NX-Platform Hardware Installation and Safety iii
Technical specifications........................................................................................................................ 36
Hardware and interface specifications...............................................................................................36
Software specifications...................................................................................................................... 37
Hardware installation and configuration............................................................................................... 38
TippingPoint NX-Platform IPS chassis.............................................................................................. 38
Determine total rack space............................................................................................................. 38
Attach the device to the rack..........................................................................................................39
Rack-mounting options................................................................................................................. 39
Power supply and I/O module connections.................................................................................... 41
Add I/O modules................................................................................................................................ 42
Attach cables......................................................................................................................................43
To attach the Console port connection........................................................................................... 44
To attach the Management Processor connection......................................................................... 44
To attach network connections........................................................................................................44
Check LEDs....................................................................................................................................... 44
Setup wizard...................................................................................................................................... 45
Power supply and fan modules...........................................................................................................46
NX-Platform AC power supply............................................................................................................. 46
NX-Platform DC power supply............................................................................................................. 47
NX-Platform fans.................................................................................................................................. 49
Installing the power cord retention bracket.......................................................................................51
Power cord retention bracket............................................................................................................... 51
Installing and using the bracket........................................................................................................... 51
Installing the bracket..........................................................................................................................52
Using the power cord retention bracket............................................................................................ 52
Removing the bracket.......................................................................................................................... 53
Using the external storage card..........................................................................................................54