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... THE LICENSE YOU PURCHASED, WHICH SETS FORTH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF THE LICENSED SOFTWARE. IF APPLICABLE, YOU MAY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO MCAFEE OR THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. 2 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide
... THE LICENSE YOU PURCHASED, WHICH SETS FORTH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF THE LICENSED SOFTWARE. IF APPLICABLE, YOU MAY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO MCAFEE OR THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. 2 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide
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... Small form-factor pluggable modules 21 SFP modules 21 XFP modules 22 Install a module 22 Remove a module 23 Power on the Sensor 24 Power off the Sensor 24 4 Attaching 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-6050 Sensor Product Guide 3
... Small form-factor pluggable modules 21 SFP modules 21 XFP modules 22 Install a module 22 Remove a module 23 Power on the Sensor 24 Power off the Sensor 24 4 Attaching 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-6050 Sensor Product Guide 3
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... Connect the cables for SPAN or hub mode 29 Cable the failover interconnection ports 29 How does the fail-open function work 30 5 Troubleshooting the Sensor 31 6 Sensor technical specifications 33 A Regulatory, compliance, and safety information 35 Index 37 4 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide
... Connect the cables for SPAN or hub mode 29 Cable the failover interconnection ports 29 How does the fail-open function work 30 5 Troubleshooting the Sensor 31 6 Sensor technical specifications 33 A Regulatory, compliance, and safety information 35 Index 37 4 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide
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... of its features. People who use , and maintain your computer system, software installation, network, business, or data. Commands and other text that is strongly emphasized. Warning: Critical advice to a website. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 5 People who implement and enforce the company's security program. • Users - Bold User input or Path Text that the user types...
... of its features. People who use , and maintain your computer system, software installation, network, business, or data. Commands and other text that is strongly emphasized. Warning: Critical advice to a website. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 5 People who implement and enforce the company's security program. • Users - Bold User input or Path Text that the user types...
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... at http://mysupport.mcafee.com. 2 Under Self Service, access the type of information you need during each phase of product implementation, from installation to daily use and troubleshooting. KnowledgeBase • Click Search the KnowledgeBase for articles listed by product and version. 6 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide Preface Find product documentation What's in this ... 1 Click Product Documentation. 2 Select a product, then select...
... at http://mysupport.mcafee.com. 2 Under Self Service, access the type of information you need during each phase of product implementation, from installation to daily use and troubleshooting. KnowledgeBase • Click Search the KnowledgeBase for articles listed by product and version. 6 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide Preface Find product documentation What's in this ... 1 Click Product Documentation. 2 Select a product, then select...
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... a Sensor Network topology considerations M-6050 key features M-6050 physical description About Network Security Sensors McAfee Network Security Sensors (Sensors) are specifically designed to handle traffic at key network access points, the Sensor provides real-time traffic monitoring to detect malicious activity and respond to the security needs of every network packet, looking for patterns and behavior in particular. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 7 Functions of a Sensor The primary function of a McAfee® Network Security Sensor (Sensor...
... a Sensor Network topology considerations M-6050 key features M-6050 physical description About Network Security Sensors McAfee Network Security Sensors (Sensors) are specifically designed to handle traffic at key network access points, the Sensor provides real-time traffic monitoring to detect malicious activity and respond to the security needs of every network packet, looking for patterns and behavior in particular. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 7 Functions of a Sensor The primary function of a McAfee® Network Security Sensor (Sensor...
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... level of configuration and the number of installed Sensors. Figure 1-1 A sample Network Security Platform deployment 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide Network topology considerations Deployment of a Sensor requires knowledge of your network. For more network segments. High port-density and virtualization provides a highly scalable solution, while Network Security Platform protects against Web and eCommerce mail server exploits. 1 Overview Network topology considerations If an attack is purpose-built...
... level of configuration and the number of installed Sensors. Figure 1-1 A sample Network Security Platform deployment 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide Network topology considerations Deployment of a Sensor requires knowledge of your network. For more network segments. High port-density and virtualization provides a highly scalable solution, while Network Security Platform protects against Web and eCommerce mail server exploits. 1 Overview Network topology considerations If an attack is purpose-built...
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... • Hot-swappable SFP/XFP modules • Dual power supply • 3 Fan units (that are field-replaceable) M-6050 physical description The high-port density M-6050 Sensor, is designed for communication with the Manager server. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 9 You can assign an IP address to this port during installation. 2 One RS-232C Console port, which is...
... • Hot-swappable SFP/XFP modules • Dual power supply • 3 Fan units (that are field-replaceable) M-6050 physical description The high-port density M-6050 Sensor, is designed for communication with the Manager server. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 9 You can assign an IP address to this port during installation. 2 One RS-232C Console port, which is...
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... in in-line Mode fail-close, meaning that meets your specific needs. The gigabit ports of the M-6050 work in AC mode. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide Click Search the KnowledgeBase. 9 Power Supply A. The supply uses a standard IEC port (IEC320-C13). Power supply B is functioning. Amber Power Supply A is corrupted and you ...
... in in-line Mode fail-close, meaning that meets your specific needs. The gigabit ports of the M-6050 work in AC mode. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide Click Search the KnowledgeBase. 9 Power Supply A. The supply uses a standard IEC port (IEC320-C13). Power supply B is functioning. Amber Power Supply A is corrupted and you ...
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... The link is connected. Response Port Link Green The link is booting. (It could also indicate a system failure). Amber Sensor is connected. Response Port Speed Green The port speed is enabled. Fail-Open Control Port Speed Green The link is 1000 Mbps... not present, both green and amber LEDs are operating. Amber One or more of the fans has failed. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 11 Amber Power Supply B is disconnected. Off The link is not functioning. If a power supply is normal. (Chassis temperature OK...
... The link is connected. Response Port Link Green The link is booting. (It could also indicate a system failure). Amber Sensor is connected. Response Port Speed Green The port speed is enabled. Fail-Open Control Port Speed Green The link is 1000 Mbps... not present, both green and amber LEDs are operating. Amber One or more of the fans has failed. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 11 Amber Power Supply B is disconnected. Off The link is not functioning. If a power supply is normal. (Chassis temperature OK...
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1 Overview M-6050 physical description 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide
1 Overview M-6050 physical description 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide
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... all power cords, including the redundant power cord. • Only trained and qualified personnel should not remove the outer shell of the Sensor. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 13 Warnings: • Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to install, replace, or service this equipment. • Before working on the equipment ...
... all power cords, including the redundant power cord. • Only trained and qualified personnel should not remove the outer shell of the Sensor. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 13 Warnings: • Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to install, replace, or service this equipment. • Before working on the equipment ...
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... cords. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the Sensor. Operation of rack mounting rails. 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide Note the following accessories are designed to comply with the limits for use with the instruction manual, might disrupt other safety requirements...
... cords. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the Sensor. Operation of rack mounting rails. 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide Note the following accessories are designed to comply with the limits for use with the instruction manual, might disrupt other safety requirements...
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...; One printed Slide Rail Assembly Procedure. • One printed Quick Start Guide. • Release Notes. These parts are listed on page 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 15 See also Contents of box section. 6 Pull out the packing material surrounding the Sensor. 7 Remove the Sensor from the anti-static bag. 8 Save the box and packing materials for...
...; One printed Slide Rail Assembly Procedure. • One printed Quick Start Guide. • Release Notes. These parts are listed on page 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 15 See also Contents of box section. 6 Pull out the packing material surrounding the Sensor. 7 Remove the Sensor from the anti-static bag. 8 Save the box and packing materials for...
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2 Before you install Unpack the Sensor 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide
2 Before you install Unpack the Sensor 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide
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... ears on the chassis and rack Before you begin Before you have set up the Sensor for you to configure it on. Remove the power cable and all network interface cables from the Sensor. How to position the Sensor Place the Sensor in the subsequent sections of this guide. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 17 Ideally, the Sensor should be monitoring.
... ears on the chassis and rack Before you begin Before you have set up the Sensor for you to configure it on. Remove the power cable and all network interface cables from the Sensor. How to position the Sensor Place the Sensor in the subsequent sections of this guide. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 17 Ideally, the Sensor should be monitoring.
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... has holes that two people place the chassis into the rail cabinet. The ears secure the Sensor to mount the Sensor on a rack McAfee recommends rack-mounting your rack. Due to your rack frame. Remove a Sensor from the rack. 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide The rack-mounting hardware included with holes in -one rails, two chassis ears, and...
... has holes that two people place the chassis into the rail cabinet. The ears secure the Sensor to mount the Sensor on a rack McAfee recommends rack-mounting your rack. Due to your rack frame. Remove a Sensor from the rack. 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide The rack-mounting hardware included with holes in -one rails, two chassis ears, and...
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... a second hot-swappable power supply for insertion or extraction from the unit as well as pictured below and continue pulling the chassis. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 19 Each of the appliance, McAfee recommends that two people remove the chassis from the rail cabinet. The faceplate panel must remain in place unless a power supply is...
... a second hot-swappable power supply for insertion or extraction from the unit as well as pictured below and continue pulling the chassis. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 19 Each of the appliance, McAfee recommends that two people remove the chassis from the rail cabinet. The faceplate panel must remain in place unless a power supply is...
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... the steps outlined in the power supply until it out. 6 Use faceplate panels to the monitoring, response, console, and management ports on your Sensor. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide Remove the power supply Note that you are hot-swappable. Task 1 Unplug the power cable from its power source and remove the power cable from...
... the steps outlined in the power supply until it out. 6 Use faceplate panels to the monitoring, response, console, and management ports on your Sensor. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide Remove the power supply Note that you are hot-swappable. Task 1 Unplug the power cable from its power source and remove the power cable from...
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... and before placing it on long reach (LR). This module operates at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. Figure 3-4 An SFP module McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 21 To ensure compatibility, McAfee supports only those SFP and XFP modules purchased through McAfee or from a McAfee-approved vendor. SFP modules An SFP module is a hot-swappable, protocol-independant, compact, optical...
... and before placing it on long reach (LR). This module operates at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. Figure 3-4 An SFP module McAfee® Network Security Platform M-6050 Sensor Product Guide 21 To ensure compatibility, McAfee supports only those SFP and XFP modules purchased through McAfee or from a McAfee-approved vendor. SFP modules An SFP module is a hot-swappable, protocol-independant, compact, optical...