Removing, Installing, And Replacing Nics - Nokia IP1200 Series Installation Manual

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Installing and Replacing Network Interface Cards
This chapter describes the following topics:
For detailed information about specific network interface cards, see
Chapter 5, "Connecting PMC Network Interface Cards."
Caution
You should have a working knowledge of networking equipment
before you attempt to service an IP1200 Series. 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. If you do not have a
grounding wrist strap, make sure you are properly grounded before
you touch any electronic component.

Removing, Installing, and Replacing NICs

The IP1200 Series has two slots on the front of the appliance that hold two 6U
PMC carriers. All NICs installed in the IP1200 Series are housed in the 6U
PMC carrier. You must first remove the 6U PMC carrier from its slot before
you can remove or install a NIC.
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Removing, Installing, and Replacing NICs
Configuring and Activating Interfaces
Monitoring Network Interface Cards
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