McAfee M-2950 - Before you install; Safety measures

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Before you install
This chapter describes the best practices for deployment of Sensors on your network. Topics include system
requirements, site planning, safety considerations for handling the Sensor, and usage restrictions that apply to
the Sensor model.
Contents
Usage restrictions
Safety measures
Working with ber-optic ports
Contents of the Sensor box
Unpack the Sensor
Usage restrictions
The following restrictions apply to the use and operation of a Sensor:
• You may not remove the outer shell of the Sensor. Doing so will invalidate your warranty.
• The Sensor appliance is not a general purpose workstation.
• McAfee prohibits the use of the Sensor appliance for anything other than operating McAfee
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Network
Security Platform (formerly McAfee
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IntruShield
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).
• McAfee prohibits the modication or installation of any hardware or software in the Sensor appliance that is
not part of the normal operation of McAfee Network Security Platform.
Safety measures
Please read the following warnings before you install the product. These safety measures apply to all Sensor
models unless otherwise specied.
Failure to observe these safety warnings could result in serious physical injury.
Warnings:
• Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
• To remove all power from the Sensor, unplug all power cords, including the redundant power cord.
• Only trained and qualied personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
• Before working on an equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings,
necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground, and can cause
serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.
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McAfee
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Network Security Platform M-2850/M-2950 Sensor Product Guide
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