36 Chapter 2 Installing option cards in the Nortel VPN Router 1100

2The VPN Router 1100 must be running Version 5.05.330, 6.05.140 and later, 7.00.062, 7.05.100 and later, or 7.05.300 and later. The VPN Router 1100 supports 10/100 Mbps operation only.

3The VPN Router 1100 must be running Version 5.0 or later.

4The VPN Router 1100 must be running Version 4.90 or later.

5The VPN Router 1100 must be running Version 4.80 or later.

6The VPN Router 1100 must be running Version 4.80 or later.

7The VPN Router 1100 must be running Version 4.80 or later.

To install a new LAN, WAN, or serial option card:

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

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

Command line interface: 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 Nortel VPN Router Using the Command Line Interface.

2Wait for the system to shut down.

3Turn off the VPN Router 1100 power.

The power switch and power outlet are on the rear of the VPN Router 1100.

4Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and then disconnect the cord from the VPN Router 1100.

Warning: Risk of electric shock

Make sure to turn off the VPN Router 1100 and unplug it before you attempt to remove or install an option card.

5Remove the cables attached to the ports of the VPN Router 1100.

6If there are option cards currently installed, unscrew the two screws on each bracket and remove the bracket.

Caution: Risk of equipment damage

Unscrew the option card brackets before you remove the cover from the VPN Router 1100, or you will damage the option cards.

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Nortel Networks 1050, 1100, 1010 manual Installing option cards in the Nortel VPN Router

1010, 1050, 1100 specifications

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