Unpack Line Cards, Roung Control Boards, and Switch Fabric Boards for
the MX10004 Router
Before you unpack a component of the Juniper Networks MX10004 router:
• Ensure that you have taken the necessary precauons to prevent electrostac discharge (ESD)
damage. See "Prevenon of Electrostac Discharge Damage" on page 263.
• Ensure that you know how to handle and to store the component. See:
• "Handle a Roung and Control Board Properly" on page 186 and "Store a Roung and Control
Board in an Electrostac Bag" on page 186.
• "Handle and Store MX10004 Line Cards Properly" on page 192 .
Line cards, addional Roung Control Board (RCBs), and Switch Fabric Borad (SFBs) are eld-replaceable
units (FRUs) that are shipped separately from the router chassis. The housings for the RCBs and line
cards are rigid sheet-metal structures that house the electronics. SFBs have an exposed printed circuit
board (PCB) on one side and sheet metal on the other. All these components are shipped in a cardboard
carton, secured with packing material.
CAUTION: The components are well protected inside the shipping carton. Keep the
components secured inside their packaging unl you are ready to install the
components in the router chassis.
To unpack an RCB, an SFB, or a line card:
1. Move the shipping carton to a staging area as close to the installaon site as possible.
2. Posion the carton so that the arrows are poinng up.
3. Open the top aps on the shipping carton.
4. Pull out the packing material that holds the component in place.
5. Remove the component from the anstac bag.
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