Quick Start Guide
Websense V10000 G2
Web & Email Security Appliance
Before you begin...
Plan your deployment before setting up the appliance. See the
back of this guide for a deployment overview and reference sheet.
1
Verify Contents
Accessory Kit
1
Ethernet Cables (4)
Serial Cable
Power Cables (2)
Bezel (faceplate)
2
Sliding Ready Rail Kit
• Left Ready Rail
• Right Ready Rail
• Velcro Straps (2)
• Rack Installation Instructions
Cable Management Arm Kit
3
• Cable Management Arm
• Cable Tie Wraps
• Static Support Tray
• CMA Installation Instructions
• Status Indicator Cable
Contact Websense Technical Support if any items are missing.
Rack Appliance
2
See the Rack Installation Instructions included in the
Sliding Ready Rail kit.
3
Determine Security Mode
The appliance supports the following security modes:
• Web (Web Security Gateway/Anywhere)
• Email (Email Security Gateway/Anywhere)
• Web and Email (Email plus Websense Web Security or Web Security Gateway/Anywhere)
Based on your subscription and deployment plan, determine the appropriate security mode for this
appliance.
Connect Network Cables
4
Connect the appliance interfaces required by the security mode for this appliance. Cat 5E cables (or
better) are required. Do not use crossover network cables.
*Not used for Websense Web Security.
5
Connect Input Device
1. Connect to the appliance via serial port or KVM in order to access the command line interface for
initial configuration. Serial port settings are: 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity.
Serial Connection
2. Secure power cables using velcro straps and plug power
1
cables into an appropriate power source.
KVM Connection
2
Power On Appliance
6
Power on the appliance and check the following indicators:
Front
• Power button is illuminated.
• Hard drive LEDs are green.
Rear
• Power supply LEDs are green.
• LEDs for connected interfaces (NICs) are green.
• System status indicator (LED left of power supplies) is solid
blue.
Contact Websense Technical Support if any indicators are not
illuminated correctly.
7
Configuration Overview
Please refer to the V-Series Appliance Getting Started guide for
more details.
Initial Configuration
Appliance Command Line (firstboot script)
• Configure security mode.
• Configure Appliance Controller interface (C).
Appliance Manager
• Access the Appliance Manager via the Logon Portal.
• Configure NTP servers/system time.
• Configure applicable network interfaces.
Web Mode
TRITON Unified Security Center
• Enter subscription key, update Master Database, configure
Network Agent, and configure policies in TRITON - Web
Security.
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
Content Gateway Manager (proxy)
• Configure user authentication and select protocols.
Email Mode
TRITON Unified Security Center
• Complete configuration wizard, enter subscription key, and
configure policies in TRITON - Email Security. Configure
email DLP policies in TRITON - Data Security.
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
Web and Email Mode
Perform steps above for Web mode followed by Email mode.
If your site does not have a Websense proxy, skip the Content
Gateway Manager configuration.
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