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Connecting PMC Network Interface Cards
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how to add or replace a NIC later if it become necessary, see Chapter 4,
“Installing and Replacing Network Interface Cards.”
Ethernet PMC NIC Features
The Ethernet PMC NIC supports tracing through tcpdump.
You can configure and monitor Ethernet interfaces with Voyager. Specifically,
you set the port speed and full-duplex or half-duplex mode by using Voyager.
For information about how to access Voyager and the related reference
materials, see
“Accessing Nokia Network Voyager” on page 34 .
Figure 11 shows the front panel layout of the dual-port Ethernet NIC.
Figure 11 Dual-Port Ethernet NIC Front Panel Details
After the power is turned on, the Ethernet link LEDs on the appliance and on
the remote equipment illuminate to indicate the connection. As data is
transmitted, the activity LEDs on the appliance light up.
Ethernet NIC Connectors and Cables
The connectors on the Ethernet NIC are RJ-45 connectors:
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To connect to a 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps hub, use a straight-through RJ-45
cable.
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To connect directly to a host, use an RJ-45 crossover cable.
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RJ-45 connectors
Link LEDs (green)
Activity LEDs (yellow)