Sensor Networking Environment - Fidelis Direct/Internal 10G Quick Start Manual

4. Sensor Networking Environment

Sensor appliances may connect to multiple networks for service and monitoring. Use the tables
below to identify how many and what type of network switch ports you will need for your deployment.
Admin Network
The Admin Network connects Fidelis Network Sensors to the CommandPost, Collector, and
Sandbox. You need one switch port per Sensor appliance for the Admin network.
Appliance
All Sensors
Prevent Network
Optional connection that the Sensor uses to deliver TCP Reset and other messages to the
production environment. This connection is only used if the Sensor is connected out-of-band to one
or more monitored networks. If you use the Prevent port, you will need one additional switch port per
Sensor.
Appliance
All Sensors
Monitor A and Monitor-B
Optional ports to connect the Sensor appliance to the monitored networks "A" and "B" through
network switch mirrored-ports or taps. One additional port for each monitored network.
Appliance
All Sensors
Monitor C and Monitor-D
Most environments use the Monitor-C and -D ports (instead of -A and -B) because these ports offer
support for higher network throughput and/or support in-line session blocking and prevention / policy
enforcement.
For in-line prevention, connect both Monitor-C and Monitor-D to the same monitored network to
allow network data to flow through the device. You will need two switch ports for monitoring in-line.
Note: Direct/Internal 10G Sensor does not support in-line configuration.
In the out-of-band configuration, connect the Sensor appliance to the monitored networks "C" and
"D" through network switch mirrored-ports or taps. One additional port for each monitored network.
Appliance
GbE Sensors
2.5-, 5-, and 10-Gb Sensors
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Switch Port Type
8P8C "RJ45" (copper)
Switch Port Type
8P8C "RJ45" (copper)
Networks
Switch Port Type
8P8C "RJ45" (copper)
Networks
Switch Port Type
8P8C "RJ45" (copper)
LC Connector (may require SFP+ transceiver)
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