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4 Installing and Replacing Network
Interface Cards
Your Nokia IP561 security platform comes with any network interface cards (NICs) you ordered
already installed. All NICs 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.
The IP561 supports the following NICs:
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Four-port 10/100 Ethernet
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Four-port and two-port copper Gigabit Ethernet
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Two-port fiber-optic Gigabit Ethernet
This chapter describes how to remove, add, or replace NICs later if it becomes necessary.
The following topics are covered:
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Installing NICs
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Activating Interfaces
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Monitoring Network Interface Cards
For detailed information on specific network interface cards, see Chapter 5, “Connecting PMC
Network Interface Cards.”
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.