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Installing and Replacing Network
Interface Cards and ADP Modules
The Check Point IP2450 appliance may come with one of the network interface cards (NICs) or
Accelerated Data Path (ADP) modules that you ordered already installed. NICs or ADP modules
installed in IP2450 slots 1 and 2 are housed in a 6U PMC carrier. NICs housed in 6U PMC
carriers are hot swappable, but NICs in slots 3 and 4 and ADP modules are not, and you must
power down your appliance to install or replace them.
Note
ADP modules can be installed only in slots 1 and 2.
This chapter describes the following topics:
Removing, Installing, and Replacing NICs and ADP Modules
To replace a network interface card (NIC) in slot 3 or 4
Configuring and Activating Interfaces
Monitoring Network Interface Cards or ADP Modules
For detailed information about specific network interface cards, see
Chapter 5, “About IP2450 Appliance Network Interface Cards.”
Caution
You should have a working knowledge of networking equipment before you attempt to
service an IP2450. Limit service of the appliance to the procedures described in this
chapter.
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