Forum Systems Sentry 556 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Forum Systems Sentry™ 556x

Hardware Installation Guide

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Forum Systems Sentry™ Hardware Installation Guide 556x Rev B, published November 2019

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Summary of Contents for Forum Systems Sentry 556 Series

Page 1 No portion of this document may be reproduced or copied in any form, or by any means – graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, taping, recording, or information retrieval system – without expressed permission from Forum Systems, Inc. FORUMOS™ Firmware, Forum Systems XMLSec™ WebAdmin, Forum Systems XML Security Appliance™, Forum Sentry™, Forum Presidio™, Forum XWall™, Forum Sentry™...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................... 4 Audience ..................................4 Conventions Used ................................4 Overview ..................................4 Product Versions ................................. 4 UNPACK AND INSTALL THE SYSTEM ..........................5 Unpacking the Product ..............................5 Rack Precautions ................................ 5 Server Precautions ..............................5 Installing the Product into a Rack ..........................
Page 3: Introduction
) aligned with a field term means that this field is required. In this and other documentation, the Forum Systems Web Administration Interface is referred to as the WebAdmin and the Forum XML Security Appliance™ is referred to as the ‘device’, ‘product’ or ‘system’.
Page 4: Unpack And Install The System
UNPACK AND INSTALL THE SYSTEM Unpacking the Product Follow these steps in the sequence given to unpack the product. Inspect the shipping container that the product arrived in, and note if any damage had occurred. If the product shows damage, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the product.
Page 6: Plan For Physical Installation
 Test WebAdmin UI accessibility. * Refer to the Forum Systems Sentry™ HSM Quick Start Guide for more information on this portion of installation. Decide Among In-Line Two IPs or One Port Network Configuration Modes Network configuration options for your product include: ...
Page 7: 1-Port Mode
1-port Mode The following figure displays network configuration mode for 1-port: Figure 1: 1-Port Network Configuration Schematic. In the 1-port mode configuration, the product operates using only the WAN interface connected to the network and accepts client requests directed to the configured device IP(s) of the WAN port. In-line Mode (Two IP Addresses) The following figure displays network configuration mode for in-line (two IP addresses): Figure 3: In-Line Configuration Schematic for Two IP Addresses.
Page 8: Physical Interfaces For The Forum 556X Series
MANAGE- Forum Systems products can be managed out-of-band using the lower left most NIC port on the rear of the MENT Port: appliance. This means that management connectivity and associated network traffic are provided from an interface that is separate from the interface(s) used for regular traffic.
Page 9: Connect The Cli
CONNECT THE CLI Connect the CONSOLE serial port at the rear of the product to a laptop / PC serial port in order to access the Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI can also be accessed via SSH on port 22 to the management IP address once it is initialized and configured on the network.
Page 10: Configure Hyperterminal
CONFIGURE HYPERTERMINAL Change the <Backspace> Key Sends Setting Before setting the terminal emulation for the serial console port, first change the <Backspace> Key Sends setting in HyperTerminal to behave in the same manner as the <Delete> key. Launch using Start  Run  and type hypertm.exe. The HyperTerminal screen appears. The Connection Description screen appears.
Page 11: Configure Terminal Emulation For The Serial Console Port
Configure Terminal Emulation for the Serial Console Port The New Connection screen for HyperTerminal appears. If not visible, re-launch using Start  Run  and type hypertm.exe. The New Connection screen for HyperTerminal appears. From the menu bar, select File, New Connection. The New Connection – HyperTerminal screen appears. In the Connection Description screen, enter a Connection Name in the Name field, click OK.
Page 12: Configure The System
Initialize the System on the CLI The Forum Systems Installation Wizard allows you to cycle through a one-time wizard and prompts you to enter critical data in the proper sequence, including the default Administrator user name and password. If you skip prompts or exit the wizard before configuration is complete, the product will refresh, and re-display the wizard until all required data has been entered.
Page 13: Overview Of Default Device Gateway Settings
This section describes typical network configurations and how they would relate to your default gateway setting. After reviewing this topic, continue with the Forum Systems Installation Wizard. Note: The default gateway in the Installation Wizard is used for managing traffic through the system that is going to or coming from the subnets not connected to the system.
Page 14: 1-Port Mode Configuration
1-port Mode Configuration If you have selected 1-port mode, the default gateway setting could apply to the System Default, WAN or MANAGEMENT interface. At this point, continue with the Forum Systems Installation Wizard. ******************************************************* Default Gateway Setting * This is an optional default gateway for the * system that applies to either the device setting * or the management interface.
Page 15: Add The Default Administrator User Name And Password
Installation Wizard’s prompts. The Forum Systems Installation Wizard allows you to cycle through a one-time wizard and prompts you to enter critical data in the proper sequence, including the default Administrator user name and password. If you skip prompts or exit the wizard before configuration is...
Page 16: Access The Web Administration Interface
The Forum Systems Installation Wizard displays the following start-up screen and sequenced prompts: ------------------------------------------------------ Forum OS - Command Shell ------------------------------------------------------ Forum Systems Model: Serial Number: 0000 Licensed to: Unknown License Expiration: 12/31/99 12:00 AM Firmware Version: X.X Product Version: X.X...
Page 17: Appendix
FCC Class A, CSA, EN, IEC, UL, CE Regulations Appendix B – Regulatory Information This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A devices and describes how to keep the Forum Systems XML Security System CE compliant. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CLASS A DEVICES The System(s) described in this user guide has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 18: Appendix C - Forum Appliance - Limited Hardware Warranty
Systems or its designated representative with all costs of mailing/shipping/insurance prepaid. Forum Systems does not accept liability for loss or damage to the Hardware during shipment and requires that the return be insured for its full value. Forum Systems will ship the replacement Hardware to Customer freight prepaid upon receiving proof of such shipment.
Page 19: Appendix D - Constraints Of Cli And Users
Appendix D – Constraints of CLI and Users LEMENT ONSTRAINT OUNT Enable Mode Must be unique, is case sensitive, and may be from 8 to 32 alphanumeric 6-32 Password characters. No spaces allowed. User Name Unique and case sensitive. The ‘@’ character, underscores, dashes and spaces 1-80 are allowed;...
Page 21 ................4 cursor ................. 13 rack precautions ..............4 failover port................7 reboot product ................. 5 Forum Systems Installation Wizard ........11, 14 regulatory information ............16 HyperTerminal restart product ................. 5 <Backspace> key setting ............. 9 return policy ................17 configuring for serial console port .........