Nortel Networks 2700 manual Shutting down the system to add or replace hardware

60 Chapter 4 Installing option cards and DIMMs

Shutting down the system to add or replace hardware

To install or replace an option card or a DIMM, you must first shut down the VPN Router 2700 and unplug it.

Warning: Risk of electric shock

Shut down the VPN Router 2700 as described in this section before you attempt to add or replace an option card or DIMM.

To shut down the VPN Router 2700:

1Use the Web GUI or the command line interface (CLI) to shut down the gateway.

•Web GUI: Choose Admin > Shutdown. Select the option to power off the gateway after shutdown.

•CLI: Use the reload command to shut down the system. For example, enter reload power-off disable-logins “Upgrade hardware”

For the complete syntax of the reload command, see the Nortel VPN Router Using the Command Line Interface (NN46110-507).

2Wait for the system to shut down.

3Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and then disconnect the cord from the VPN Router 2700.

The power receptacle is on the rear of the VPN Router 2700.

Warning: Risk of electric shock

Turn off the VPN Router 2700, and unplug the power cord before you attempt to remove or install an option card or DIMM.

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