Unit Installation
NetVanta 1000/1000R Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the NetVanta VPN Accelerator Card (P/N 1202368L1)
The optional VPN Accelerator card plugs into a 32-bit PCI slot and is designed to be used in the
NetVanta 1224STR to provide encryption/decryption and security acceleration services. The card provides
the following security services to the host processor: DES, triple-DES (3DES), AES, SHA-1, MD5, and
random number generation. Performance metrics include 528 Mbps (DES), 176 Mbps (3DES), and
422 Mbps (AES). The power consumption of the card does not exceed 2 watts.
Figure 26. NetVanta VPN Card Installation
The NetVanta VPN accelerator card is intended to be serviced/installed by qualified service
personnel only.
Instructions for Installing the NetVanta VPN Accelerator Card
Step
Action
1
Remove power from the unit.
2
Remove the nine screws and, if necessary, two mounting brackets (see Figure 26).
3
Using a 3/16-inch hex driver, remove the two jack screws located on either side of the DB-9 port.
4
Carefully lift and remove the unit’s cover to expose the circuit board.
5
Gently slide the accelerator card into the PC card slot as shown. The card is keyed to fit into the
slot only one way. To avoid damaging the card pins, do not use excessive force.
6
Replace the unit cover, screws, and mounting brackets.
7
Restore power to the unit.
