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Manager Appliance Quick Start Guide Revision B McAfee Network Security Platform This guide is a high-level description of how to install and configure the Manager Appliance. For more detailed installation information, refer to the Manager Appliance Installation Guide. Verify the shipment Check for these contents that are shipped with the Manager Appliance.
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Install the Manager Appliance on a rack Use the rack mounting kit included with the Manager Appliance to install the unit into a four-post 19-inch rack. The kit can be used with most industry-standard rack cabinets. Use the tie wraps to secure the cables from the Manager Appliance to the rack.
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Appliance. Perform these steps to connect the Manager Appliance to a power source and network. Plug the AC power cord into the back of the Manager Appliance, then plug the other end of the cord into an appropriate power source.
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Item Description Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Front Control Panel USB ports Video out DVD-ROM drive Front Control Panel options System ID button integrated with LED Non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button System NIC 1 Activity LED System NIC 3 Activity LED System Status LED Power button with integrated LED...
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Item Description System NIC 4 Activity LED System NIC 2 Activity LED Manager Appliance back panel description The Manager Appliance back panel has these ports and connectors for configuration. Item Description Power supply Video out RJ-45 serial port (not used)
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The Manager Appliance Configuration Tool page is displayed. Determine a host name for the Manager Appliance. In the Change Host Configuration area, do one of the following for Computer Name: Accept the generated host name. Type a new host name.
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In the Change Network Configuration area, do one of the following: Do nothing to use a DHCP-provided IP address. Type a static IP address, default gateway address, and primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses. Click Apply. In the Change Database Connection Configuration area, do the following: Type and confirm a MySQL root password.
You can now manage the Manager Appliance from a remote location using remote desktop connection. If necessary, unplug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Configure remote management You can manage the appliance remotely. While the appliance is starting, press F2 to enter the BIOS configuration screen.
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