Network Interface Cards

NIC Types

Table 1 describes the NICs and the Versa Operating System^TM (VOS^TM) software releases in which the NIC is supported.

Table 1: CSG355 and CSG365 NIC Support

NIC Type and Model	NIC Options	Description	VOS Support
Gigabit Ethernet
NIC-4GP	4-port RJ45 copper PoE/PoE+	Supports IEEE 802.3af Type 1 PoE and IEEE 802.3at Type 2 PoE+ devices over CAT 5e. Each port can supply up to 30 W of power, with a maximum of 60 W for the module.	Releases 21.2.1 and later
NIC-4GP-120 W	4-port RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet	Supports IEEE 802.3af Type 1 PoE and IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4 PoE+ devices 802.3at-2009 over CAT 5e. Each port can supply up to 30 W of power, with a maximum of 120 W for the module.	Releases 21.2.1 and later
NIC-4GF	4-port Gigabit Ethernet SFP	Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet MMF or SMF 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX.	Releases 21.2.3 and later
ADSL+/VDSL
NIC-1VA	1 RJ45 port ADSL+/VDSL, Annex A	Single-port ADSL+/VDSL module that supports Annex A (POTS)	Releases 21.2.1 and later
NIC-1VB	1 RJ45 port ADSL+/VDSL, Annex B	Single-port ADSL+/VDSL module that supports Annex B (ISDN)	Releases 21.2.1 and later
T1/E1
NIC-4DS	4-ports RJ45 T1/E1	Supports T1/E1 framing Supports all common formats Supports PPP, HDLC, and Frame Relay encapsulations	Releases 21.2.1 and later

The CSG355 and CSG365 appliances offer interface modularity, providing four Ethernet ports that support both Type 1 and Type 2 PoE devices. Each port can provide up to 30 W of power, with a maximum of 60 W for the module, for connecting PoE devices such as cameras, access points, and VoIP handsets. The CSG355 and CSG365 appliances support two types of NICs:

1-GB copper Gigabit Ethernet port
1-GB copper Gigabit Ethernet with PoE port

The four Ethernet ports on the NIC module are labeled Port 6 through Port 9.

Figure 1 shows the four RJ-45 connectors for the four Ethernet ports (1-GB copper GE port and for the 1-GB Copper GE with PoE port).

Figure 1: CSG355 RJ-45 Connectors for 1-GB Copper GE Port with PoE Port

Figure 2 shows the four RJ-45 connectors slots for the 1-GB Copper GE combination port.

Figure 2: CSG355 RJ-45 Connectors for 1-GB Copper GE Combination Port

Figure 3 shows the CSG350 series appliance VNI port mapping.

Figure 3: CSG350 RJ-45 Connectors for 1-GB Copper GE Combination Port

NIC Specifications

Table 2 lists the NIC specifications for a CSG300 series appliance.

Table 2: CSG300 Series NIC Specifications

Item	Specification
Item Specification
Typical power consumption	10 Watts
System power input	3.3 VDC @ 3A
PoE power adapter input	54 VDC @ 2.78A, 100-240 VAC @ 2A, 50-60 Hz
Physical Specifications
Height	1.54" (39 mm)
Width	3.25" (82.5 mm)
Depth	5.52" (140 mm)
Weight
NIC-8GE	0.33 lb (150 gm)
NIC-4GP-120 W	0.44 lb (200 gm)
NIC-1VA/1VB	0.33 lb (150 gm)
NIC-4DS	0.44 lb (200 gm)
NIC-4GF	0.33 lb (150 gm)
Package Specifications
Package height	3.25" (82.55 mm)
Package width	6" (152.4 mm)
Package depth	9" (228.6 mm)
Package weight	0.77 lb (350 gm)
Operating Conditions
Temperature	0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Humidity	10 to 85% relative humidity
Altitude	Maximum 3000 m (10000 ft)
Noise level	0 dBm
Storage Conditions
Temperature	–20 to 70°C (–4 to 158°F) at sea level
Humidity	10 to 85% relative humidity

DSL NIC Modules

Versa CSG series appliances have digital subscriber line (DSL) capabilities, with interfaces that can operate in asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL2+) mode and very high speed digital subscriber line (VDSL2) mode networks. ADSL2+/VDSL2 NIC modules support a single WAN interface, allowing you to connect to ADSL2 and VDSL2 networks, providing high-speed digital data transmission between customer premises equipment (CPE) and DSL access multiplexers (DSLAMs).

You can use ADSL2+/VDSL2 NIC modules to upgrade existing xDSL infrastructure. You can install or remove them on a CSG300 series appliance while the appliance is powered off. These modules have built-in impulse over-voltage protection.

ADSL2+/VDSL2 NIC modules are built on a high performance chipset that conforms to VDSL2 or ADSL2+ standards, driving data rates up to 200+ Mbps downstream and upstream directions on twisted pair copper connections using a carrier band up to 30 MHz. The ADSL2+/VDSL2 NIC module is available in two SKUs with the following standards supported:

Annex A for POTS-based DSL line connections
- VDSL2: ITU-T G.993.2 Profiles 8, 12, 17, 30 MHz
- VDSL2 G.993.2 Profile 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 12a, 12b, 17a. 30a
- ADSL: ITU-T G.992.1/3/5 Annexes A, L and M
- ITU-T G.993.5 Vectoring
- ITU-T G.998.4 PHY Layer Re-Transmission profiles up to 30 MHz
Annex B for ISDN-based DSL line connections
- VDSL2: ITU-T G.993.2 Profiles 8, 12, 17, 30 MHz
- VDSL2 G.993.2 Profile 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 12a, 12b, 17a. 30a
- ADSL: ITU-T G.992.1/3/5 Annexes B and J, T1.413
- ITU-T G.993.5 Vectoring
- ITU-T G.998.4 PHY Layer Re-Transmission profiles up to 30 MHz

You can deploy Versa Operating System^TM (VOS^TM) SD-WAN, security, routing, and network performance management features on ADSL2+ and VDSL2 interfaces. VDSL2 interfaces support triple-play services, such as voice, video, data, and high-definition television (HDTV).

ADSL2+ and VDSL2 interfaces support the following encapsulation types:

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet over ATM (PPPoEoA)
VLAN

You can configure ATM, LLC, or VC-MUX-based transparent bridging for the NIC with the virtual path identifier (VPI)/virtual channel identifier (VCI) configuration option. VOS network packet processing includes a full set of Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 to Layer 7 functions, including VLAN and other methods to separate traffic.

Versa Networks recommends using surge protection devices for WAN lines, such as on DSL lines, to protect appliances from electrical surge and spikes that can come from the copper wire. For more information, see Surge Protection for WAN Lines.