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Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Nokia IP561 security platform and the requirements
for its use. The following topics are covered:
About the Nokia IP561 Security Platform
Managing the Nokia IP561 Security Platform
Nokia IP561 Security Platform Overview
Logging Options
Power Supply and Fan Unit
Site Requirements, Warnings, and Cautions
Software Requirements
Product Disposal
About the Nokia IP561 Security Platform
The Nokia IP561 security platform is a mid-range, multi-port security platform that is ideally
suited for the enterprise data center.
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Table 3 Nokia IP561 Security Platform Memory Configuration
Platform
Nokia IP561
The IP561 is a one rack-unit disk-based or flash-based appliance that incorporates a serviceable
slide-out tray into the chassis design. In its base configuration, the IP561 consists of:
Solid state IDE compact flash memory
In disk-based appliances, the IPSO-VN and the boot manager are stored in the flash
memory, local system logs are stored on the hard-disk drive.
In flash-based appliances, the IPSO-VN, the boot manager and local system logs are stored
in the flash memory.
Hard-disk drive in disk-based appliances
Nokia IP561 Security Platform Installation Guide
describes possible memory configurations of the IP561 security platform.
Initial Memory Configuration
1 GB
Upgradeable RAM
2 GB
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