Installing the IPS 4240-DC

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•For more information on working with electrical power and in an ESD environment, see Safety Recommendations, page 2-2.

•For the procedure for placing the appliance in a rack, see Rack Mounting, page 3-6.

•For the instructions for setting up a terminal server, see Connecting an Appliance to a Terminal Server, page 1-22.

•For the procedure for using the setup command to initialize the appliance, see Appendix B, “Initializing the Sensor.”

•For the procedure for updating the appliance with the most recent cisco IPS software, see Obtaining Cisco IPS Software, page C-1.

•For the procedure for using HTTPS to log in to IDM, refer to Logging In to IDM.

•For the procedures for configuring intrusion prevention on your sensor, refer to the following documents:

–Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Device Manager Configuration Guide for IPS 7.1

–Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Manager Express Configuration Guide for IPS 7.1

–Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Sensor CLI Configuration Guide for IPS 7.1

The IPS-4240-DC-K9 (NEBS-compliant) model equipped with DC-input power supply must be terminated with the DC input wiring on a DC source capable of supplying at least 15 amps. A 15-amp circuit breaker is required at the 48 VDC facility power source. An easily accessible disconnect device should be incorporated into the facility wiring.

Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position.

Note The DC return connection should remain isolated from the system frame and chassis (DC-I). This equipment is suitable for connection to intra-building wiring only.

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030

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