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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Model N110 features The figures and tables show the N110 (110) appliance components. Front panel The front panel has indicator lights. Power indicator Status indicator Management (MGMT) indicator Internet connectivity indicator Back panel The back panel includes the power connector and ports.
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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Note: This appliance does not support hardware flow control on the console port. If you do not disable this feature when using a terminal emulator program, you cannot enter commands into the console;...
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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Number Indicator Status Description Green 1 Gbps link. Model N115 features The figures and tables show the N115 (115) appliance components. Front panel The front panel has indicator lights. Power indicator...
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Back panel The back panel includes the power connector and ports. Interface module slot Power connector USB ports Console port (speed 115,200 bps) Fixed Ethernet ports 0–1 (from left to right) Ports 0–7 in the integrated switch (from left to right, 0–3 on the top row and 4–7 on the bottom row)
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10 Mbps link. Amber 100 Mbps link. Green 1 Gbps link. Supported interface modules Model 115 Forcepoint NGFW appliances support copper and small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules. Note: Do not remove any stickers from modules — they contain important information.
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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 For a list of all available interface modules and compatibility information, see Knowledge Base article 10245. MMGE4 module The MMGE4 module is a quad-port gigabit interface module. Number Component Color...
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Precautions The precautions provide safety guidance when working with Forcepoint appliances and electrical equipment. Safety precautions Read the safety information and follow the procedures whenever you are working with electronic equipment.
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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Restricted substances The following table shows the restricted substances and their chemical symbols.
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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Install the appliance Prepare and install the appliance in your network. Before you begin • Install a Security Management Center (SMC) on a separate server. • Configure the Firewall element in the Management Client, and save the initial configuration on a USB drive.
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Push the module into the slot. The module is seated correctly when the front panel of the module is even with the front panel of the appliance. Important: Do not insert the module in the wrong orientation. Inserting the modules incorrectly might damage the appliance and the modules and voids the warranty.
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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Ethernet port mapping For appliances that have removable interface modules, Ethernet port names are based on the slot and port numbers. The first number in the name represents the slot on the appliance, and the second number represents the port on the slot.
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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Figure 2: Changed interface ID mapping Connect network cables Ethernet ports are mapped to interface IDs during the initial configuration. Determine which Ethernet ports to use for connecting to your networks.
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NGFW properly configured and running. When the Forcepoint NGFW engine is in the initial configuration state and no configuration has been saved to the integrated switch, ports in the integrated switch are not configured into port groups and the integrated switch does not yet route traffic.
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Some Forcepoint NGFW appliances ship with replaceable components. Turn off the appliance Most Forcepoint NGFW appliance hardware components are not hot-swappable. Turn off the appliance and disconnect power before replacing the CFast card or interface modules. Note: We recommend fastening a grounding strap to your wrist so that it contacts your bare skin and attaching the other end of the strap to the appliance.
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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 Steps Turn off the appliance and disconnect any power cables. Locate the CFast card on your appliance. If there is still tape covering the CFast card, remove the tape. Gently push in the CFast card to release the card from the slot.
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In the network interface configuration options, make sure that the autodetected information is correct and that all interfaces have been detected. If autodetection fails, add network drivers manually. For detailed instructions, see the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Installation Guide. If the number of ports in the new module differs from the old module, adjust the mapping of interfaces to interface IDs.
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If needed, insert a replacement SFP transceiver in the slot. Compliance information Forcepoint NGFW appliances that have wireless support are in compliance with certain EU directives and FCC standards for wireless devices intended for home and office use. This information is valid for all dual band products (2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, and 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/n/ac).
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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models 110, 115 FCC Standards This appliance is in compliance with FCC Part Applied technologies The appliance uses these technologies. • Radio spectrum — Sub-bands 2400–2483.5 MHz and 5150–5250 MHz • Safety — Dual band products •...
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