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5 Connecting PMC Network Interface Cards The IP1200 Seriess support packet tracing for analysis by using the tcpdump program in the IPSO operating system. The dual-port Gigabit Ethernet NICs support PCI operation at 33 MHz, 66 MHz, and 100 Mhz. Fiber-Optic Gigabit Ethernet NIC Connectors and Cables To connect the fiber-optic Gigabit Ethernet NIC to other network components, use a fiber-optic cable with an LC connector for each NIC interface. The destination end of the cable can be either LC or SC, depending on the type of connector required for the destination Gigabit Ethernet device. You can also use a half-duplex LC-to-LC cable to loop back the transmit port of an interface to the receive port. Two LC-to-SC cables are included with dual-port Gigabit Ethernet NICs. You can order appropriate adapter cables separately from a cable vendor of your choice. Dual-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet NIC The Nokia IP1200 Series Security Platform supports Nokia-approved, dual-port copper Gigabit Ethernet NICs installed on a 6U PMC carrier. The IP1200 Series can accommodate up to four Gigabit Ethernet NICs. When you purchase a copper Gigabit Ethernet NIC with your IP1200 Series, the NIC is installed before the appliance is delivered to you. For information about how to add or replace a NIC, see Chapter 4, "Installing and Replacing Network Interface Cards." Performance Considerations If you are using two dual-port copper Gigabit Ethernet NICs in an IP1200 Series, place one NIC in each of the two 6U PMC card carrier units to get 80 Nokia IP1200 Series Security Platform Installation Guide