Unit Installation
NetVanta 1000 Series Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the NetVanta VPN Accelerator Card (1202368L1)
The optional VPN Accelerator Card plugs into a 32-bit PCI slot and is designed to be used in the
NetVanta 1224STR to provide encryption/decryption and security acceleration services. The card provides
the following security services to the host processor: DES, Triple-DES, AES, SHA-1, MD5, and Random
Number Generation. Performance metrics include 528 Mbps-DES, 176 Mbps-3DES, and 422 Mbps-AES.
The power consumption of the card does not exceed 2 Watts.
Figure 16. VPN Card Installation
Instructions for Installing the VPN Accelerator Card
Step
Action
1
Remove power from the unit.
2
Remove the nine screws and, if necessary, two mounting brackets (see Figure 16).
3
Using a 3/16” hex driver, remove the two jack screws located on either side of the DB-9 port.
4
Carefully lift and remove the unit’s cover to expose the circuit board.
5
Gently slide the accelerator card into the PC card slot as shown. The card is keyed to fit into the
slot only one way. To avoid damaging the card pins, do not use excessive force.
6
Replace the unit cover, screws, and mounting brackets.
7
Restore power to the unit.