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Overview
Figure 2 Built-in Gigabit Ethernet Ports Details
Caution
Cables that connect to the Gigabit Ethernet NIC must be IEEE 802.3 compliant to
prevent potential data loss.
Expansion Slots
The IP2450 appliance uses two 6U dual 6U PMC carriers or ADP modules in slot 1 and slot 2
along with single-NIC slots 3 and 4 to provide a total of up to six expansion subslots for NICs.
For more information about NICs and ADP modules that the IP2450 supports, see
"About IP2450 Appliance Network Interface Cards"
ADP Services
Note
Check Point products support only NICs and ADP modules purchased from Check Point or
Check Point-approved resellers. Check Point support services can provide support only for
Check Point products that use Check Point-approved accessories. For sales or reseller
information, see the Check Point Web site at www.checkpoint.com.
Console Port
The default configuration of the serial ports are: 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop.
provides pin assignment information for console connections. If you need to access the device
locally, you must use the console port.
Table 2 Pin Assignments for Console Connector and Console Cable
Console Port
(DTE)
Signal
RTS
18
1
2
3
4
LInk LEDs (green)
Modules".
RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable
RJ-45 Pin
RJ-45 Pin
1
8
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RJ-45 connectors
00620
and
Chapter 6, "About IP2450 Appliance
RJ-45 to DB-9
Terminal Adapter
Console Device
DB-9 Pin
Signal
8
CTS
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