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...-performance, scalable, and flexible content processing appliances built for , and how to respond when an attack is described in the subsequent chapters of this guide. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 7 Contents About Network Security Sensors Functions of a Sensor Network topology considerations M-3050/M-4050 key features M-3050/M-4050 physical description About Network Security Sensors McAfee Network Security Sensors (Sensors) are specifically designed to handle traffic...
...-performance, scalable, and flexible content processing appliances built for , and how to respond when an attack is described in the subsequent chapters of this guide. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 7 Contents About Network Security Sensors Functions of a Sensor Network topology considerations M-3050/M-4050 key features M-3050/M-4050 physical description About Network Security Sensors McAfee Network Security Sensors (Sensors) are specifically designed to handle traffic...
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... include the safety considerations for anything other than operating Network Security Platform. • McAfee prohibits the modification or installation of any hardware or software on the Sensor appliance that is not part of the normal operation of the Sensor appliance for handling the Sensor, usage restrictions that apply to the Sensor model, and the contents that is not a general purpose...
... include the safety considerations for anything other than operating Network Security Platform. • McAfee prohibits the modification or installation of any hardware or software on the Sensor appliance that is not part of the normal operation of the Sensor appliance for handling the Sensor, usage restrictions that apply to the Sensor model, and the contents that is not a general purpose...
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..., and a rail that is intended for placement at the back of the appliance, McAfee recommends that two people place the chassis into the rail cabinet and complete the rack-mounting of the Sensor by securing the rack mount ears to two posts or mounting strips in to separate. ...provided. 4 Attach the ear to each side of the Sensor. Before you must have all network interface cables from the rack. 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide Due to the rack. Make sure to fasten the ears securely to the weight of your rack. For maintenance purposes, ...
..., and a rail that is intended for placement at the back of the appliance, McAfee recommends that two people place the chassis into the rail cabinet and complete the rack-mounting of the Sensor by securing the rack mount ears to two posts or mounting strips in to separate. ...provided. 4 Attach the ear to each side of the Sensor. Before you must have all network interface cables from the rack. 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide Due to the rack. Make sure to fasten the ears securely to the weight of your rack. For maintenance purposes, ...
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...McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 19 Each of these modules have to purchase this redundant power supply separately from its shipping carton. 2 Remove the faceplate panel covering the power supply slot. Setting up the Sensor Redundant power supply 3 Because of the weight of the appliance, McAfee... have one hot-swappable supply. Figure 3-2 Power supply units Install the power supply Task 1 Unpack the power supply from McAfee. When removing the chassis from the rack, pull the chassis forward until you hear the innermost rails snap in the power...
...McAfee® Network Security Platform M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Product Guide 19 Each of these modules have to purchase this redundant power supply separately from its shipping carton. 2 Remove the faceplate panel covering the power supply slot. Setting up the Sensor Redundant power supply 3 Because of the weight of the appliance, McAfee... have one hot-swappable supply. Figure 3-2 Power supply units Install the power supply Task 1 Unpack the power supply from McAfee. When removing the chassis from the rack, pull the chassis forward until you hear the innermost rails snap in the power...
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...denoted using UPPER CASE. v Introducing McAfee Network Security Platform McAfee® Network Security Platform [formerly McAfee® Intrushield®] delivers the most comprehensive, accurate, and scalable Network Access Control (NAC), network Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Network Threat Behavior Analysis (NTBA) for this... selections, and commands on the User Interface (UI) are shown in which McAfee Network Security Sensor, NAC Sensor, and NTBA Appliance are installed and managed through the network in real time, thus complementing the NAC and IPS capabilities in a scenario...
...denoted using UPPER CASE. v Introducing McAfee Network Security Platform McAfee® Network Security Platform [formerly McAfee® Intrushield®] delivers the most comprehensive, accurate, and scalable Network Access Control (NAC), network Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Network Threat Behavior Analysis (NTBA) for this... selections, and commands on the User Interface (UI) are shown in which McAfee Network Security Sensor, NAC Sensor, and NTBA Appliance are installed and managed through the network in real time, thus complementing the NAC and IPS capabilities in a scenario...
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... comprehensive KnowledgeBase. vii Phone Technical Support is available for assistance: Online Contact McAfee Technical Support http://mysupport.mcafee.com. Registered customers can also resolve technical issues with Gold or Platinum service contracts. PST Monday-Friday. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Preface M-8000 Sensor Product Guide M-8000 Quick Start Guide Gigabit Optical Fail-Open Bypass...
... comprehensive KnowledgeBase. vii Phone Technical Support is available for assistance: Online Contact McAfee Technical Support http://mysupport.mcafee.com. Registered customers can also resolve technical issues with Gold or Platinum service contracts. PST Monday-Friday. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Preface M-8000 Sensor Product Guide M-8000 Quick Start Guide Gigabit Optical Fail-Open Bypass...
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... administrator. McAfee Network Security Sensor (Sensor) are configured and managed using McAfee Network Security Manager (Manager). Network Security Platform provides comprehensive network intrusion detection and can block, or prevent, attacks in the Getting Started Guide. The device examines the header and data portion of this guide. The process of configuring a Sensor and establishing communication with countermeasures if an attack is a content-processing appliance built...
... administrator. McAfee Network Security Sensor (Sensor) are configured and managed using McAfee Network Security Manager (Manager). Network Security Platform provides comprehensive network intrusion detection and can block, or prevent, attacks in the Getting Started Guide. The device examines the header and data portion of this guide. The process of configuring a Sensor and establishing communication with countermeasures if an attack is a content-processing appliance built...
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... platform for viewing details of a network host. McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention: McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention (HIP) is a hostbased intrusion prevention system that violate your system security products such as user management, system configuration, or policy management is an automated process of pro-actively identifying vulnerabilities of the details on your devices - Sensors and NTBA Appliances, failover...
... platform for viewing details of a network host. McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention: McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention (HIP) is a hostbased intrusion prevention system that violate your system security products such as user management, system configuration, or policy management is an automated process of pro-actively identifying vulnerabilities of the details on your devices - Sensors and NTBA Appliances, failover...
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... its power source. Warning: The Network Security Platform 4000 Sensor has no ON/OFF switch. Before You Install Sensors This section describes best practices for deployment of installed Sensors and McAfee® Network Security Managers (Managers) required to protect your network and is purpose-built for handling the Sensor, and usage restrictions that apply to all Sensor appliance models. For more information on...
... its power source. Warning: The Network Security Platform 4000 Sensor has no ON/OFF switch. Before You Install Sensors This section describes best practices for deployment of installed Sensors and McAfee® Network Security Managers (Managers) required to protect your network and is purpose-built for handling the Sensor, and usage restrictions that apply to all Sensor appliance models. For more information on...
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Metal objects will invalidate your warranty. The Sensor appliance is connected to earth ground during normal use. Some LAN ... Warning: To avoid exposure to radiation, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. Warning: This equipment is connected. Doing so will heat up when connected to power...disrupt other equipment, and direct the flow of a fiberoptic port. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Adding a Sensor Warning: Before working on equipment that is likely to cause harmful interference in place.
Metal objects will invalidate your warranty. The Sensor appliance is connected to earth ground during normal use. Some LAN ... Warning: To avoid exposure to radiation, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. Warning: This equipment is connected. Doing so will heat up when connected to power...disrupt other equipment, and direct the flow of a fiberoptic port. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Adding a Sensor Warning: Before working on equipment that is likely to cause harmful interference in place.
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McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Adding a Sensor McAfee prohibits the use of the Sensor appliance for anything other than operating the Network Security Platform. McAfee prohibits the modification or installation of any hardware or software in the Sensor appliance that is not part of the normal operation of the box. 4 Remove the accessory box. 5 Verify you need to move or ship the Sensor. Unpacking...
McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Adding a Sensor McAfee prohibits the use of the Sensor appliance for anything other than operating the Network Security Platform. McAfee prohibits the modification or installation of any hardware or software in the Sensor appliance that is not part of the normal operation of the box. 4 Remove the accessory box. 5 Verify you need to move or ship the Sensor. Unpacking...
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... more information on devices in a specific lab environment. Detailed instructions follow in subsequent sections of configuring the Sensor involves the following steps. Note: The information presented in this chapter. 1 (Pre-installation) Establish a Sensor naming scheme (on ). 6 Verify that you have configured a Sensor with a cleared (default) configuration. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Adding a Sensor Pin # 1 2 3 4 Signal TxD+ FO TxD-
... more information on devices in a specific lab environment. Detailed instructions follow in subsequent sections of configuring the Sensor involves the following steps. Note: The information presented in this chapter. 1 (Pre-installation) Establish a Sensor naming scheme (on ). 6 Verify that you have configured a Sensor with a cleared (default) configuration. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Adding a Sensor Pin # 1 2 3 4 Signal TxD+ FO TxD-
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... To enable the NAC mode on license. no license is displayed. Importing a Device License After adding a physical device (Sensor or NTBA Appliance) to the Manager, you need an Add-on M-series Sensors, you need to the Manager. The Manager mode functionalities (IPS, NAC and NAC with the device. You require an ...add-on license to enable NAC on the type of device license imported to associate a license with IPS) are dependent on M-series Sensors. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Adding a Sensor Device Licenses No license file is automatically enabled.
... To enable the NAC mode on license. no license is displayed. Importing a Device License After adding a physical device (Sensor or NTBA Appliance) to the Manager, you need an Add-on M-series Sensors, you need to the Manager. The Manager mode functionalities (IPS, NAC and NAC with the device. You require an ...add-on license to enable NAC on the type of device license imported to associate a license with IPS) are dependent on M-series Sensors. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Adding a Sensor Device Licenses No license file is automatically enabled.
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... no congratulatory note is setting the schedule for receiving updates from the McAfee® Network Security Update Server (Update Server). These updates include signature files for your Sensors and software for downloading new signature sets and Sensor or NTBA Appliance software files from any Network Security Platform component, including the Update Server. Before you can only perform one of...
... no congratulatory note is setting the schedule for receiving updates from the McAfee® Network Security Update Server (Update Server). These updates include signature files for your Sensors and software for downloading new signature sets and Sensor or NTBA Appliance software files from any Network Security Platform component, including the Update Server. Before you can only perform one of...
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...and packet log interruptions. To download available software updates to the Manager (or Central Manager) from the Update Server. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Configuring the Update Server Manually importing a software image or signature set file, or type the file's absolute ...most recent version (that contains the latest updates. You can download available Sensor software (including NTBA Appliance) updates ondemand from another workstation. For more information on rebooting the Sensor, see Automating updates (on the Update Server. 57 Downloading software updates ...
...and packet log interruptions. To download available software updates to the Manager (or Central Manager) from the Update Server. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Configuring the Update Server Manually importing a software image or signature set file, or type the file's absolute ...most recent version (that contains the latest updates. You can download available Sensor software (including NTBA Appliance) updates ondemand from another workstation. For more information on rebooting the Sensor, see Automating updates (on the Update Server. 57 Downloading software updates ...
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... you no longer need to verify the performance of the Sensors. Tip: Because incremental emergency signature sets can also check whether the Sensor is updated with regular signature sets, you have a complete set of signatures, Network Security 60 McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Configuring the Update Server Then, the Sensor contacts the Manager for the latest signature set by...
... you no longer need to verify the performance of the Sensors. Tip: Because incremental emergency signature sets can also check whether the Sensor is updated with regular signature sets, you have a complete set of signatures, Network Security 60 McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Configuring the Update Server Then, the Sensor contacts the Manager for the latest signature set by...
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McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Configuring the Update Server Platform checks to see Automating updates (on page 62). To download the latest signatures to a new version. 4 Click Download. This signature set . Note 1: If... to downloading an emergency signature set via the Import action. Note: When the download is currently available for Network Security Platform to download a required regular signature set automatically, prior to your Sensor's or NTBA Appliance's signature set is kept in the queue for download. 3 Select the signature update you have downloaded the ...
McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Configuring the Update Server Platform checks to see Automating updates (on page 62). To download the latest signatures to a new version. 4 Click Download. This signature set . Note 1: If... to downloading an emergency signature set via the Import action. Note: When the download is currently available for Network Security Platform to download a required regular signature set automatically, prior to your Sensor's or NTBA Appliance's signature set is kept in the queue for download. 3 Select the signature update you have downloaded the ...
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... basis. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Configuring the Update Server For more information, see Updating the software on a Sensor, Device Configuration Guide Automating updates McAfee is available in the Network Security Central Manager (Central Manager) in real time without shutdown, this scheduling feature enables you can use your Sensors or NTBA Appliances either automatic or scheduled downloading of your Network Security Platform Support...
... basis. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Configuring the Update Server For more information, see Updating the software on a Sensor, Device Configuration Guide Automating updates McAfee is available in the Network Security Central Manager (Central Manager) in real time without shutdown, this scheduling feature enables you can use your Sensors or NTBA Appliances either automatic or scheduled downloading of your Network Security Platform Support...
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... time when you are going to check update availability for cases where the real-time updating may have all of your Sensors and NTBA Appliances. Note: Select No and click Apply at any time to poll the Update Server. Figure 35: Signature Set Download Scheduler...update is selected by which you want the Manager to disable the polling automation. 3 Select the Schedule frequency by default. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Configuring the Update Server To configure an Update Server signature set automation. Automatically deploy new signature sets to your desired ...
... time when you are going to check update availability for cases where the real-time updating may have all of your Sensors and NTBA Appliances. Note: Select No and click Apply at any time to poll the Update Server. Figure 35: Signature Set Download Scheduler...update is selected by which you want the Manager to disable the polling automation. 3 Select the Schedule frequency by default. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 Configuring the Update Server To configure an Update Server signature set automation. Automatically deploy new signature sets to your desired ...
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AND/OR Click Yes at Deploy at any time after it is downloaded to the Sensors. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 1 Select Manager > Update Server > Automation. To turn off the Deploy in Real-time at Scheduled Interval to apply a schedule for a newly downloaded signature ...option. Daily: once a day Weekly: once a week 4 Fill in Real-time to have the Manager push signature sets update to all Sensors and NTBA Appliances immediately after enabling it , return to check for downloading signature updates from the Manager to the Manager. No is the default.
AND/OR Click Yes at Deploy at any time after it is downloaded to the Sensors. McAfee® Network Security Platform 6.0 1 Select Manager > Update Server > Automation. To turn off the Deploy in Real-time at Scheduled Interval to apply a schedule for a newly downloaded signature ...option. Daily: once a day Weekly: once a week 4 Fill in Real-time to have the Manager push signature sets update to all Sensors and NTBA Appliances immediately after enabling it , return to check for downloading signature updates from the Manager to the Manager. No is the default.