Version 5.2 Sourcefire 3D System Installation Guide 4
Table of Contents
Connecting Devices to Your Network................................................................. 32
Using a Hub ........................................................................................... 33
Using a Span Port .................................................................................. 33
Using a Network Tap.............................................................................. 33
Cabling Inline Deployments on Copper Interfaces................................. 34
Special Cases......................................................................................... 36
Deployment Options........................................................................................... 36
Deploying with a Virtual Switch.............................................................. 37
Deploying with a Virtual Router ............................................................. 38
Deploying with Hybrid Interfaces........................................................... 40
Deploying a Gateway VPN ..................................................................... 41
Deploying with Policy-Based NAT .......................................................... 42
Deploying with Access Control.............................................................. 43
Using a Multi-Port Managed Device ................................................................... 48
Complex Network Deployments ........................................................................ 50
Integrating with VPNs............................................................................ 51
Detecting Intrusions on Other Points of Entry....................................... 51
Deploying in Multi-Site Environments.................................................... 53
Integrating Managed Devices within Complex Networks ..................... 55
Chapter 3: Installing a Sourcefire 3D System Appliance ....................... 57
Included Items .................................................................................................... 58
Security Considerations ...................................................................................... 58
Identifying the Management Interfaces ............................................................. 58
Sourcefire Defense Center 750 ............................................................. 59
Sourcefire Defense Center 1500 ........................................................... 59
Sourcefire Defense Center 3500 ........................................................... 60
Sourcefire 3D500/1000/2000................................................................. 60
Sourcefire 7000 Series .......................................................................... 60
Sourcefire 8000 Series .......................................................................... 61
Identifying the Sensing Interfaces ...................................................................... 61
Sourcefire 3D500/1000/2000................................................................. 62
Sourcefire 7000 Series .......................................................................... 63
Sourcefire 8000 Series .......................................................................... 67
Using Devices in a Stacked Configuration .......................................................... 74
Connecting the 3D8140 ......................................................................... 75
Connecting the 3D8250/8260/8270/8290.............................................. 75
Using the 8000 Series Stacking Cable................................................... 79
Managing Stacked Devices.................................................................... 79
Installing the Appliance in a Rack ....................................................................... 80
Redirecting Console Output ............................................................................... 82
Testing an Inline Bypass Interface Installation .................................................... 83