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..., 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-8000 Sensor Product Guide or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Do not copy without permission.
..., 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-8000 Sensor Product Guide or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Do not copy without permission.
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... 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-8000 key features 9 M-8000 physical description 9 Ports of an M-8000 9 Front panel LEDs 11 2 Before you install 13 Usage restrictions 13 Safety measures 13 About fiber-optic ports 14... Response port 26 Connect the cable to the Management port 26 Connect the cables to the Interconnect ports 27 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 3
... 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-8000 key features 9 M-8000 physical description 9 Ports of an M-8000 9 Front panel LEDs 11 2 Before you install 13 Usage restrictions 13 Safety measures 13 About fiber-optic ports 14... Response port 26 Connect the cable to the Management port 26 Connect the cables to the Interconnect ports 27 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 3
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Contents About connecting cables to the Monitoring ports 27 How to use peer ports 27 Default Monitoring port speed settings 28 Cable types for routers, switches, hubs, and PCs 28 Connect the cables for in-line mode 28 Connect the cables for tap mode 29 Connect the cables for SPAN or hub mode 29 Connect the cables for Sensor failover 29 How does the fail-open function work 30 Turn on the Sensor 31 Turn off the Sensor 31 5 Troubleshooting the Sensor 33 A Sensor technical specifications 35 Index 37 4 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide
Contents About connecting cables to the Monitoring ports 27 How to use peer ports 27 Default Monitoring port speed settings 28 Cable types for routers, switches, hubs, and PCs 28 Connect the cables for in-line mode 28 Connect the cables for tap mode 29 Connect the cables for SPAN or hub mode 29 Connect the cables for Sensor failover 29 How does the fail-open function work 30 Turn on the Sensor 31 Turn off the Sensor 31 5 Troubleshooting the Sensor 33 A Sensor technical specifications 35 Index 37 4 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide
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...in this guide is carefully researched and written for : • Administrators - Tip: Suggestions and recommendations. People who implement and enforce the company's security program. Book title or Emphasis Title of accessing an option. Note: Additional information, like an alternate method of a book, chapter, or topic;... code sample. Preface This guide provides the information you need to configure, use, and maintain your computer system, software installation, network, business, or data. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 5
...in this guide is carefully researched and written for : • Administrators - Tip: Suggestions and recommendations. People who implement and enforce the company's security program. Book title or Emphasis Title of accessing an option. Note: Additional information, like an alternate method of a book, chapter, or topic;... code sample. Preface This guide provides the information you need to configure, use, and maintain your computer system, software installation, network, business, or data. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 5
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... to setup your product questions. • Click Browse the KnowledgeBase for articles listed by product and version. 6 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide After a product is released, information about the product is entered into the McAfee online KnowledgeBase. Preface Find product documentation What's in this ... 1 Click Product Documentation. 2 Select a product, then select a version...
... to setup your product questions. • Click Browse the KnowledgeBase for articles listed by product and version. 6 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide After a product is released, information about the product is entered into the McAfee online KnowledgeBase. Preface Find product documentation What's in this ... 1 Click Product Documentation. 2 Select a product, then select a version...
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... of this guide. For the details about the Manager, see the Getting Started Guide. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 7 The Sensor examines the header and data portion of every network packet, looking for , and how to respond with a high degree of accuracy, and flexible enough to adapt to the malicious activity as...
... of this guide. For the details about the Manager, see the Getting Started Guide. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 7 The Sensor examines the header and data portion of every network packet, looking for , and how to respond with a high degree of accuracy, and flexible enough to adapt to the malicious activity as...
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Following is purpose-built for the monitoring of a network topology using Gigabit Ethernet throughput. Figure 1-1 A sample Network Security Platform deployment 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 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 About Network Security Sensors Network topology considerations Deployment of a Sensor requires knowledge...
Following is purpose-built for the monitoring of a network topology using Gigabit Ethernet throughput. Figure 1-1 A sample Network Security Platform deployment 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 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 About Network Security Sensors Network topology considerations Deployment of a Sensor requires knowledge...
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... Monitoring ports XFP Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 9 It is designed for high bandwidth links. Additionally, it to support six 10 Gigabit full-duplex Ethernet segments or twelve 10 Gigabit SPAN ports transmitting aggregated traffic. Overview M-8000 key features 1 M-8000 key features An M-8000 Sensor includes the following it supports...
... Monitoring ports XFP Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 9 It is designed for high bandwidth links. Additionally, it to support six 10 Gigabit full-duplex Ethernet segments or twelve 10 Gigabit SPAN ports transmitting aggregated traffic. Overview M-8000 key features 1 M-8000 key features An M-8000 Sensor includes the following it supports...
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...11 Fail-Open Control ports, designed for use this port in -line, or a combination. In the McAfee Technical Support ServicePortal page, click Search the KnowledgeBase. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide You can monitor four full-duplex segments and eight SPAN ports. For more information, search... feature, described in detail in the Device Administration Guide, or the hardware Gigabit Fail-Open Bypass kit for the KnowledgeBase article at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. The ports are marked X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X10, X11, X12, X13...
...11 Fail-Open Control ports, designed for use this port in -line, or a combination. In the McAfee Technical Support ServicePortal page, click Search the KnowledgeBase. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide You can monitor four full-duplex segments and eight SPAN ports. For more information, search... feature, described in detail in the Device Administration Guide, or the hardware Gigabit Fail-Open Bypass kit for the KnowledgeBase article at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. The ports are marked X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X10, X11, X12, X13...
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This power supply also uses a standard IEC320-C13 port, and you can use the McAfee-provided cable or acquire one that meets your specific needs. 12 Two RJ-45 10/100/1000 Interconnect ports, which you must procure...standard, 2m NEMA 5-15P (US) power cable (3 wire). Off No activity on external compact flash. Overview M-8000 physical description 1 10 Two Primary Power Supplies-A (included). The M-8000 does not have internal taps; McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 11 The supply uses a standard IEC port (IEC320-C13). Amber Power Supply B is 10 Mbps...
This power supply also uses a standard IEC320-C13 port, and you can use the McAfee-provided cable or acquire one that meets your specific needs. 12 Two RJ-45 10/100/1000 Interconnect ports, which you must procure...standard, 2m NEMA 5-15P (US) power cable (3 wire). Off No activity on external compact flash. Overview M-8000 physical description 1 10 Two Primary Power Supplies-A (included). The M-8000 does not have internal taps; McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 11 The supply uses a standard IEC port (IEC320-C13). Amber Power Supply B is 10 Mbps...
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Off There is an error. Fail-Open Control Port Link Amber There is no error. 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide Off The port speed is disabled. Off The link is 10 Mbps. 1 Overview M-8000 physical description LED Response Port Speed Status Description Green The port speed is disconnected. Off The link is 1000 Mbps. Response Port Link Green The link is enabled. Fail-Open Control Port Speed Green The link is connected. Amber The port speed is 100 Mbps.
Off There is an error. Fail-Open Control Port Link Amber There is no error. 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide Off The port speed is disabled. Off The link is 10 Mbps. 1 Overview M-8000 physical description LED Response Port Speed Status Description Green The port speed is disconnected. Off The link is 1000 Mbps. Response Port Link Green The link is enabled. Fail-Open Control Port Speed Green The link is connected. Amber The port speed is 100 Mbps.
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Safety measures Please read the following restrictions apply to all Sensor models unless otherwise noted. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 13 Topics include the safety considerations for handling the Sensor, usage restrictions that are shipped along with ... install the Sensor. These safety measures apply to the use of the Sensor appliance for anything other than operating Network Security Platform. • McAfee prohibits the modification or installation of any hardware or software on the equipment that is not a general purpose workstation. •...
Safety measures Please read the following restrictions apply to all Sensor models unless otherwise noted. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 13 Topics include the safety considerations for handling the Sensor, usage restrictions that are shipped along with ... install the Sensor. These safety measures apply to the use of the Sensor appliance for anything other than operating Network Security Platform. • McAfee prohibits the modification or installation of any hardware or software on the equipment that is not a general purpose workstation. •...
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... equipment is operated in a residential area is LC-duplex compatible. 2 Before you install About fiber-optic ports • This equipment is intended to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. Blank faceplates and cover panels prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis, contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that is likely... cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are shipped in accordance with the limits for its Monitoring ports. Operation of rack mounting ears. 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide
... equipment is operated in a residential area is LC-duplex compatible. 2 Before you install About fiber-optic ports • This equipment is intended to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. Blank faceplates and cover panels prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis, contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that is likely... cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are shipped in accordance with the limits for its Monitoring ports. Operation of rack mounting ears. 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide
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... copies of the box. 8 Remove the accessory box within the Sensor box. 9 Verify you have received all parts. These parts are listed on page 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 15 These parts are listed on the packing list and in the Contents of the box section. 4 Remove the primary Sensor...
... copies of the box. 8 Remove the accessory box within the Sensor box. 9 Verify you have received all parts. These parts are listed on page 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 15 These parts are listed on the packing list and in the Contents of the box section. 4 Remove the primary Sensor...
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2 Before you install Unpack the Sensor 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide
2 Before you install Unpack the Sensor 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide
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...Sensor as described in a physically secure location, close to cable the Sensor Small form-factor pluggable modules Setup overview Setting up a 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 ... it will be located within a standard communications rack. The M-8000 Sensor consists of this guide. To mount the Sensor on a rack, you install the rails and ears on . McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 17 Tasks • Install the rails and ...
...Sensor as described in a physically secure location, close to cable the Sensor Small form-factor pluggable modules Setup overview Setting up a 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 ... it will be located within a standard communications rack. The M-8000 Sensor consists of this guide. To mount the Sensor on a rack, you install the rails and ears on . McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 17 Tasks • Install the rails and ...
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... to each side of the chassis. 5 Mount the L-shape and external rail to your rack frame. Make sure to fasten the ears securely to the weight of the appliance, McAfee recommends that two people remove the chassis from the Sensor. two three-in the rack. Insert the chassis into the rail cabinet... rail to the chassis by fastening it with the Sensor is suitable for length. Due to the rack. For maintenance purposes, you must have all network interface cables from the rail cabinet. 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide
... to each side of the chassis. 5 Mount the L-shape and external rail to your rack frame. Make sure to fasten the ears securely to the weight of the appliance, McAfee recommends that two people remove the chassis from the Sensor. two three-in the rack. Insert the chassis into the rail cabinet... rail to the chassis by fastening it with the Sensor is suitable for length. Due to the rack. For maintenance purposes, you must have all network interface cables from the rail cabinet. 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide
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...slot. You will have one hot-swappable supply. The faceplate panel must remain in place unless a power supply is in place. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 19 Setting up the Sensor Redundant power supply 3 Task 1 When removing the chassis from the rack, pull the...rails, press in the release button as a release latch. Each of these modules have to purchase this redundant power supply separately from McAfee. You can install a second hot-swappable power supply for insertion or extraction from its shipping carton. 2 Remove the faceplate panel ...
...slot. You will have one hot-swappable supply. The faceplate panel must remain in place unless a power supply is in place. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 19 Setting up the Sensor Redundant power supply 3 Task 1 When removing the chassis from the rack, pull the...rails, press in the release button as a release latch. Each of these modules have to purchase this redundant power supply separately from McAfee. You can install a second hot-swappable power supply for insertion or extraction from its shipping carton. 2 Remove the faceplate panel ...
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... and remove the power cable from the Sensor, unplug all power cords. For true redundant operation with the optional redundant power supply, McAfee recommends that you are replacing. To avoid data interruption, do not power off only the power supply you plug each supply into a...to reduce electromagnetic radiation. 6 Replace the mounting bracket. To remove all power from the power supply. 2 Put on your Sensor. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 3 Setting up the Sensor How to cable the Sensor 3 Place the power supply in the slot with the cable ...
... and remove the power cable from the Sensor, unplug all power cords. For true redundant operation with the optional redundant power supply, McAfee recommends that you are replacing. To avoid data interruption, do not power off only the power supply you plug each supply into a...to reduce electromagnetic radiation. 6 Replace the mounting bracket. To remove all power from the power supply. 2 Put on your Sensor. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 3 Setting up the Sensor How to cable the Sensor 3 Place the power supply in the slot with the cable ...
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... for greater port density than half the size of installation, insert the module in the Sensor. This module operates at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. Figure 3-4 An SFP module McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 21 For ease of GBIC interfaces. Click Search the KnowledgeBase. For a list of small form-factor pluggable modules...
... for greater port density than half the size of installation, insert the module in the Sensor. This module operates at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. Figure 3-4 An SFP module McAfee® Network Security Platform M-8000 Sensor Product Guide 21 For ease of GBIC interfaces. Click Search the KnowledgeBase. For a list of small form-factor pluggable modules...