Connecting Cables; Powering On The Appliance And Verifying Hardware Operation - Cisco MARS Install And Setup Manual

Connecting Cables

Connecting Cables
Use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper wire Ethernet cable, with standard RJ-45 compatible plugs,
to connect the MARS Appliance to the network. Your MARS Appliance comes with one or two standard
computer power cords, a Cat 5 crossover cable,
cable. The telephone jack is required to enable pager- and SMS-based alerts from MARS Appliance.
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
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To connect the cables:
Plug the network connection into the Ethernet 0 port. See the appropriate back panel diagram in
Step 1
Hardware Descriptions—MARS 25R, 25, 55, 110R, 110, 210, GC2R, and GC2, page
location of the Ethernet 0 port.
Insert the male RJ-11 connector of the inline impedance matching filter into the line-in socket of the
Step 2
MARS modem. Insert the local telephone cable into the RJ-11 socket of the filter.
See the appropriate back panel diagram in
GC2R, and GC2, page
socket icon, the external telephone socket is labeled with a telephone icon. See the
Modem" section on page 3-7
Connect a console to the console/serial port using the one of the options described in
Step 3
Console Connection, page

Powering on the Appliance and Verifying Hardware Operation

Before powering on the appliance, verify that all the cables and cords are firmly seated in their jacks and
sockets. Make sure that the vents for the appliance's fans have sufficient clearance and that the
appliance's air intakes are not blocked.
If you hear a loud beeping sound after turning on the appliance, check the rear panel and make sure that
Caution
all appliance power supply switches are fully clicked into the ON position. If all switches are locked into
the ON position, and you continue to hear the beeping, a power supply might not be functioning. Turn
off the appliance's power and contact Cisco Support.
MARS Appliances 110R, 110, 210, GC2R, and GC2
Verify that the power cables are connected to the power supplies and to a live AC power source.
Step 1
Press the Power button on the control panel.
Step 2
Install and Setup Guide for Cisco Security MARS
4-8
Inline Filter for the Modem, page
Hardware Descriptions—MARS 25R, 25, 55, 110R, 110, 210,
1-4, for the location of the modem sockets. The line-in socket is labeled with a
for a list of countries that require the filter.
5-4. You can also establish more than one console connection.
Chapter 4 Installing the Appliance
3-8, and a telephone
1-4, for the
"Inline Filter for the
Establishing a
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