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Contents Preface 5 About this guide 5 Audience 5 Conventions 5 What's in this guide 6 Find product documentation 6 1 Overview 7 About Network Security Sensors 7 Functions of a Sensor 7 Network topology considerations 8 M-3050/M-4050 key features 9 M-3050/M-4050 physical description 9 Ports 9 Front panel LEDs 10 2 Before you install 13 Usage restrictions 13 ... Cables to the Sensor 25 Cable the Console port 25 Cable the Auxiliary port 26 Connect the cable to the Response port 26 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 3
Contents Preface 5 About this guide 5 Audience 5 Conventions 5 What's in this guide 6 Find product documentation 6 1 Overview 7 About Network Security Sensors 7 Functions of a Sensor 7 Network topology considerations 8 M-3050/M-4050 key features 9 M-3050/M-4050 physical description 9 Ports 9 Front panel LEDs 10 2 Before you install 13 Usage restrictions 13 ... Cables to the Sensor 25 Cable the Console port 25 Cable the Auxiliary port 26 Connect the cable to the Response port 26 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 3
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... 29 How does the fail-open function work 30 5 Troubleshooting the Sensor 33 6 Sensor technical specifications 35 A Regulatory, compliance, and safety information 37 Index 39 4 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide
... 29 How does the fail-open function work 30 5 Troubleshooting the Sensor 33 6 Sensor technical specifications 35 A Regulatory, compliance, and safety information 37 Index 39 4 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide
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... guide is strongly emphasized. Bold User input or Path Text that the user types; Note: Additional information, like an alternate method of its features. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 5 The information in this guide, and how the guide is running and can access some or all of accessing an...
... guide is strongly emphasized. Bold User input or Path Text that the user types; Note: Additional information, like an alternate method of its features. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 5 The information in this guide, and how the guide is running and can access some or all of accessing an...
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...and troubleshooting. KnowledgeBase • Click Search the KnowledgeBase for articles listed by product and version. 6 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide User documentation Do this guide This guide contains information necessary to your Sensor.... This information includes guiding you need during each phase of product implementation, from installation to the McAfee Technical Support ServicePortal at http://mysupport.mcafee.com. 2 Under Self Service, access the type of information you through preconfiguring, cabling, and ...
...and troubleshooting. KnowledgeBase • Click Search the KnowledgeBase for articles listed by product and version. 6 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide User documentation Do this guide This guide contains information necessary to your Sensor.... This information includes guiding you need during each phase of product implementation, from installation to the McAfee Technical Support ServicePortal at http://mysupport.mcafee.com. 2 Under Self Service, access the type of information you through preconfiguring, cabling, and ...
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... primary function of configuring a Sensor and establishing communication with the Manager is detected. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 7 The process of a McAfee® Network Security Sensor (Sensor) is detected. The Sensor examines the header and data portion of McAfee® Network Security Sensors in general and the M-3050/ M-4050 Sensor model in particular. 1 Overview This...
... primary function of configuring a Sensor and establishing communication with the Manager is detected. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 7 The process of a McAfee® Network Security Sensor (Sensor) is detected. The Sensor examines the header and data portion of McAfee® Network Security Sensors in general and the M-3050/ M-4050 Sensor model in particular. 1 Overview This...
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... even blocking attack packets entirely before they reach the intended target. In the illustration, McAfee® Network Security Platform (formerly McAfee® IntruShield®) provides IPS protection to its configured policy. High port-density and virtualization provides a highly scalable solution, while Network Security Platform protects against Web and eCommerce mail server exploits. Sensor can perform many types of...
... even blocking attack packets entirely before they reach the intended target. In the illustration, McAfee® Network Security Platform (formerly McAfee® IntruShield®) provides IPS protection to its configured policy. High port-density and virtualization provides a highly scalable solution, while Network Security Platform protects against Web and eCommerce mail server exploits. Sensor can perform many types of...
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... port RS-232C Auxiliary port RJ-11 Fail-Open Control ports SFP Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports XFP 10 Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports Compact Flash port McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 9 Additionally, it supports four 1 Gigabit full-duplex Ethernet segments or eight 1 Gigabit SPAN ports transmitting aggregated traffic. Ports The...
... port RS-232C Auxiliary port RJ-11 Fail-Open Control ports SFP Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports XFP 10 Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports Compact Flash port McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 9 Additionally, it supports four 1 Gigabit full-duplex Ethernet segments or eight 1 Gigabit SPAN ports transmitting aggregated traffic. Ports The...
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...of the M-3050/M-4050 when deployed in in tap mode. The Monitoring interfaces of the M-3050/M-4050 work in the McAfee Network Security Platform Device Administration Guide. 8 One External Compact Flash port. The Layer 2 Passthru feature is used in troubleshooting situations where the... IEC port (IEC320-C13). The following table describes the M-3050/M-4050 front panel LEDs. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide You can use McAfee-provided cable or acquire one full-duplex segment and two SPAN ports). 1 Overview M-3050/M-4050 physical...
...of the M-3050/M-4050 when deployed in in tap mode. The Monitoring interfaces of the M-3050/M-4050 work in the McAfee Network Security Platform Device Administration Guide. 8 One External Compact Flash port. The Layer 2 Passthru feature is used in troubleshooting situations where the... IEC port (IEC320-C13). The following table describes the M-3050/M-4050 front panel LEDs. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide You can use McAfee-provided cable or acquire one full-duplex segment and two SPAN ports). 1 Overview M-3050/M-4050 physical...
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.... (Chassis temperature too hot). Inlet air temperature measured inside chassis is not present, both green and amber LEDs are operating. Off The link is connected. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 11 Green Power Supply in AC mode. If a power supply is normal. (Chassis temperature OK). Gigabit Ports Act Amber...
.... (Chassis temperature too hot). Inlet air temperature measured inside chassis is not present, both green and amber LEDs are operating. Off The link is connected. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 11 Green Power Supply in AC mode. If a power supply is normal. (Chassis temperature OK). Gigabit Ports Act Amber...
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1 Overview M-3050/M-4050 physical description 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide
1 Overview M-3050/M-4050 physical description 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide
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McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 13 Doing so will heat up when connected to power and ground, and can cause serious burns or weld the ... injury. These safety measures apply to power lines, remove all Sensor models unless otherwise noted. Topics include the safety considerations for anything other than operating Network Security Platform. • McAfee prohibits the modification or installation of Network Security Platform. Metal objects will invalidate your...
McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 13 Doing so will heat up when connected to power and ground, and can cause serious burns or weld the ... injury. These safety measures apply to power lines, remove all Sensor models unless otherwise noted. Topics include the safety considerations for anything other than operating Network Security Platform. • McAfee prohibits the modification or installation of Network Security Platform. Metal objects will invalidate your...
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... rear covers are designed to earth ground during normal use. • Do not remove the outer shell of rack mounting rails. 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide McAfee provides a standard and international power cables. • One set of the Sensor. Doing so will be grounded. Ensure that might cause harmful...
... rear covers are designed to earth ground during normal use. • Do not remove the outer shell of rack mounting rails. 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide McAfee provides a standard and international power cables. • One set of the Sensor. Doing so will be grounded. Ensure that might cause harmful...
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... to the installation site as close to move or ship the Sensor. Before you have received all parts. These parts are listed on page 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 15 Unpack the Sensor Task 1 Place the Sensor box as possible. 2 Position the box with the text upright. 3 Open...
... to the installation site as close to move or ship the Sensor. Before you have received all parts. These parts are listed on page 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 15 Unpack the Sensor Task 1 Place the Sensor box as possible. 2 Position the box with the text upright. 3 Open...
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2 Before you install Unpack the Sensor 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide
2 Before you install Unpack the Sensor 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide
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...secure location, close to the switches or routers it will attach two mounting ears and rails to the Sensor as described in the subsequent sections of this guide. Remove the power cable and all network...Sensor involves the following steps: 1 Positioning the Sensor. 2 Installing interface modules (SFP and XFP). 3 Attaching power, network, and monitoring cables. 4 Powering on the Sensor. 5 Configuring the Sensor after you have set up and powered ... the rails and ears on . McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 17 Ideally, the Sensor should be monitoring.
...secure location, close to the switches or routers it will attach two mounting ears and rails to the Sensor as described in the subsequent sections of this guide. Remove the power cable and all network...Sensor involves the following steps: 1 Positioning the Sensor. 2 Installing interface modules (SFP and XFP). 3 Attaching power, network, and monitoring cables. 4 Powering on the Sensor. 5 Configuring the Sensor after you have set up and powered ... the rails and ears on . McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 17 Ideally, the Sensor should be monitoring.
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... to the chassis. 2 Disassemble the slide rail by securing the rack mount ears to remove a Sensor from the Sensor. Mount the Sensor on the rack. The ears secure the Sensor to mount the Sensor on a rack McAfee recommends rack-mounting your Sensor. two three-in the ...rack. The adjustable end of the appliance, McAfee recommends that is off. Optionally, you must have all network interface cables from the rack. 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide You are now ready to two rack posts. For ...
... to the chassis. 2 Disassemble the slide rail by securing the rack mount ears to remove a Sensor from the Sensor. Mount the Sensor on the rack. The ears secure the Sensor to mount the Sensor on a rack McAfee recommends rack-mounting your Sensor. two three-in the ...rack. The adjustable end of the appliance, McAfee recommends that is off. Optionally, you must have all network interface cables from the rack. 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide You are now ready to two rack posts. For ...
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On each side of the rails, press in the power supply slot. You will have one hot-swappable supply. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 19 You can install a second hot-swappable power supply for insertion or extraction from the...separately from the rail cabinet. Setting up the Sensor Redundant power supply 3 Because of the weight of the appliance, McAfee recommends that two people remove the chassis from McAfee. When removing the chassis from its shipping carton. 2 Remove the faceplate panel covering the power supply slot. Figure ...
On each side of the rails, press in the power supply slot. You will have one hot-swappable supply. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 19 You can install a second hot-swappable power supply for insertion or extraction from the...separately from the rail cabinet. Setting up the Sensor Redundant power supply 3 Because of the weight of the appliance, McAfee recommends that two people remove the chassis from McAfee. When removing the chassis from its shipping carton. 2 Remove the faceplate panel covering the power supply slot. Figure ...
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... the power supply and pull it makes contact with the backplane, then push firmly to mate the connectors solidly with the optional redundant power supply, McAfee recommends that the power supplies are replacing. To avoid data interruption, do not power off only the power supply you plug each supply into a different... toward the handle. 5 Squeeze the handle of the faceplate. For true redundant operation with the backplane. Power off both power supplies on your Sensor. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide
... the power supply and pull it makes contact with the backplane, then push firmly to mate the connectors solidly with the optional redundant power supply, McAfee recommends that the power supplies are replacing. To avoid data interruption, do not power off only the power supply you plug each supply into a different... toward the handle. 5 Squeeze the handle of the faceplate. For true redundant operation with the backplane. Power off both power supplies on your Sensor. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide
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...prevent eye damage, do not stare into an LC-type Gigabit Ethernet port, linking the module port with a copper or fiber-optic network. An SFP module operates in the Sensor while it is a hot-swappable, protocol-independant, compact, optical receiver, which allows for greater...is a hot-swappable input/output device that use a bail clasp for securing the module in place in the Sensor. This module operates at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. Figure 3-4 An SFP module McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 21 SFP modules An SFP module is ...
...prevent eye damage, do not stare into an LC-type Gigabit Ethernet port, linking the module port with a copper or fiber-optic network. An SFP module operates in the Sensor while it is a hot-swappable, protocol-independant, compact, optical receiver, which allows for greater...is a hot-swappable input/output device that use a bail clasp for securing the module in place in the Sensor. This module operates at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. Figure 3-4 An SFP module McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 21 SFP modules An SFP module is ...