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... PACKAGE). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2012 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
... PACKAGE). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2012 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
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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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...some or all of its features. Note: Additional information, like an alternate method of a book, chapter, or topic; McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 5 Preface This guide provides the information you need to a website. Warning: Critical advice to protect your... McAfee product. Bold User input or Path Text that the user types; User interface Hypertext blue Words in this ...
...some or all of its features. Note: Additional information, like an alternate method of a book, chapter, or topic; McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 5 Preface This guide provides the information you need to a website. Warning: Critical advice to protect your... McAfee product. Bold User input or Path Text that the user types; User interface Hypertext blue Words in this ...
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...and troubleshooting your Sensor. After a product is released, information about the product is entered into the McAfee online KnowledgeBase. This information includes guiding you need during each phase of information you need: To access...implementation, from installation 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 ...
...and troubleshooting your Sensor. After a product is released, information about the product is entered into the McAfee online KnowledgeBase. This information includes guiding you need during each phase of information you need: To access...implementation, from installation 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 ...
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... host System Health level (Standard/ DHCP NAC), identity 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. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 7 Contents About the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Physical description of the user logged into the...
... host System Health level (Standard/ DHCP NAC), identity 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. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 7 Contents About the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Physical description of the user logged into the...
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... port during installation. 2 One Response port, which enable you are 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B and 4A/4B. 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 1 Introducing Network Security Sensors Physical description of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Physical description of aggregated traffic respectively. When operating in the NAC mode, the monitoring ports can monitor four...
... port during installation. 2 One Response port, which enable you are 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B and 4A/4B. 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 1 Introducing Network Security Sensors Physical description of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Physical description of aggregated traffic respectively. When operating in the NAC mode, the monitoring ports can monitor four...
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... for two purposes. The following table describes the M-1250/M-1450 front panel LEDs: LED Pwr Status Description Green The Sensor is connected. Amber The port speed is connected. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 9 For more information, see... the on the front side of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor 1 6 One External Compact Flash port. Response Port Link...
... for two purposes. The following table describes the M-1250/M-1450 front panel LEDs: LED Pwr Status Description Green The Sensor is connected. Amber The port speed is connected. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 9 For more information, see... the on the front side of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor 1 6 One External Compact Flash port. Response Port Link...
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BP Bypass: The Sensor port pair is bypassed. OFF - TS Tap/SPAN: The Sensor port receives traffic, traffic dropped. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Byp 1, Byp 2, Byp 3 and Byp 4: LED Status Description Green - Green - Green - TS processing Tap/SPAN: The Sensor ... pair is in -line, normal traffic. FC processing Fail-close : The Sensor port pair is in -line, traffic dropped Green - 1 Introducing Network Security Sensors Physical description of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Table 1-1 Normal/Bypass status for LEDs- Green -
BP Bypass: The Sensor port pair is bypassed. OFF - TS Tap/SPAN: The Sensor port receives traffic, traffic dropped. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Byp 1, Byp 2, Byp 3 and Byp 4: LED Status Description Green - Green - Green - TS processing Tap/SPAN: The Sensor ... pair is in -line, normal traffic. FC processing Fail-close : The Sensor port pair is in -line, traffic dropped Green - 1 Introducing Network Security Sensors Physical description of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Table 1-1 Normal/Bypass status for LEDs- Green -
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... could result in the Sensor appliance that is not part of the normal operation of Sensors on an equipment that apply to the terminals. 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 handling the Sensor, and...
... could result in the Sensor appliance that is not part of the normal operation of Sensors on an equipment that apply to the terminals. 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 handling the Sensor, and...
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...15 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 ...the equipment is likely to cause harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used ...
...15 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 ...the equipment is likely to cause harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used ...
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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. 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.
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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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... cables from the Sensor. Ideally, the Sensor should be monitoring. The illustrations in a physically secure location, close to either the front or the middle of setting up a Sensor to the rack. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 15 See also Position the Sensor on page 15 Cable Monitoring ports on page 21...
... cables from the Sensor. Ideally, the Sensor should be monitoring. The illustrations in a physically secure location, close to either the front or the middle of setting up a Sensor to the rack. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 15 See also Position the Sensor on page 15 Cable Monitoring ports on page 21...
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... rack, make sure that power is OFF. Remove the power cable and all the parts you should have all network interface cables from the Sensor. Mount the Sensor on a rack 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 3 Setting up the Sensor Position the Sensor Each rack-mounting ear has holes that match...
... rack, make sure that power is OFF. Remove the power cable and all the parts you should have all network interface cables from the Sensor. Mount the Sensor on a rack 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 3 Setting up the Sensor Position the Sensor Each rack-mounting ear has holes that match...
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If you are installing a redundant power supply, you should install it down. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 17 Task 1 Connect the power cable to the Sensor power supply. 2 Connect the power cable to a power source. For more...power on CLI commands, see CLI Guide. For true redundant operation with the optional redundant power supply, McAfee recommends that you plug each supply into a different power circuit. Power off the Sensor McAfee recommends that you use the shutdown CLI command to halt the Sensor before powering it as one of...
If you are installing a redundant power supply, you should install it down. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 17 Task 1 Connect the power cable to the Sensor power supply. 2 Connect the power cable to a power source. For more...power on CLI commands, see CLI Guide. For true redundant operation with the optional redundant power supply, McAfee recommends that you plug each supply into a different power circuit. Power off the Sensor McAfee recommends that you use the shutdown CLI command to halt the Sensor before powering it as one of...
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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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... connections, plug the DB9 Console cable supplied by McAfee into the Console port on the Sensor. Required settings for initial configuration. Throughout this chapter to connect cables to the various ports on your M-1250/ M-1450 Network Security Sensor. Contents Cable the Console port Cable the Auxiliary... 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 This port is labeled as Cat 5/Cat 5e. 4 Attaching cables to the Sensor Follow the steps...
... connections, plug the DB9 Console cable supplied by McAfee into the Console port on the Sensor. Required settings for initial configuration. Throughout this chapter to connect cables to the various ports on your M-1250/ M-1450 Network Security Sensor. Contents Cable the Console port Cable the Auxiliary... 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 This port is labeled as Cat 5/Cat 5e. 4 Attaching cables to the Sensor Follow the steps...
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... This port is used for modem access to the Sensor for setup and configuration. 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. Task 1 Plug a Cat-5e Ethernet cable into the Auxiliary port on the Sensor front panel. 2 ...
... This port is used for modem access to the Sensor for setup and configuration. 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. Task 1 Plug a Cat-5e Ethernet cable into the Auxiliary port on the Sensor front panel. 2 ...
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... Sensor monitoring ports match the Sensor configuration. Cable Monitoring ports Monitoring ports connect to the network devices you will be used together on the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor: • 1A and 1B (10/100/1000 ports) • 2A..., the numbered ports are coupled and must be monitoring using a separate, dedicated management subnet to the network device, such as a pair. Figure 4-1 Monitoring ports of two peer monitoring ports on page 23 How...the cable to interconnect the Sensors and the Manager. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 21
... Sensor monitoring ports match the Sensor configuration. Cable Monitoring ports Monitoring ports connect to the network devices you will be used together on the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor: • 1A and 1B (10/100/1000 ports) • 2A..., the numbered ports are coupled and must be monitoring using a separate, dedicated management subnet to the network device, such as a pair. Figure 4-1 Monitoring ports of two peer monitoring ports on page 23 How...the cable to interconnect the Sensors and the Manager. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 21