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Preface
The VPN Router 2700 is part of the Nortel VPN Router product family. Nortel VPN Router 2700 supports secure, reliable IP VPNs in a single, integrated
hardware device. Throughout this guide, the VPN Router 2700 is also referred to as the gateway.
This guide provides instructions about how to install the VPN Router 2700 in an equipment rack and how to install and replace option cards and dual inline memory modules (DIMM). This guide also provides some initial configuration information and includes technical specifications for the VPN Router 2700.
For complete information about configuring and monitoring the VPN Router 2700, see the documentation on the software CD. For information about VPN Router documentation, see “Related publications” on page 23.
Before you begin
This guide is intended for qualified service personnel who are installing the VPN Router 2700 for the first time or who need to install or replace any of the following field replaceable units (FRU):
•LAN, WAN, and serial interface cards
•VPN Accelerator cards (VPN Router Security Accelerator card and Hardware Accelerator card)
•SSL VPN Module 1000
•dual inline memory modules (DIMM)
Before you install the VPN Router 2700, install all network wiring on the premises using standard cable system practices.