Juniper Networks IDP8200, IDP250 Updating Software on the Sensor, Loading a Sensor Image into NSM

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Chapter 6

Updating Software on the Sensor

This chapter describes how to update the software on an IDP sensor. It has the following sections:

„Updating IDP Sensor Software Using NSM Firmware Manager on page 35

„Updating IDP Sensor Software Without NSM on page 36

„Reimaging the IDP Sensor on page 37

Updating IDP Sensor Software Using NSM Firmware Manager

You can use NSM to upgrade your IDP sensors. First, you must load a new sensor image to NSM. Then, use NSM to load the new image onto your sensors.

Loading a Sensor Image into NSM

To make the sensor software available to NSM:

1.Download firmware image files from Juniper Networks onto the computer running the NSM GUI.

2.In NSM, select Device Manager > Security Devices from the left navigation pane.

3.From the menu bar, select Tools > Firmware Manager. The Firmware Manager dialog box appears.

4.Click the + button to open the Open dialog box.

5.Select the image file on the computer running NSM and click Open. The image file appears in the Firmware Manager dialog box, displaying the image name, version, and applicable devices.

6.Click OK.

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Contents Releases 4.1r2a April Copyright Notice Table of Contents Chapter Adding the Sensor to NSM Index Page List of Figures Sniffer Mode PassivePage List of Tables Page Audience About This GuideConventions Icon Meaning DescriptionDocumentation Web Access for DocumentationRequesting Technical Support Opening a Case with Jtac Self-Help Online Tools and ResourcesPage Installation Roadmap Planning an InstallationIDP Sensor Placement IDP Configuration BasicsIDP Sensor Deployment Mode Sniffer Mode Passive Transparent Mode Inline Active Advantages and Disadvantages of Sniffer Mode PassiveNetScreen-Security Manager Page IDP Sensors Hardware OverviewIDP 250 Sensor IDP 75 SensorIDP 800 Sensor IDP 800 Front Panel IDP 8200 SensorTraffic Ports Forwarding Interfaces Configurable NIC StatesNormal State Settings Modes Availability DescriptionNIC Bypass State NIC State OptionsExternal Bypass Unit State NIC Bypass and Cable ChoicesNICs Off State Management Ports Power SuppliesConsole Serial Port Management PortIDP Sensor LEDs IDP Sensor Power SuppliesSystem Status LEDs Management and High Availability Port LEDsHard Drive LEDs on Front Panel Traffic Port LEDsPower Supply LED Definitions Back Panel LED Description Power Supply LEDs on Back PanelHard Drive LED Definitions Front Panel LED Description General Installation Guidelines Installing the SensorRack Mounting the IDP Sensor Mounting Using Device Rack RailsRequired Tools Rail with Hinged Rear Bracket Mounting Using Midmount BracketsRU Device IDP 75 Midmount Bracket Connecting PowerInitial Configuration Options Configuring the IDP SensorSimple Configuration Simple Configuration SettingsAdvanced Configuration Simple Configuration ValuesConnecting to the Sensor Using the Console Serial Port to Configure the SensorType an IP address and press Enter Following text appears Connecting Directly Using the Management Port Using the Management Port to Configure the SensorSimple or Advanced Configuration Using the Management Port Connecting Remotely Using the Management PortACM Advanced Configuration QuickStart Simple ConfigurationManager Administrator’s Guide Connecting the High Availability Port Connecting Forwarding InterfacesVerifying Traffic Flow Adding Your Sensor to NSM Adding the Sensor to NSMSelect Device is Reachable default Add Device Wizard Connection Settings Type ssh-keygen -l -f sshhostdsakey and press Enter Add Device Wizard Importing the Device Checking the Status of Your SensorPage Updating Software on the Sensor Updating IDP Sensor Software Using NSM Firmware ManagerLoading a Sensor Image into NSM Updating IDP Sensor Software Without NSM Upgrading Sensor SoftwareReimaging the IDP Sensor Page Remove a Power Supply Replacing a Power Supply IDP 800, and 8200 OnlyServicing the Device Replacing a Hard Drive IDP 800 and 8200 Only Install a Power SupplyRemove a Hard Drive Hard Drive Latch in Closed Position Install a Hard DrivePage Bridge Mode Advanced ConfigurationAdvanced Deployment Modes Advantages and Disadvantages of Bridge Mode Bridge ModeAdvantages and Disadvantages of Router Mode Router ModeAdvantages and Disadvantages of Proxy-ARP Mode Proxy-ARP ModeIDP High Availability Deployment Modes Specifications Physical Specifications Value IDP 75 Technical SpecificationsAC Power Specifications Nominal Value Acceptable Range Power Cord Specifications CountryEnvironmental Specifications IDP 250 Technical SpecificationsSpecification Value IDP 800 Technical Specifications IDP 8200 Technical Specifications EMI Compliance Safety ComplianceImmunity ACM IndexIDP 75, 250, 800, and 8200 Installation Guide 54 „ Index
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