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5
Connecting PMC Network Interface Cards
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The 500s appliances support packet tracing for analysis by using the tcpdump
program in the IPSO operating system.
The dual-port Gigabit Ethernet NICs support PCI operation at 33 MHz, 66
MHz, and 100 Mhz.
Fiber-Optic Gigabit Ethernet NIC Connectors and
Cables
To connect the fiber-optic Gigabit Ethernet NIC to other network components,
use a fiber-optic cable with an LC connector for each NIC interface. The
destination end of the cable can be either LC or SC, depending on the type of
connector required for the destination Gigabit Ethernet device. You can also
use a half-duplex LC-to-LC cable to loop back the transmit port of an
interface to the receive port. Two LC-to-SC cables are included with dual-port
Gigabit Ethernet NICs.
You can order appropriate adapter cables separately from a cable vendor of
your choice.
Dual-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet NIC
The Nokia 500s appliance supports Nokia-approved, dual-port copper Gigabit
Ethernet NICs installed on a 6U PMC carrier. The 500s appliance can
accommodate up to four Gigabit Ethernet NICs.
When you purchase a copper Gigabit Ethernet NIC with your 500s appliance,
the NIC is installed before the appliance is delivered to you. For information
about how to add or replace a NIC, see
Chapter 4, “Installing and Replacing
Network Interface Cards.”
Performance Considerations
If you are using two dual-port copper Gigabit Ethernet NICs in an 500s
appliance, place one NIC in each of the two 6U PMC card carrier units to get