Version 5.2 Sourcefire 3D System Installation Guide 179
Hardware Specifications
Sourcefire 8000 Series Devices
Chapter 6
The 8000 Series System Components: Rear View table describes the features
that appear on the rear of the appliance.
The 10/100/1000 management interface is located on the rear of the appliance.
The
8000 Series Management Interface LEDs table describes the LEDs
associated with the management interface.
8000 Series System Components: Rear View
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
VGA port
USB 2.0 ports
Allows you to attach a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to
the device, as an alternative to using the RJ45 serial port,
to establish a direct workstation-to-appliance connection.
RJ45 serial port Allows you to establish a direct workstation-to-appliance
connection (using an RJ45 to DB-9 adapter) for direct
access to all of the management services on the device.
The RJ45 serial port is used for maintenance and
configuration purposes only and is not intended to carry
service traffic. See the 8000 Series RJ45 to DB-9 Adapter
Pin-Out table on page 180
10/100/1000
Ethernet
management
interface
Provides for an out-of-band management network
connection. The management interface is used for
maintenance and configuration purposes only and is not
intended to carry service traffic.
Redundant
power supplies
Provides power to the device through an AC power
source.
Grounding
locations
Allows you to connect the appliance to the Common
Bonding Network. See the Power Requirements for
Sourcefire Devices on page 240for more information.
8000 Series Management Interface LEDs
LED DESCRIPTION
Left (activity) Indicates activity on the port:
• A blinking light indicates activity.
• No light indicates there is no activity.
Right (link) Indicates whether the link is up:
• A light indicates the link is up.
• No light indicates there is no link.