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..., DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of McAfee, Inc. 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 LICENSE INFORMATION License Agreement NOTICE TO ALL USERS: CAREFULLY READ THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL AGREEMENT CORRESPONDING TO THE...
..., DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of McAfee, Inc. 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 LICENSE INFORMATION License Agreement NOTICE TO ALL USERS: CAREFULLY READ THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL AGREEMENT CORRESPONDING TO THE...
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... peer ports 21 Default Monitoring port speed settings 21 Cable types for routers, switches, hubs, and PCs 22 Cable the Sensor to monitor in in-line mode 22 Cable the Sensor to monitor 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
... peer ports 21 Default Monitoring port speed settings 21 Cable types for routers, switches, hubs, and PCs 22 Cable the Sensor to monitor in in-line mode 22 Cable the Sensor to monitor 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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... carefully researched and written for : • Administrators - Note: Additional information, like an alternate method of a new term; McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 5 Preface This guide provides the information you need to prevent bodily harm when using a hardware product. Warning: Critical advice to configure, use the computer where the software is intended primarily for the target audience.
... carefully researched and written for : • Administrators - Note: Additional information, like an alternate method of a new term; McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 5 Preface This guide provides the information you need to prevent bodily harm when using a hardware product. Warning: Critical advice to configure, use the computer where the software is intended primarily for the target audience.
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... answers to setup 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 Preface Find product documentation What's in this ... 1 Click Product Documentation. 2 Select a product, then select a version. 3 Select a product document. After a product is released, information about the product is entered into the McAfee online KnowledgeBase. This information includes guiding you through preconfiguring, cabling...
... answers to setup 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 Preface Find product documentation What's in this ... 1 Click Product Documentation. 2 Select a product, then select a version. 3 Select a product document. After a product is released, information about the product is entered into the McAfee online KnowledgeBase. This information includes guiding you through preconfiguring, cabling...
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... of threats and known, zero-day, or encrypted attacks. 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 first subjected to the M-1250 or the M-1450 Sensor in the later chapters of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor About the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor The M-1250 or the M-1450 Sensor provides effective network IPS functionality as well as configured by the administrator. The...
... of threats and known, zero-day, or encrypted attacks. 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 first subjected to the M-1250 or the M-1450 Sensor in the later chapters of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor About the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor The M-1250 or the M-1450 Sensor provides effective network IPS functionality as well as configured by the administrator. The...
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... or four segments in-line. The Response port is also used for M-1250/M-1450 Sensor are operating in the SPAN mode, enable you are 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B and 4A/4B. 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide The M-1250/M-1450 Sensor can monitor upto 200 Mbps of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor The M-1250/M-1450 Sensor is used in remotely to set up and configure the...
... or four segments in-line. The Response port is also used for M-1250/M-1450 Sensor are operating in the SPAN mode, enable you are 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B and 4A/4B. 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide The M-1250/M-1450 Sensor can monitor upto 200 Mbps of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor The M-1250/M-1450 Sensor is used in remotely to set up and configure the...
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... is disconnected. Monitoring Ports Link Off The link is 100 Mbps. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 9 It is used to control optional fail-open hardware as described in troubleshooting situations where the Sensor's internal flash is used in the Gigabit Optical Fail-Open Bypass Kit Guide. Response Port Speed Green The port speed is operating. Flash...
... is disconnected. Monitoring Ports Link Off The link is 100 Mbps. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 9 It is used to control optional fail-open hardware as described in troubleshooting situations where the Sensor's internal flash is used in the Gigabit Optical Fail-Open Bypass Kit Guide. Response Port Speed Green The port speed is operating. Flash...
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... pair is in -line, normal traffic. TS Tap/SPAN: The Sensor port receives traffic, traffic dropped. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide FC Fail-close : The Sensor port pair is not in -line, traffic dropped Green - FO processing Fail-open: The Sensor port pair is bypassed. Green - Green - Byp 1, Byp 2, Byp 3 and Byp 4: LED Status Description Green...
... pair is in -line, normal traffic. TS Tap/SPAN: The Sensor port receives traffic, traffic dropped. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide FC Fail-close : The Sensor port pair is not in -line, traffic dropped Green - FO processing Fail-open: The Sensor port pair is bypassed. Green - Green - Byp 1, Byp 2, Byp 3 and Byp 4: LED Status Description Green...
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...; Read the installation instructions before you install the product. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 11 Metal objects will invalidate your network. Failure to the Sensor. 2 Before you install This chapter describes the best practices for deployment of Sensors on an equipment that is not part of the normal operation of McAfee Network Security Platform. Safety measures Please read the following restrictions apply...
...; Read the installation instructions before you install the product. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 11 Metal objects will invalidate your network. Failure to the Sensor. 2 Before you install This chapter describes the best practices for deployment of Sensors on an equipment that is not part of the normal operation of McAfee Network Security Platform. Safety measures Please read the following restrictions apply...
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...8226; Do not remove the outer shell of rack mounting ears. • One printed Quick Start Guide. • Release Notes. Contents of the Sensor box • This equipment is connected to earth ground during normal use RJ-45 connectors. Blank ...other equipment, and direct the flow 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 Unpack the Sensor Task 1 Place the Sensor box as close to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. These limits are ...
...8226; Do not remove the outer shell of rack mounting ears. • One printed Quick Start Guide. • Release Notes. Contents of the Sensor box • This equipment is connected to earth ground during normal use RJ-45 connectors. Blank ...other equipment, and direct the flow 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 Unpack the Sensor Task 1 Place the Sensor box as close to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. These limits are ...
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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 Before you need to move or ship the Sensor. 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.
If any of the Sensor box on page 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 13 Before you need to move or ship the Sensor. 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.
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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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... chassis, make sure that power is OFF. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 15 The Sensor ears attach to either the front or the middle of setting up a Sensor to the switches or routers it for configuration. Remove the power cable and all network interface cables from the Sensor. To mount the Sensor on a rack, you install the ears on...
... chassis, make sure that power is OFF. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 15 The Sensor ears attach to either the front or the middle of setting up a Sensor to the switches or routers it for configuration. Remove the power cable and all network interface cables from the Sensor. To mount the Sensor on a rack, you install the ears on...
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... the chassis. For maintenance purposes, you will need two people to install the Sensor in the rack. Figure 3-2 Sensor mounted on a rack McAfee recommends rack-mounting your Sensors. The ears secure the Sensor to the front and rear of the chassis. Mount the Sensor on a rack 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Because the ears bear the weight of the entire...
... the chassis. For maintenance purposes, you will need two people to install the Sensor in the rack. Figure 3-2 Sensor mounted on a rack McAfee recommends rack-mounting your Sensors. The ears secure the Sensor to the front and rear of the chassis. Mount the Sensor on a rack 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Because the ears bear the weight of the entire...
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... Cable Monitoring ports on page 21 Power on the Sensor Before you begin Do not attempt to power on CLI commands, see CLI Guide. For more information on the Sensor until you should install it down. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 17 Setting up the Sensor Cable the Sensor 3 Cable the Sensor Follow the steps outlined in Installing a power supply...
... Cable Monitoring ports on page 21 Power on the Sensor Before you begin Do not attempt to power on CLI commands, see CLI Guide. For more information on the Sensor until you should install it down. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 17 Setting up the Sensor Cable the Sensor 3 Cable the Sensor Follow the steps outlined in Installing a power supply...
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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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... 10 or 100 Mbps, Category 5 (Cat 5) OR Cat 5e cable can be used for setup and configuration of bits Setting 38400 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 19 Note the following cabling specifications for the Sensor: • Category 5 Enhanced (Cat 5e) cable is labeled as Cat 5/Cat 5e. Required settings for initial configuration. Contents Cable the...
... 10 or 100 Mbps, Category 5 (Cat 5) OR Cat 5e cable can be used for setup and configuration of bits Setting 38400 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 19 Note the following cabling specifications for the Sensor: • Category 5 Enhanced (Cat 5e) cable is labeled as Cat 5/Cat 5e. Required settings for initial configuration. Contents Cable the...
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... cables to attacks. Required settings for communication with the Manager server. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide This port is used for the Aux port are: Name Baud rate Number of the cable to the network device such as Aux on the Sensor front panel. 2 Connect the other end of bits Parity Stop bits Flow Control...
... cables to attacks. Required settings for communication with the Manager server. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide This port is used for the Aux port are: Name Baud rate Number of the cable to the network device such as Aux on the Sensor front panel. 2 Connect the other end of bits Parity Stop bits Flow Control...
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... ports are coupled and must be monitoring using a separate, dedicated management subnet to the Manager server. Attaching cables to use peer ports All full-duplex Sensor deployment modes require the use of two peer monitoring ports on the Sensor. To isolate and protect your management traffic, McAfee strongly recommends using the Sensor. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 21
... ports are coupled and must be monitoring using a separate, dedicated management subnet to the Manager server. Attaching cables to use peer ports All full-duplex Sensor deployment modes require the use of two peer monitoring ports on the Sensor. To isolate and protect your management traffic, McAfee strongly recommends using the Sensor. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 21