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Installing and Replacing Network Interface Cards
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Deactivate all of the physical interfaces on the NIC.
If you do not deactivate the interfaces before removing the NIC, you may have to reinstall the
NIC to deactivate its logical and physical interfaces in Network Voyager.
For information about how to access Network Voyager, see
“Using Check Point Network
Voyager” on page 38.
Installing NICs
Note
Before removing a configured network interface card with these instructions, you must
deactivate the NIC by using Check Point Network Voyager. For additional information, see
“Deactivating Configured Interfaces” on page 41.
Use these instructions to install a NIC in the IP690. Some steps are not applicable to all
procedures. The instructions point out steps appropriate to each procedure.
Before You Begin
To install a NIC, you need the following:
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A Phillips-head screwdriver
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Physical access to the appliance
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Access to the appliance by using Check Point Network Voyager or the CLI
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A suitable, grounded work surface
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A field replaceable unit kit, including the NIC
Note
You do not need to manually disconnect power for this procedure. If the power supply
switches at the rear of the appliance are difficult to reach, you can safely disconnect power
when you remove the chassis tray assembly from the front of the appliance. Any servicing of
the appliance, however, should be completed with the chassis tray assembly fully removed
from the appliance.
To install a network interface card
1.
Use Check Point Network Voyager or command-line interface (CLI) to perform an orderly
shutdown of the IP690 appliance.
For information about how to access Network Voyager and the related reference materials,
see
“Using Check Point Network Voyager” on page 38.
2. Turn off the power to the IP690 appliance.