Handle for insertion and removal of network component

A network component, comprising:

• a housing;
• and
• a securing mechanism disposed at least partially within the housing, wherein the securing mechanism comprises:
• a latching component comprising first and second engagement features at first and second opposing portions of the latching component, and configured to:
• secure a network component within an chassis of a network device when the securing mechanism is in a first configuration;
• and
• allow removal of the network component from the chassis of the network device when the securing mechanism is in a second configuration;
• and
• a handle component coupled to the latching component between the first and second engagement features, wherein the handle component is accessible from a first face of the network component, wherein the handle component is oriented away from the first face, and wherein the handle component is configured to:
• facilitate the removal of the network component from the chassis when the securing mechanism is in the first configuration;
• and
• facilitate the insertion of the network component into the chassis when the securing mechanism is in the second configuration.

A method, comprising:

• aligning a network component with a slot in a chassis of a network device, wherein the network component comprises a securing mechanism, and wherein the securing mechanism comprises a latching comping and a handle component;
• pushing the handle component towards the inside of the chassis of the network device, wherein the handle component is accessible from a first face of the network component, wherein the handle component is oriented away from the first face, and wherein pushing the handle component causes:
• a spring of the handle component to compress;
• a set of contact features to interface with a set of prongs of a handle cover;
• and
• a set of engagement features of the latching component to engage with a set of retention features in the chassis of the network device to secure the network component in the chassis;
• and
• pulling the handle away from the inside of the chassis of the network device, wherein pulling the handle causes:
• a set of tabs to interface with the set of prongs;
• the set of contact features to move past the set of prongs;
• the spring to decompress;
• and
• the set of engagement feature to disengage with the set of retention features to allow removal of the network component from the chassis.