router or disrupting router functions.

To remove any type of transceiver from a vEdge 2000 router, you need the following parts and tools:

• A transceiver slot dust cover
• An antistatic mat or an electrostatic bag
• A rubber safety cap for the transceiver

To remove any type of from a vEdge router:

1. Place the antistatic mat or the electrostatic bag on a firm, flat surface.
2. Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist. Then connect the strap to the ESD point on the rack.
3. Label the cables connected to the transceiver so that you can reconnect them correctly later.
4. Remove the cable connector from the transceiver.
5. Unlock the transceiver by pulling down the ejector handle from the transceiver.
6. Grasp the transceiver ejector handle and pull the transceiver approximately 0.5 in. out of the router.
7. Using your fingers, grasp the body of the transceiver and pull it out of the router completely.
8. Place a rubber safety cap over the transceiver.
9. Place the removed transceiver on the antistatic mat or in an electrostatic bag.
10. If you are not installing a new transceiver, place the transceiver slot dust cover over the empty port.

Figure 4: Removing a Transceiver from a vEdge 2000 Router

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