Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager C3000 User Manual

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ClearPass 6.7 Getting Started Guide
This Getting Started Guide describes the procedures for installing and configuring ClearPass Policy Manager on
a hardware appliance, as well as how to install ClearPass on a VMware vSphere Hypervisor host and on a host
that runs Microsoft's hypvervisor, Hyper-V™.
Due to a negative performance impact when ClearPass 6.7 is installed on a KVM appliance, Aruba will not post the
KVM image with this release. For more information, refer to the "6.7.0 Upgrades on KVM Hypervisors are Deferred"
section in the ClearPass 6.7 Release Notes.
This Getting Started Guide provides the following information:
l About the ClearPass Access Management System
l Setting Up the ClearPass Hardware Appliances
l Using the VMware vSphere Hypervisor Web Client to Install ClearPass on a Virtual Machine
l Using Microsoft Hyper-V to Install ClearPass on a Virtual Appliance
About the ClearPass Access Management System
This section contains the following information:
l ClearPass Access Management System Overview
l Supported Browsers
l Key Features
l Advanced Policy Management
l ClearPass Policy Manager Hardware and Virtual Appliances
l ClearPass Specifications
ClearPass Access Management System Overview
The Aruba ClearPass Access Management System provides a window into your network and covers all your
access security requirements from a single platform. You get complete views of mobile devices and users and
have total control over what they can access.
With ClearPass, IT can centrally manage network policies, automatically configure devices and distribute
security certificates, admit guest users, assess device health, and even share information with third-party
solutions—through a single pane of glass, on any network and without changing the current infrastructure.
Role-Based and Device-Based Access
The ClearPass Policy Manager™ platform provides role-based and device-based network access control for
employees, contractors, and guests across any wired, wireless, and VPN infrastructure.
ClearPass works with any multivendor network and can be extended to business and IT systems that are
already in place.

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager C3000 Specifications

General

Model	C3000
Deployment Type	Appliance
Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Memory Type	DDR4
RAID Support	RAID 1
Operating System	ClearPass Policy Manager
Processor	Intel Xeon
Memory	16 GB
Network Interfaces	4 x 1G Ethernet
Power Supply	Dual Power Supplies

Summary

About ClearPass Access Management System

ClearPass Access Management System Overview

Overview of Aruba ClearPass Access Management System, its capabilities, and benefits.

Key ClearPass Features

Setting Up ClearPass Hardware Appliances

ClearPass C1000 Hardware Appliance Details

Specifications and details for the ClearPass C1000 hardware model.

ClearPass C2000 Hardware Appliance Details

Specifications and details for the ClearPass C2000 hardware model.

ClearPass C3000 Hardware Appliance Details

Specifications and details for the ClearPass C3000 hardware model.

Prerequisites for ClearPass Hardware Installation

Configuring the ClearPass Hardware Appliance

Step-by-step guide for initial setup and configuration of the hardware appliance.

Activating ClearPass Hardware License

Procedures for activating the ClearPass license on the hardware appliance.

Logging into ClearPass Hardware Appliance

How to access and log into the ClearPass hardware appliance interface.

Changing ClearPass Hardware Administration Password

Installing ClearPass on VMware vSphere

vSphere Web Client Installation Overview

General steps for deploying ClearPass using the vSphere Web Client.

ClearPass VMware Virtual Appliance Setup

Detailed setup process for the ClearPass VMware virtual appliance.

Launching ClearPass VMware Virtual Appliance

Steps to power on and launch the ClearPass virtual machine.

Completing ClearPass VMware Virtual Appliance Setup

Final configuration steps for the virtual appliance after initial setup.

VMware Initial Login and License Activation

Process for first login and activating the ClearPass license.

Logging into ClearPass VMware Virtual Appliance

Changing Administration Password on VMware

Installing ClearPass on Microsoft Hyper-V

ClearPass Hyper-V Virtual Appliance Installation Summary

Importing ClearPass Virtual Machine in Hyper-V

Steps to import the ClearPass virtual machine into Hyper-V.

Launching ClearPass Hyper-V Virtual Appliance

Completing ClearPass Hyper-V Virtual Appliance Configuration

Final configuration steps for the virtual appliance after initial setup in Hyper-V.

Hyper-V Initial Login and License Activation

Process for first login and activating the ClearPass license for Hyper-V.

Changing Administration Password on Hyper-V