Chapter 1: Introduction; About This Guide; Requirements - Dell PowerEdge R640XL Configuration Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

About This Guide

This guide documents how to install Security Analytics on Gen14 Dell hardware—to a SA-SRVG8-20 or SA-SRVG8-40
server as a standalone Central Manager (CM), or as a Sensor connected to SA-STAG8-2U144 or SA-STAG8-5U840 storage
arrays and SA-STXG8-2X144 expansion enclosures.
For other hardware configurations, consult the appropriate configuration guide, available from techdocs.broadcom.com:
Security Analytics Configuration Guide for SA-S500 Series
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Security Analytics Configuration Guide for Gen13 Dell Hardware
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Security Analytics Configuration Guide for Gen12 Dell Hardware
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WARNING! You cannot combine Gen14 Dell hardware with Gen12 or Gen13 Dell hardware, or with SA-S500 Series servers.
The Gen14 Dell hardware documented in this guide should only be used as indicated with the specified Symantec models.

Requirements

The Security Analytics systems documented in this guide require the following:
Server
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– Symantec SA-SRVG8-20 (Dell PowerEdge R640XL)
– Symantec SA-SRVG8-40 (Dell PowerEdge R640XL)
Optional storage:
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– SA-STAG8-2U144 storage array (Dell PowerVault ME4012)
– SA-STAG8-5U840 storage array (Dell PowerVault ME4084)
– SA-STXG8-2X144 expansion enclosure (Dell PowerVault ME412)
Security Analytics 8.1.3 or later with license key
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VGA or serial monitor and cable
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USB keyboard
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Category 6A network cables for 10GBase-T operation
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Management workstation with Ethernet connectivity
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