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The Cloud Services Gateway (CSG) 700 series appliances have fixed platform with no field-replaceable parts, designed to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 level-2 ready. So, you can purchase CSG700 series appliances with network interface cards (NICs). Addition or removal of NICs is not allowed.

NIC Types

Tables 1, 2, and 3 describe the NICs and the Versa Operating SystemTM (VOSTM) software releases in which the NIC is supported.

Table 1: CSG730 NIC Support

NIC Type and Model NIC Options Description VOS Support
Gigabit Ethernet      
  • NIC-4GP
 4-port RJ45 copper Gigabit Ethernet PoE/PoE+NIC, 60 W
  • 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 copper Gigabit Ethernet PoE/PoE+NIC, 120 W
  • Supports IEEE 802.3af Type 1 PoE and IEEE 802.3at Type 2 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
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

Table 2: CSG750, CSG750R, CSG770, and CSG770R NIC Support

NIC Type and Model NIC Options Description VOS Support
Gigabit Ethernet      
  • NIC-4GP
 4-port RJ45 copper Gigabit Ethernet PoE/PoE+ NIC, 60 W
  • 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 copper Gigabit Ethernet PoE/PoE+NIC, 120 W
  • 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 Releases 22.1.4 and later
  • NIC-8GE
 8-port RJ45 copper Gigabit Ethernet copper
  • Supports 10/100/1000BASE-T over CAT 5e
 Release 21.1.3, Releases 21.2.2, and Releases 22.1.4 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, Releases 22.1.4 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, Releases 22.1.4 and later
T1/E1      
  • NIC-4DS
 4-port RJ45 T1/E1
  • Supports T1/E1 framing
  • Supports all common formats
  • Supports PPP, HDLC, and Frame Relay encapsulations.
 Releases 21.2.1, Releases 22.1.4 and later

Table 3: CSG780R NIC Support

NIC Type and Model NIC Options Description VOS Support
NIC-8GE 8-port RJ45 copper Gigabit Ethernet
  • Supports 10/100/1000BASE-T over CAT 5e
 Releases 22.1.4 and later

NIC-4GP-120 W

 4-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE-120 W NIC
  • 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 22.1.4 and later
NIC-4GF

4-port Gigabit Ethernet SFP

 Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet Releases 22.1.4 and later

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

Figure 1 shows the four RJ-45 connectors for the four Ethernet ports. (1 GbE port and for the 1 GbE with PoE port.)

Figure 1: RJ-45 Connectors for 1 GbE Port with or without PoE Port

CSG730 Port with RJ45 4X NIC and POE .png


Figure 2 shows the four RJ-45 connectors/SFP slots for the 1 GbE /SFP combination port.

Figure 2: RJ-45 Connectors or SFP Slots for 1 GbE /SFP Combination Port

CSG730 Port no NIC .png

NIC Specifications

Table 4 lists the NIC specifications for CSG700 series chassis.

Table 4: CSG700 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 @ 2.78 A, 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 SystemTM (VOSTM) 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.

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