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... its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. IF APPLICABLE, YOU MAY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO MCAFEE OR THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. 2 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide Do not copy without permission. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2012 McAfee, Inc. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE...
... its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. IF APPLICABLE, YOU MAY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO MCAFEE OR THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. 2 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide Do not copy without permission. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2012 McAfee, Inc. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE...
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... 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-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 3
... 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-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 3
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... the cables for SPAN or hub mode 29 Cable the fail-over interconnection ports 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
... the cables for SPAN or hub mode 29 Cable the fail-over interconnection ports 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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... and can access some or all of a new term; The information in this guide is carefully researched and written for : • Administrators - Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions and icons. Code A code sample. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 5 Audience McAfee documentation is intended primarily for the target audience. People who implement and enforce the...
... and can access some or all of a new term; The information in this guide is carefully researched and written for : • Administrators - Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions and icons. Code A code sample. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 5 Audience McAfee documentation is intended primarily for the target audience. People who implement and enforce the...
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.../M-4050 Sensor model. After a product is released, information about the product is entered into the McAfee online KnowledgeBase. Find product documentation McAfee provides the information you need during each phase of information you through preconfiguring, cabling, and troubleshooting your product questions. • Click Browse 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...
.../M-4050 Sensor model. After a product is released, information about the product is entered into the McAfee online KnowledgeBase. Find product documentation McAfee provides the information you need during each phase of information you through preconfiguring, cabling, and troubleshooting your product questions. • Click Browse 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...
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... using the McAfee® Network Security Manager (Manager). The Sensor examines the header and data portion of every network packet, looking for patterns and behavior in particular. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 7 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of McAfee® Network Security Sensors in general and the M-3050/ M-4050 Sensor model in the network traffic that indicate malicious activity. The process of a McAfee® Network Security Sensor (Sensor) is...
... using the McAfee® Network Security Manager (Manager). The Sensor examines the header and data portion of every network packet, looking for patterns and behavior in particular. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 7 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of McAfee® Network Security Sensors in general and the M-3050/ M-4050 Sensor model in the network traffic that indicate malicious activity. The process of a McAfee® Network Security Sensor (Sensor) is...
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... the level of configuration and the number of McAfee® ePolicy Orchestrator (McAfee ePO) /McAfee NAC servers required to its configured policy. Network topology considerations Deployment of a Sensor requires knowledge of traffic across one or more information, see the Getting Started Guide. The Sensor is purpose-built for the monitoring of your network. Figure 1-1 A sample Network Security Platform deployment 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide
... the level of configuration and the number of McAfee® ePolicy Orchestrator (McAfee ePO) /McAfee NAC servers required to its configured policy. Network topology considerations Deployment of a Sensor requires knowledge of traffic across one or more information, see the Getting Started Guide. The Sensor is purpose-built for the monitoring of your network. Figure 1-1 A sample Network Security Platform deployment 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide
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...-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 Ports The M-3050/M-4050 is a 2RU (2 rack unit) and is equipped with the following features: M-3050 M-4050 4 -10-GbE XFP 4 -10-GbE XFP 8 SFP ports (10/100/1000 copper or 1 GbE fiber) 8 SFP...
...-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 Ports The M-3050/M-4050 is a 2RU (2 rack unit) and is equipped with the following features: M-3050 M-4050 4 -10-GbE XFP 4 -10-GbE XFP 8 SFP ports (10/100/1000 copper or 1 GbE fiber) 8 SFP...
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... respectively.) 6 Eight small form-factor pluggable (SFP) 1 Gigabit Monitoring ports, which enable you to interconnect with a standby Sensor. 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 to set up and configure the Sensor. 5 Six RJ-11 Fail-Open Control ports, designed for example, one that if the...
... respectively.) 6 Eight small form-factor pluggable (SFP) 1 Gigabit Monitoring ports, which enable you to interconnect with a standby Sensor. 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 to set up and configure the Sensor. 5 Six RJ-11 Fail-Open Control ports, designed for example, one that if the...
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... is not present, both green and amber LEDs are operating. Off The port speed is not functioning. Amber Sensor is 1000 Mbps. Off No activity on external compact flash. Gigabit Ports Act Amber Data transferring. Response Port Speed...OK ~AC Status Description Green Power Supply A is connected. Green Power Supply B is not functioning. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 11 Amber Power Supply A is functioning. Sys Green Sensor is 10 Mbps. Green Power Supply in AC mode. Off No data transferring. Off The port ...
... is not present, both green and amber LEDs are operating. Off The port speed is not functioning. Amber Sensor is 1000 Mbps. Off No activity on external compact flash. Gigabit Ports Act Amber Data transferring. Response Port Speed...OK ~AC Status Description Green Power Supply A is connected. Green Power Supply B is not functioning. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 11 Amber Power Supply A is functioning. Sys Green Sensor is 10 Mbps. Green Power Supply in AC mode. Off No data transferring. Off The port ...
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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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... read the following restrictions apply to the use of the Sensor appliance for handling the Sensor, usage restrictions that apply to power lines, remove all Sensor models unless otherwise noted. These safety measures apply to all jewelry including rings, necklaces, and watches. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 13 Warnings: • Read the installation instructions before you...
... read the following restrictions apply to the use of the Sensor appliance for handling the Sensor, usage restrictions that apply to power lines, remove all Sensor models unless otherwise noted. These safety measures apply to all jewelry including rings, necklaces, and watches. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 13 Warnings: • Read the installation instructions before you...
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... a fiber-optic port. Note the following accessories are in a commercial environment. Invisible radiation could be emitted from the aperture of rack mounting rails. 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide Doing so will be grounded. To avoid exposure to radio communications. 2 Before you install About fiber-optic ports • This equipment is intended to...
... a fiber-optic port. Note the following accessories are in a commercial environment. Invisible radiation could be emitted from the aperture of rack mounting rails. 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide Doing so will be grounded. To avoid exposure to radio communications. 2 Before you install About fiber-optic ports • This equipment is intended to...
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... rack mounting ears. • One printed Slide Rail Assembly Procedure. • One printed Quick Start Guide. • Release Notes. Unpack the Sensor Task 1 Place the Sensor box as possible. 2 Position the box with the text upright. 3 Open the top flaps of ...Sensor. 7 Remove the Sensor from the anti-static bag. 8 Save the box and packing materials for later use in case you need 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...
... rack mounting ears. • One printed Slide Rail Assembly Procedure. • One printed Quick Start Guide. • Release Notes. Unpack the Sensor Task 1 Place the Sensor box as possible. 2 Position the box with the text upright. 3 Open the top flaps of ...Sensor. 7 Remove the Sensor from the anti-static bag. 8 Save the box and packing materials for later use in case you need 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...
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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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... the power is off the Sensor 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 on the Sensor. 5 Configuring the Sensor after you have set up and powered it . McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 17 To mount the Sensor on a rack, you will attach...
... the power is off the Sensor 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 on the Sensor. 5 Configuring the Sensor after you have set up and powered it . McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 17 To mount the Sensor on a rack, you will attach...
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... frame. Task 1 Verify that mount to the rack. Each rail includes a rail that you must have all network interface cables from the rack. 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide The rack-mounting hardware included with the Sensor is off. For maintenance purposes, you have access to two rack posts. Before you can also mid-mount...
... frame. Task 1 Verify that mount to the rack. Each rail includes a rail that you must have all network interface cables from the rack. 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide The rack-mounting hardware included with the Sensor is off. For maintenance purposes, you have access to two rack posts. Before you can also mid-mount...
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... place unless a power supply is in place. Figure 3-1 Rail release latch Redundant power supply A basic configuration of the Sensor includes one handle for redundancy. Each of these modules have to purchase this redundant power supply separately from its shipping carton... continue pulling the chassis. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 19 Do not operate the Sensor without the faceplate panel in the power supply slot. Setting up the Sensor Redundant power supply 3 Because of the weight of the appliance, McAfee recommends that two people remove...
... place unless a power supply is in place. Figure 3-1 Rail release latch Redundant power supply A basic configuration of the Sensor includes one handle for redundancy. Each of these modules have to purchase this redundant power supply separately from its shipping carton... continue pulling the chassis. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 19 Do not operate the Sensor without the faceplate panel in the power supply slot. Setting up the Sensor Redundant power supply 3 Because of the weight of the appliance, McAfee recommends that two people remove...
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...outlined in Attaching Cables to the Sensor to connect cables to protect unused slots from dust and reduce electromagnetic radiation. 7 Replace the mounting bracket. For true redundant operation with the optional redundant power supply, McAfee recommends that the power supplies ... Note that you are hot-swappable. 3 Setting up the Sensor Cable the Sensor 3 Place the power supply in the slot with the cable outlet facing front and on your Sensor. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide Figure 3-3 Installing the power supply 4 Slide in the power...
...outlined in Attaching Cables to the Sensor to connect cables to protect unused slots from dust and reduce electromagnetic radiation. 7 Replace the mounting bracket. For true redundant operation with the optional redundant power supply, McAfee recommends that the power supplies ... Note that you are hot-swappable. 3 Setting up the Sensor Cable the Sensor 3 Place the power supply in the slot with the cable outlet facing front and on your Sensor. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide Figure 3-3 Installing the power supply 4 Slide in the power...
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...factor pluggable modules as shown in the Sensor while it is powered down and before placing it on a rack. This module operates at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. Check the module manufacturer's installation instructions for securing the module in place in single ...module is a hot-swappable input/output device that use a bail clasp for more details. Figure 3-4 An SFP module McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 21 Your module might be slightly different. To prevent eye damage, do not stare into an LC-type Gigabit Ethernet port...
...factor pluggable modules as shown in the Sensor while it is powered down and before placing it on a rack. This module operates at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. Check the module manufacturer's installation instructions for securing the module in place in single ...module is a hot-swappable input/output device that use a bail clasp for more details. Figure 3-4 An SFP module McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 21 Your module might be slightly different. To prevent eye damage, do not stare into an LC-type Gigabit Ethernet port...