Installing And Replacing Network Interface Cards; Deactivating Configured Interfaces - Nokia IP560 - Hard Disk Drive Based Installation Manual

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Installing and Replacing Network
Interface Cards
Your Nokia IP560 security platform comes with any network interface cards (NICs) and
Accelerated Data Path (ADP) services modules you ordered already installed. All NICs and
ADP modules 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.
For information about ADP modules, see
Services Modules."
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.
IP560 Security Platform Installation Guide
Chapter 6, "Installing, Using, and Replacing ADP
Chapter 5, "About IP560
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