Installation

The steps to perform for a typical installation are listed below.

Table 15

ET1000A Installation Steps

 

 

 

 

 

Step

 

Action to Perform

Description

1

 

Review the cabling requirements.

on page 40

1

 

Unpack the shipping package.

on page 41

2

 

Prepare a space for installation of the ET1000A.

on page 41

3

 

Connect the cables.

on page 42

4

 

Apply power to the ET1000A.

on page 43

 

 

 

 

Cabling Requirements: ET1000A

Table 16 outlines the standard cables used with each port on the ET1000A. The connector type listed indicates only what is required to connect to the ET1000A port, and may or may not be the same connector type required for the other end of the cable. Some cables are supplied by Black Box and others are user-supplied.

Table 16

ET1000A Standard Cables

 

 

 

 

ET1000A Port

Cabling

Supplied by...

Power receptacles

Power supply cables certified

Black Box

 

 

 

and approved for use in the

 

 

 

 

country of interest

 

RS-232 Port

Shielded copper null modem

Black Box

 

 

 

cable, RS-232 DB9 connector

 

 

 

 

(female to male)

 

Ethernet Management Port

Shielded Category 5 straight

Black Box

(RJ-45)

 

through cable (STP), RJ-45

 

 

 

 

connectora

 

Ethernet Management port

Not applicable. Port is not

Not applicable

(SFP)

 

enabled in this release.

 

Local and Remote Gigabit

1000Base-LX SFPs

Available as accessory options

Ethernet ports

 

9/125μm single-mode duplex

 

Optical SFP transceivers

 

fiber or simplex fiber pair (1

 

 

transmit, 1 receive), 1310 nm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nominal wavelength, LC

 

 

 

 

 

connector

 

 

 

 

OR

 

 

 

 

1000Base-SX SFPs

 

 

 

 

 

62.5/125μm multi-mode

 

 

 

 

 

duplex fiber or simplex fiber

 

 

 

 

 

pair (1 transmit, 1 receive),

 

 

 

 

 

850nm nominal wavelength,

 

 

 

 

 

LC connector

 

Local and Remote Gigabit

Shielded Category 5 straight

Available as accessory options

Ethernet ports

through cable (STP), RJ-45

 

Copper SFP transceivers

connector

 

 

 

 

Aux1 port (SFP)

Not applicable. Port is not

Not applicable

 

 

 

enabled in this release.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.The 10/100 Ethernet management port is auto-sensing for polarity. You can use a shielded Category 5 straight through cable or a shielded crossover cable when connecting to this port.

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EncrypTight Enforcement Point (ETEP) Installation Guide specifications

The Black Box EncrypTight Enforcement Point (ETEP) is a robust solution designed to enhance data security by ensuring that sensitive information is securely transmitted and stored. This article provides a comprehensive installation guide that highlights the main features, technologies, and characteristics of ETEP.

The EncrypTight ETEP operates by providing a secure gateway between different networks. It employs advanced encryption algorithms to safeguard data from potential threats, ensuring that unauthorized access is thwarted. A core feature of the ETEP is its ability to support a range of encryption standards, including AES, RSA, and ECC, thus allowing organizations to choose the most suitable protocols for their specific needs.

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