Installing And Replacing Network Interface Cards; Deactivating Configured Interfaces - Nokia IP290 - Security Appliance Installation Manual

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Installing and Replacing Network
Interface Cards
Your Nokia IP290 appliance comes with any network interface cards (NICs) you ordered already
installed. All NICs installed in the appliance are housed in PMC expansion slots. You should
have a working knowledge of networking equipment before you attempt to service a appliance.
This chapter describes how to remove, add, or replace NICs later if it becomes necessary.
The following topics are covered:

Deactivating Configured Interfaces

Installing NICs
Configuring and Activating Interfaces
Monitoring Network Interface Cards
For detailed information on specific network interface cards, see
Appliance Network Interface Cards."
Caution
Limit service of the appliance to the procedures described in this chapter.
Caution
To help guard against electrostatic discharge damage, make sure you are properly
grounded by using a grounding wrist strap and following the instructions provided with
the wrist strap before you handle the components or open the appliance.
Deactivating Configured Interfaces
If you are removing or replacing an installed NIC, use Nokia Network Voyager to deactivate any
configured ports on the NIC before removing it.
Deactivate all of the logical interfaces on the NIC.
Deactivate all of the physical interfaces on the NIC.
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