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Returning the MX10008 Chassis or Components

Returning a Router or Component for Repair or Replacement

If you need to return an MX10008 router, or an MX10016 router, or a component to Juniper Networks for repair or replacement, follow this procedure:

  1. Determine the serial number of the component. For instructions, see Locating the Serial Number on an MX10008 Router or Component.
  2. Obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from the Juniper Technical Assistance Center (JTAC), as described in Contacting Customer Support to Obtain a Return Materials Authorization for a Router or Component.
    Note:

    Do not return any component to Juniper Networks unless you have first obtained an RMA number. Juniper Networks reserves the right to refuse shipments that do not have an RMA. Refused shipments are returned to the customer through collect freight.

  3. Pack the router or component for shipping, as described in Packing an MX10008 Router or Component for Shipping.

For more information about return and repair policies, see the customer support page at https://www.juniper.net/support/guidelines.html.

Locating the Serial Number on an MX10008 Router or Component

If you are returning a router or component to Juniper Networks for repair or replacement, you must locate the serial number of the router or component. You must provide the serial number to the Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC) when you contact them to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA). See Contacting Customer Support to Obtain a Return Materials Authorization for a Router or Component.

If the router is operational and you can access the command-line interface (CLI), you can list serial numbers for the router and for some components with a CLI command. If you do not have access to the CLI or if the serial number for the component does not appear in the command output, you can locate the serial number ID label on the router or component.

Note:

If you want to find the serial number ID label on a component, you need to remove the component from the router chassis, for which you must have the required parts and tools available.

Listing the Chassis and Component Details Using the CLI

To list the MX10008 chassis and the components and their serial numbers, use the show chassis hardware CLI operational mode command.

Locating the Chassis Serial Number ID Label on an MX10008

The serial number ID label is located on a label on the right side of the chassis. See Figure 1 for the location on an MX10008 .

Figure 1: MX10008 Serial Number LabelMX10008 Serial Number Label

Locating the Serial Number ID Labels on MX10008 Power Supplies

The power supplies installed in an MX10008 are field-replaceable units (FRUs). For each FRU, you must remove the FRU from the router chassis to see the FRU serial number ID label.

  • JNP10K-PWR-AC power supply—The serial number ID label is on the right side of the power supply. See Figure 2.

    Figure 2: JNP10K-PWR-AC Power Supply Serial Number LocationJNP10K-PWR-AC Power Supply Serial Number Location

  • JNP10K-PWR-AC2 power supply—The serial ID label is on the right side of the power supply. See Figure 3.

    Figure 3: JNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Supply Serial Number LocationJNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Supply Serial Number Location

  • JNP10K-PWR-DC power supply—The serial number ID label is on the left side of the power supply. See Figure 4.

    Figure 4: JNP10K-PWR-DC Power Supply Serial Number LocationJNP10K-PWR-DC Power Supply Serial Number Location

  • JNP10K-PWR-DC2 power supply—The serial number ID label is on the left side of the power supply. See Figure 5.

    Figure 5: JNP10K-PWR-DC2 Power Supply Serial Number LocationJNP10K-PWR-DC2 Power Supply Serial Number Location

Locating the Serial Number ID Labels on MX10008 Fan Trays and Fan Tray Controllers

The two fan trays and their associated fan tray controllers installed in an MX10008 are field-replaceable units (FRUs). For each FRU, you must remove the FRU from the router chassis to see the FRU serial number ID label.

  • Fan tray–The serial number ID label for both fan tray models (JNP10008-FAN and JNP10008-FAN2) is located on the inside of the fan tray at the base of the fan tray control board. See Figure 6.

    Figure 6: MX10008 Fan Tray Serial Number LocationMX10008 Fan Tray Serial Number Location

  • Fan tray controller–The serial number ID label for both fan tray controller models (JNP10008-FAN-CTRL and JNP10008-FTC2) is located on the top of the fan tray controller. See Figure 7.

    Figure 7: MX10008 Fan Tray Controller Serial Number LocationMX10008 Fan Tray Controller Serial Number Location

Locating the Serial Number ID Labels on MX10008 Routing and Control Boards

The serial number ID label for an RCB is located on the connector end of the unit. See Figure 8.

Figure 8: MX10008 RCB Serial Number LocationMX10008 RCB Serial Number Location

Locating the Serial Number ID Labels on an MX10008 Line Card

The serial number ID label for a line card is located on the connector end of the card. See Figure 9.

Figure 9: MX10008 Line Card Serial Number LocationMX10008 Line Card Serial Number Location

Locating the Serial Number ID Labels on an MX10008 Switch Fabric Board (SFB)

The serial number ID label for an SFB is located on the PC board. See Figure 10.

Figure 10: MX10008 SFB Serial Number LocationMX10008 SFB Serial Number Location

Contacting Customer Support to Obtain a Return Materials Authorization for a Router or Component

If you are returning a MX10008 router or component to Juniper Networks for repair or replacement, you must first obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) from the Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC).

After locating the serial number of the device or component you want to return, open a service request with Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC) on the Web or by telephone.

For instructions on locating the serial number of the device or component you want to return, see the following device instructions:

Before you request an RMA from JTAC, be prepared to provide the following information:

  • Your existing service request number, if you have one

  • Serial number of the component

  • Your name, organization name, telephone number, fax number, and shipping address

  • Details of the failure or problem

  • Type of activity being performed on the device when the problem occurred

  • Configuration data displayed by one or more show commands

You can contact JTAC 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the Web or by telephone:

Note:

For international or direct-dial options in countries without toll-free numbers, see https://www.juniper.net/support/requesting-support.html.

If you are contacting JTAC by telephone, enter your 12-digit service request number followed by the pound (#) key for an existing case, or press the star (*) key to be routed to the next available support engineer.

The support representative validates your request and issues an RMA number for return of the component.

Packing an MX10008 Router or Component for Shipping

Follow this procedure if you are returning an MX10008 chassis or component to Juniper Networks for repair or replacement.

Before you pack an MX10008 or component:

  • Ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. See Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage.

  • Pack your chassis or component using one of these materials:

    • Use the packing material from the replacement chassis or component

    • Retrieve the original shipping carton and packing materials

Contact your JTAC representative if you do not have these materials, to learn about approved packing materials. See Contact Customer Support.

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • ESD grounding strap.

  • Electrostatic bag, one for each component.

  • If you are returning the chassis:

    • A 13/32-in. or 10-mm open-end or socket wrench to install the bracket bolts on the chassis and shipping pallet

    • An appropriate screwdriver for the mounting screws used on your rack.

This topic covers:

Packing an MX10008 Chassis for Shipping

The MX10008 is shipped in a cardboard box that has a two-layer wooden pallet base with foam cushioning between the layers. The router chassis is bolted to the pallet base with four pallet fasteners, two on each side of the chassis. See Figure 11 for the stacking configuration of the MX10008 .

Figure 11: Stacking Configuration for Packing the MX10008 ChassisStacking Configuration for Packing the MX10008 Chassis

To pack an MX10008 for shipping:

  1. Power down the chassis and remove the power cables. See Powering Off an MX10008 Router.
  2. Remove the cables that connect the MX10008 to all external devices.
  3. Remove all line cards and pack them in their original shipping containers. See Packing an MX10008 Router or Component for Shipping.
  4. Install covers over empty slots.

    Leave components that came installed in the chassis in the chassis, such as the Control Boards or power supplies.

  5. Move the wooden pallet and packing material to a staging area as close to the router as possible. Make sure there is enough space to move the chassis from the rack to the wooden pallet.
  6. Position a mechanical lift under the device. If a mechanical lift is not available, have three people support the weight of the router while another person uses the screwdriver to remove the front mounting screws that attach the chassis mounting brackets to the rack. For MX10008 removal, see Removing an MX10008 Router From a Four-Post Rack Using a Mechanical Lift or Manually Removing an MX10008 Router from a 4-Post Rack. .
  7. Remove the router from the rack (see MX10008 Chassis Lifting Guidelines) and place the router on the shipping pallet. Position the router on the pallet so that the front of the router is facing the silkscreened “front” mark on the pallet. The pallet also has crop marks to guide you in positioning the chassis
  8. Use the 13/32-in. or 10-mm open-end or socket wrench to install the four sets of brackets and bolts that secure the chassis to the wooden pallet.
  9. Slide the plastic cover over the router chassis. The plastic cover is part of the router’s original packing materials.
  10. Place the packing foam on top of and around the router.
  11. Place the power cords in the box.
  12. Remove the adjustable mounting brackets from the rack and place them and their connecting screws in the accessory box.
  13. If you are returning accessories or FRUs with the router, pack them as instructed in Packing MX10008 Components for Shipping.
  14. Verify that all accessories are present. See Unpacking Line Cards, RCBs, and Switch Fabric Boards.
  15. Slide the cardboard box over the chassis, making sure that the arrows on the box point up and the pallet fasteners to secure the cardboard box to the wooden pallet are near the bottom.
  16. Attach the cardboard box to the wooden pallet by screwing two screws into each of the four pallet fasteners. See Figure 12.
    Figure 12: Attaching the MX10008 to the PalletAttaching the MX10008 to the Pallet
  17. Write the RMA number on the exterior of the box to ensure proper tracking.

Packing MX10008 Components for Shipping

Before you begin packing a router component, ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • Antistatic bag, one for each component

  • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap

CAUTION:

Do not stack router components. Return individual components in separate boxes if they do not fit together on one level in the shipping box.

To pack and ship MX10008 components:

  1. Place individual FRUs in antistatic bags.
  2. Use the original packing materials if they are available. If the original packing materials are not available, ensure the component is adequately packed to prevent damage during transit. The packing material you use must be able to support the weight of the component.
  3. Ensure that the components are adequately protected with packing materials and packed so that the pieces are prevented from moving around inside the carton.
  4. Close the top of the cardboard shipping box and seal it with packing tape.
  5. Write the RMA number on the exterior of the box to ensure proper tracking.

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