4. If you are installing MX10K-LC9600, remove the protective plastic cover on the fabric interface
connectors. Save the plastic cover for future use (see
Figure 92: Remove Protective Plastic Cover from the MX10K-LC9600 Interface Connectors
5. Grasp and lift the line card by the sides.
6. Slide the line card all the way into the slot until the handle holes align. See
Figure 93: Insert the Line Card into the Slot and Rotate the Handles
7. Rotate the handles simultaneously until the line card is fully seated and the handles are vertical.
8. If the router is not powered, the line card automatically comes online when you apply power to the
router. If you are adding the line card to a running system, issue the following command to bring the
line card online:
request chassis fpc slot
slot-number online
197