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Unit Installation NetVanta 1000/1000R Series Hardware Installation Guide
60 Copyright © 2008 ADTRAN, Inc. 61200500L1-34N
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
NetVanta 1224STR 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 40. 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 NetVanta VPN accelerator card is intended to be serviced/installed by qualified
service personnel only.
Instructions for Installing the NetVanta VPN Accelerator Card
Step Action
1 Remove power from the unit.
2 Remove the nine screws and, if necessary, two mounting brackets (see Figure 40).
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.