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McAfee M-2850 - User Manual

McAfee M-2850
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M-2850/M-2950 Sensor Product Guide
Revision F
McAfee
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Network Security Platform
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Summary

Preface

About this guide

Describes the guide's target audience, typographical conventions, and organization.

Find product documentation

Explains how to locate product documentation and technical articles on the McAfee ServicePortal.

Introducing Network Security Sensors

About the M-2850;M-2950 Sensor

Describes the Sensor's network access control and IPS functionality.

M-2850;M-2950 key features

Lists key hardware and performance specifications for the M-2850 and M-2950 models.

M-2850;M-2950 physical description

Details the physical layout, ports, and indicators of the M-2850/M-2950 Sensor.

Front and back panel LEDs

Explains the status and meaning of front and back panel LEDs for the Sensor.

Before you install

Usage restrictions

Outlines limitations and prohibitions for the use and operation of the Sensor appliance.

Safety measures

Provides critical warnings and precautions for safe installation and handling of the Sensor.

Working with fiber-optic ports

Details guidelines and precautions for using fiber-optic connectors and ports.

Contents of the Sensor box

Lists all accessories and components included in the Sensor's shipping crate.

Unpack the Sensor

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely unboxing the Sensor.

Setting up the Sensor

Setup overview

Outlines the general sequence of steps required to set up the Sensor.

Sensor installation and mounting

Covers sensor placement, rack mounting hardware installation, and removal procedures.

Power supply management

Details installation, removal, and redundancy for power supply units.

Sensor connectivity and modules

Covers cabling procedures and the use/installation of SFP modules.

Sensor power operations

Explains the procedures for powering the Sensor on and off.

Attaching cables to the Sensor

Cable the Console port

Details connecting the DB9 console cable for initial Sensor setup.

Cable the Auxiliary port

Explains how to connect a modem to the Auxiliary port for remote access.

Cable the fail-open port

Describes connections for fail-open functionality using bypass kits.

Cable the Management port

Instructions for connecting the Ethernet cable to the Management port.

Cable the Monitoring ports

Guides connecting network devices to the Sensor's monitoring ports.

Cable for in-line

Steps for connecting Gigabit Ethernet ports for fail-close in-line operation.

Connect the cables for tap mode

Instructions for connecting the Sensor to an external tap device.

Connect the cables for SPAN or hub mode

Guides connecting the Sensor to SPAN ports or network hubs.

Cable the fail-over interconnection

Details connecting two Sensors for fail-over communication.

About the fail-open hardware

Explains the function and use of the optional Gigabit Fail-Open Bypass Kit.

Troubleshooting the Sensor

Technical specifications

Regulatory, compliance, and safety information

McAfee M-2850 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMcAfee
ModelM-2850
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

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