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Adding a Sensor
After installing the Manager software and a successful logon session, the next step is to
add one or more Sensors to the Manager. For more information on configuring a Sensor,
see the
CLI Guide
Before You Install Sensors
This section describes best practices for deployment of McAfee
Sensors (Sensors) on your network and is generic to all Sensor appliance models.
Topics include system requirements, site planning, safety considerations for handling the
Sensor, and usage restrictions that apply to all Sensor models.
Sensor specifications, such as physical dimensions, power requirements, and so on are
described in each Sensor model's Product Guide.
Network topology considerations
Deployment of McAfee
requires basic knowledge of your network to help determine the level of configuration and
amount of installed Sensors and McAfee
required to protect your system.
The Sensor is purpose-built for the monitoring of traffic across one or more network
segments. For more information on McAfee Network Security Platform, see the
Started Guide
Safety measures
Please read the following warnings before you install the product. Failure to observe these
safety warnings could result in serious physical injury.
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its
Warning:
power source.
To remove all power from the I-4000 Sensor, unplug all power cords,
Warning:
including the redundant power cord.
Warning:
or service this equipment.
The Network Security Platform 4000 Sensor has no ON/OFF switch. Plug
Warning:
the Sensor into a power supply ONLY after you have completed rack installation.
and
Device Configuration Guide.
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Network Security Platform [formerly McAfee
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Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace,
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