Installing ETKMSs

Configuring the Syslog Server

The EncrypTight appliance can be configured to send log messages and events to a syslog server on the management PC or other device. First, install the Kiwi Syslog Daemon as an application and follow the documentation provided with the product for initial configuration.

After you have installed the syslog daemon, use ETEMS to configure the appliances to send log messages to the syslog server. See the configuration chapter for your appliance model for more information about configuring syslog servers and log events.

Installing ETKMSs

Install the ETKMS server in a physically secure location. This server should be dedicated to the ETKMS functionality and requires the following external connections:

Table 8 ETKMS server connections

Connection

Description

System Power

Connect the system power to a grounded electrical source. An uninterrupted power

 

supply (UPS) is recommended.

Mouse

You can use a USB or PS2 mouse. A USB mouse can connect to either of the two

 

USB ports on the front panel or either of the two USB ports on the rear panel. A

 

PS2 mouse connects to the mouse connector on the rear panel.

Keyboard

You can use a USB or PS2 keyboard. The USB keyboard can connect to either of

 

the two USB ports on the front panel or either of the two USB ports on the rear

 

panel. A PS2 keyboard connects to the keyboard connector on the rear panel.

Monitor

Connect the monitor to the video connector on the front or rear panel.

Network

eth0 is the Linux designation for the Ethernet connection with a path to the

connection (eth0)

management workstation containing the ETPM and to the PEPs’ management

 

ports. eth0 is normally configured to the Gb1 connector on the rear panel.

Network

eth1 is inactive and unavailable by default.

connection (eth1)

 

 

 

NOTE

The mouse and keyboard are required only for the initial system configuration and can be disconnected after you complete the ETKMS installation.

ETKMSs are shipped with a factory default IP address of 192.168.1.3.

Configuring ETKMSs

Although some of the essential configuration of a ETKMS is the same for both local ETKMSs and external ETKMSs, the procedures for configuring each are different. For this reason, the basic configuration of a local ETKMS is discussed separately.

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