Unit Installation NetVanta 4300/4400 Series
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Installing the NetVanta VPN Accelerator Card (included in P/N 4200368L1)

The optional VPN Accelerator Card plugs into a 32-bit PCI slot and is designed to be used in the

NetVanta4305 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 23. NetVanta VPN Accelerator Card Installation

The AOS Enhanced Feature Pack software is required to take advantage of the VPN

acceleration features of this card.

The accelerator card is intended to be installed by qualified service personnel only.

Instructions for Installing the VPN Accelerator Card
Step Action
1 Remove power from the unit.
2 Remove the screws holding the base unit and the cover together, and, if necessary, the two
mounting brackets (see Figure 23).
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 PCI 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.
STATUS
NET
WAN
DBU
TD
RD
TD
RD
LNK
LAN 2
NetVanta 4305
ST
A
TUS
ACTIVITY
TEST
WIDE SLOT 1
TD
RD
LNK
LAN 1
NET
WAN
DBU
TD
RD