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Installing and Replacing Network
Interface Cards
Your Check Point IP690 security platform comes with any network interface cards (NICs) or
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.
The following topics are covered:
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Deactivating Configured Interfaces
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Installing NICs
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Configuring and Activating Interfaces
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Monitoring Network Interface Cards
For detailed information about specific network interface cards, see Chapter 5, “Connecting
PMC Network Interface Cards.”
For installation and other information about Accelerated Data Path (ADP) services modules, see
Chapter 6, “Installing, Using, and Replacing ADP Services Modules.”
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 Check Point Network Voyager to
deactivate any configured ports on the NIC before removing it.
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Deactivate all of the logical interfaces on the NIC.