Contents
Preface
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Introducing McAfee IntruShield IPS
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About this guide
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Contents of this guide
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Audience
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Conventions used in this guide
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Related Documentation
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Contacting Technical Support
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Chapter 1
An introduction to IntruShield sensors
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What is an IntruShield sensor?
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Sensor functionality
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Sensor platforms
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The IntruShield 4000 sensor
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Ports on the I-4000
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Front panel LEDs on the I-4000
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Chapter 2
Before you install
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I-4000 sensor specifications
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Sensor capacity for I-4000 sensor
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Network topology considerations
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Safety measures
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Working with Fiber-optic ports
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Usage restrictions
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Unpacking the sensor
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Contents of sensor box
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Chapter 3
Setting up the I-4000 sensor prior to configuration12
Setup overview
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Positioning the I-4000
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Installing the ears on the chassis
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Mounting the I-4000 sensor in a rack
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Installing the I-4000 redundant power supply
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Installing a power supply
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Removing a power supply
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Installing GBICs
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Installing a GBIC
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Removing a GBIC
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Cabling the sensor
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Powering on the I-4000
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Powering off the sensor
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Chapter 4
Attaching cables to the I-4000 Sensor
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Cabling the Console port
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Cabling the Auxiliary port
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Cabling the Response ports
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Cabling the Management port
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Cabling the I-4000 Monitoring ports
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Default Monitoring port speed settings for I-4000
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Cable types for routers, switches, hubs, and PCs
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