Forcepoint V5000 User Manual

To rack the V5000 appliance, use a rack tray (not included).
1. Obtain a rack tray and install into desired server rack.
2. Place appliance on tray
and secure to server rack
using mounting screws on
front of appliance.
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Rack Installation
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Quick Start Guide
Forcepoint V5000
Web or Email Protection Appliance
Connect the appliance interfaces required by the security mode for this appliance. Cat 5E cables (or
better) are required. Do not use crossover network cables.
Contact Forcepoint Technical Support if any items are missing.
Bezel (faceplate)
Ethernet Cables (4)
Power Cable
Serial Cable
Power on the appliance and check the following indicators:
Contact Forcepoint Technical Support if any indicators are not
illuminated correctly.
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Power On Appliance
Front
• Power button is illuminated.
Rear
• LEDs for connected interfaces (NICs) are green.
• System status indicator (LED left of power supplies) is solid
blue.
Please refer to the TRITON Appliances Getting Started guide for
more details.
Initial Configuration
Firstboot Script
• Configure security mode.
• Configure Appliance Controller interface (C).
• Configure NTP servers/system time.
Appliance Command Line
• Configure applicable network interfaces.
• Configure other settings as desired.
Web Mode
TRITON Manager
• Enter subscription key, update Master Database, configure
Network Agent, and configure policies in TRITON Manager.
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server
2012 or 2012 R2.
Content Gateway Manager (proxy)
• If your site uses the Forcepoint proxy, configure user
authentication and select protocols.
Email Mode
TRITON Manager
• Complete configuration wizard, enter subscription key, and
configure policies in the Email module. Configure email DLP
policies in the Data module.
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server
2012 or 2012 R2.
QSG210-100_RevH
*Not used for Web Filter & Security.
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4
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Connect a computer to serial port using null
modem cable (provided). Or, connect a terminal
server to serial port using a straight-through
cable (not provided). Serial port settings are:
9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity.
Connect a monitor and keyboard to appliance,
either directly or through a KVM (keyboard/
video/mouse) switch.
Serial Port Connection Keyboard/Monitor Connection
OR
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Connect Input Device & Power On
Configuration Overview
Connect Network Cables
Verify Contents
Plan your deployment before setting up the appliance. See the
back of this guide for a deployment overview and reference sheet.
Before you begin...
The appliance supports the following security modes:
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Determine Security Mode
Based on your subscription and deployment plan, determine the appropriate security mode for this
appliance.
• Web (Web Filter & Security or TRITON AP-WEB)
• Email (TRITON AP-EMAIL)

Forcepoint V5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Forcepoint
Model	V5000
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Verify Contents

Rack Installation

Physical Installation Steps

Steps to install the appliance into a server rack using a tray and mounting screws.

Determine Security Mode

Connect Network Cables

Network Interface Connections

Connect appliance interfaces (P1, P2) based on security mode (Web/Email).

Connect Input Device & Power On

Serial Port Connection

Connect a computer or terminal server to the serial port using a null modem or straight-through cable.

Keyboard/Monitor Connection

Connect a monitor and keyboard directly or via a KVM switch.

Power On Appliance

Appliance Indicators

Check front and rear indicators like power button, NIC LEDs, and system status LED.

Configuration Overview

Initial Configuration

Guide to firstboot script, appliance controller, NTP servers, and network interfaces.

Web Mode Configuration

Steps for TRITON Manager and Content Gateway Manager for web protection.

Email Mode Configuration

Steps for TRITON Manager and Data module for email protection and DLP policies.

Appliance Deployment Overview

Deployment Reference Sheet

Appliance Information

Details for appliance hostname and default admin user.

Network Configuration

IP settings for Appliance Controller, Content Gateway/TRITON AP-EMAIL, and Network Agent interfaces.

TRITON Manager

IP addresses, subscription key, and authentication mode for TRITON Manager.

SQL Server

IP address, username, and password for the SQL Server.

Support & Resources

Getting Started Guide

Link to the detailed Forcepoint TRITON Appliances Getting Started guide.

Online Support and Contact Information

URL for Forcepoint online support and contact information.