1 System Overview

The X family device is a high-speed, comprehensive security system with a browser-based manager called the Local Security Manager (LSM). The Overview section provides an overview of the LSM functions and use in the X family device.

Overview

Enterprise security schemes once consisted of a conglomeration of disparate, static devices from multiple vendors. Today, the X family device provides the advantages of a single, integrated, highly adaptive security system that includes powerful hardware and an intuitive management interface.

This section describes the X family device and the LSM client application, Command Line Interface (CLI), and Security Management System (SMS) used to interact with and manage the device.

The Overview chapter includes the following topics:

•“X Family Device” on page 1

o“Core Functionality” on page 2

o“X Family Environment” on page 3

o“Local Clients” on page 4

•“System Requirements” on page 4

•“SMS Configuration” on page 4

Note Check the Release Notes for specific limitations and known issues regarding the current release.

X Family Device

The X family device offers an integrated system that includes a stateful packet inspection firewall, IPSec virtual private network (VPN) management, bandwidth management, and web content filtering functions along with TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) functionality.

X Family LSM User’s Guide V 2.5.1

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