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62 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 2750 and unplug it.
Warning: Risk of electric shock
Shut down the VPN Router 2750 as described in this section before you attempt to add or replace an option card or DIMM.
To shut down the VPN Router 2750:
1Use the Web graphical user interface (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
For the complete syntax of the reload command, see Nortel VPN Router Using the Command Line Interface
2Wait for the system to shut down.
3Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and then disconnect the cord from the VPN Router 2750.
The power receptacle is on the rear of the VPN Router 2750 (see Figure 7 on page 37).