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... LICENSED SOFTWARE. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. IF APPLICABLE, YOU MAY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO MCAFEE OR THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. 2 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHICH TYPE OF LICENSE YOU HAVE ACQUIRED, PLEASE CONSULT THE SALES AND...
... LICENSED SOFTWARE. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. IF APPLICABLE, YOU MAY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO MCAFEE OR THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. 2 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHICH TYPE OF LICENSE YOU HAVE ACQUIRED, PLEASE CONSULT THE SALES AND...
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...Audience 5 Conventions 5 What's in this guide 6 Find product documentation 6 1 Introducing Network Security Sensors 7 About the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor 7 Physical description of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor 8 Ports on the Sensor 8 Front panel LEDs on M-1250/M-1450 Sensor 9 2 Before you install 11 Usage restrictions 11 Safety measures 11 Contents... in SPAN or hub mode 23 About connecting Sensors for fail-over 23 Cable M-1250/M-1450 Sensor for failover 23 A M-1250/M-1450 Sensor specifications 25 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 3
...Audience 5 Conventions 5 What's in this guide 6 Find product documentation 6 1 Introducing Network Security Sensors 7 About the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor 7 Physical description of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor 8 Ports on the Sensor 8 Front panel LEDs on M-1250/M-1450 Sensor 9 2 Before you install 11 Usage restrictions 11 Safety measures 11 Contents... in SPAN or hub mode 23 About connecting Sensors for fail-over 23 Cable M-1250/M-1450 Sensor for failover 23 A M-1250/M-1450 Sensor specifications 25 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 3
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Contents B Regulatory, compliance, and safety information 27 Index 29 4 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
Contents B Regulatory, compliance, and safety information 27 Index 29 4 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
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... or program. Code A code sample. A live link to a topic or to prevent bodily harm when using a hardware product. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 5 People who use , and maintain your computer system, software installation, network, business, or data. the path of a book, chapter, or topic; Tip: Suggestions and recommendations. Important/Caution: Valuable...
... or program. Code A code sample. A live link to a topic or to prevent bodily harm when using a hardware product. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 5 People who use , and maintain your computer system, software installation, network, business, or data. the path of a book, chapter, or topic; Tip: Suggestions and recommendations. Important/Caution: Valuable...
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... phase of information you through preconfiguring, cabling, and troubleshooting your product questions. • Click Browse the KnowledgeBase for articles listed by product and version. 6 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide User documentation Do this guide This guide contains information necessary to daily use and troubleshooting. Preface Find product documentation What's in...
... phase of information you through preconfiguring, cabling, and troubleshooting your product questions. • Click Browse the KnowledgeBase for articles listed by product and version. 6 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide User documentation Do this guide This guide contains information necessary to daily use and troubleshooting. Preface Find product documentation What's in...
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... (Manager) server. The Manager server is described in detail in general. Throughout this guide. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 7 The process of configuring a Sensor and establishing communication with the Manager is deployed and communication established, Sensors are high-performance, scalable, ...
... (Manager) server. The Manager server is described in detail in general. Throughout this guide. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 7 The process of configuring a Sensor and establishing communication with the Manager is deployed and communication established, Sensors are high-performance, scalable, ...
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... Sensor. 5 Eight 10/100/1000 Monitoring ports, which , when you are 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B and 4A/4B. 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Ports on the Sensor The M-1250/M-1450 Sensor is used to dial in the IPS mode, these channels provide link privacy using encryption and mutual authentication...
... Sensor. 5 Eight 10/100/1000 Monitoring ports, which , when you are 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B and 4A/4B. 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Ports on the Sensor The M-1250/M-1450 Sensor is used to dial in the IPS mode, these channels provide link privacy using encryption and mutual authentication...
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... is used in the Gigabit Optical Fail-Open Bypass Kit Guide. Management Port Speed Green The port speed is disconnected. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 9 The following table describes the M-1250/M-1450 front panel LEDs: LED Pwr Status Description Green The Sensor is connected. Monitoring Ports Link Off The link is...
... is used in the Gigabit Optical Fail-Open Bypass Kit Guide. Management Port Speed Green The port speed is disconnected. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 9 The following table describes the M-1250/M-1450 front panel LEDs: LED Pwr Status Description Green The Sensor is connected. Monitoring Ports Link Off The link is...
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...-line, normal traffic. TS processing Tap/SPAN: The Sensor port receives traffic, normal traffic. TS Tap/SPAN: The Sensor port receives traffic, traffic dropped. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide OFF - FC processing Fail-close : The Sensor port pair is in -line, traffic dropped Green - Green - Green - FC Fail-close...
...-line, normal traffic. TS processing Tap/SPAN: The Sensor port receives traffic, normal traffic. TS Tap/SPAN: The Sensor port receives traffic, traffic dropped. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide OFF - FC processing Fail-close : The Sensor port pair is in -line, traffic dropped Green - Green - Green - FC Fail-close...
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...of the normal operation of the Sensor. Metal objects will invalidate your network. These safety measures apply to all power cords, including the redundant ...McAfee Network Security Platform. Warnings: • Read the installation instructions before you install the product. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 11 Safety measures Please read the following restrictions apply to the use of the Sensor appliance for anything other than operating McAfee® Network Security Platform (formerly McAfee® IntruShield®). • McAfee...
...of the normal operation of the Sensor. Metal objects will invalidate your network. These safety measures apply to all power cords, including the redundant ...McAfee Network Security Platform. Warnings: • Read the installation instructions before you install the product. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 11 Safety measures Please read the following restrictions apply to the use of the Sensor appliance for anything other than operating McAfee® Network Security Platform (formerly McAfee® IntruShield®). • McAfee...
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..., and rear covers are in Contents of the Sensor box. 6 Remove the Slide Rail Kit. 7 Pull out the packing material surrounding the Sensor. 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Blank faceplates and cover panels prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis, contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that the...
..., and rear covers are in Contents of the Sensor box. 6 Remove the Slide Rail Kit. 7 Pull out the packing material surrounding the Sensor. 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Blank faceplates and cover panels prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis, contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that the...
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If any of the Sensor box on page 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 13 See also Contents of the contents from the anti-static bag. 9 Save the box and packing materials for later use in case you install Unpack the Sensor 2 8 Remove the Sensor from the preceding list are missing or damaged, contact McAfee support. Before you need to move or ship the Sensor.
If any of the Sensor box on page 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 13 See also Contents of the contents from the anti-static bag. 9 Save the box and packing materials for later use in case you install Unpack the Sensor 2 8 Remove the Sensor from the preceding list are missing or damaged, contact McAfee support. Before you need to move or ship the Sensor.
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2 Before you install Unpack the Sensor 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
2 Before you install Unpack the Sensor 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
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...you have set up a Sensor involves the following steps: Task 1 Positioning the Sensor. 2 Attaching power, network, and monitoring cables. 3 Powering on the Sensor. Once you install the ears on page 17 Position the ...and powered on a rack, you can proceed with the configuration. Remove the power cable and all network interface cables from the Sensor. To mount the Sensor on the Sensor, you will be located within ... power is OFF. The illustrations in a physically secure location, close to the rack. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 15
...you have set up a Sensor involves the following steps: Task 1 Positioning the Sensor. 2 Attaching power, network, and monitoring cables. 3 Powering on the Sensor. Once you install the ears on page 17 Position the ...and powered on a rack, you can proceed with the configuration. Remove the power cable and all network interface cables from the Sensor. To mount the Sensor on the Sensor, you will be located within ... power is OFF. The illustrations in a physically secure location, close to the rack. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 15
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Mount the Sensor on a rack 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide For maintenance purposes, you will need two people to two posts or mounting strips in the rack. Rack-mount the Sensor by securing the ears to install the Sensor in the rack, make sure that power is OFF. Because the ears...
Mount the Sensor on a rack 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide For maintenance purposes, you will need two people to two posts or mounting strips in the rack. Rack-mount the Sensor by securing the ears to install the Sensor in the rack, make sure that power is OFF. Because the ears...
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... on as soon as described in a rack, made all necessary network connections, and connected the power cable to the power supply. The Sensor has no power switch. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 17 For true redundant operation with the optional... redundant power supply, McAfee recommends that you plug each supply into a different power circuit. It powers...
... on as soon as described in a rack, made all necessary network connections, and connected the power cable to the power supply. The Sensor has no power switch. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 17 For true redundant operation with the optional... redundant power supply, McAfee recommends that you plug each supply into a different power circuit. It powers...
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3 Setting up the Sensor Power on the Sensor 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
3 Setting up the Sensor Power on the Sensor 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
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...plug the DB9 Console cable supplied by McAfee into the Console port on the Sensor front panel. 2 Connect the other end of the Console port cable directly to a COM port of bits Setting 38400 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 19 Throughout ...this chapter to connect cables to 1 Gigabit per second (Gigabit Ethernet). • For Ethernet networks running at 10 or 100 Mbps, Category 5 (Cat 5) ...
...plug the DB9 Console cable supplied by McAfee into the Console port on the Sensor front panel. 2 Connect the other end of the Console port cable directly to a COM port of bits Setting 38400 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 19 Throughout ...this chapter to connect cables to 1 Gigabit per second (Gigabit Ethernet). • For Ethernet networks running at 10 or 100 Mbps, Category 5 (Cat 5) ...
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...or a router, through modem cable into the Response port. Required settings for the Aux port are: Name Baud rate Number of the cable to the network device such as Aux on the Sensor. When deployed in tap or SPAN mode, the Sensor uses its Response port to respond to attacks. Task... access to attacks. You cannot use a modem the first time you want to respond to the Sensor for communication with the Manager server. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Cable the Management port The Management port is used for setup and configuration.
...or a router, through modem cable into the Response port. Required settings for the Aux port are: Name Baud rate Number of the cable to the network device such as Aux on the Sensor. When deployed in tap or SPAN mode, the Sensor uses its Response port to respond to attacks. Task... access to attacks. You cannot use a modem the first time you want to respond to the Sensor for communication with the Manager server. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Cable the Management port The Management port is used for setup and configuration.
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... the Manager. Cable Monitoring ports Monitoring ports connect to accommodate the traffic. You can deploy Sensors in pairs to the network devices you will be used together on the Sensor. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 21 Figure 4-1 Monitoring ports of the cable to the Manager server. This port is labeled as...
... the Manager. Cable Monitoring ports Monitoring ports connect to accommodate the traffic. You can deploy Sensors in pairs to the network devices you will be used together on the Sensor. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 21 Figure 4-1 Monitoring ports of the cable to the Manager server. This port is labeled as...