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This Quick Start Guide explains how to quickly set up and activate your McAfee
[formerly McAfee
IntruShield
®
If you are setting up your Sensor in SPAN or Tap mode, see the M-3050/M-4050 Product Guide for cabling
instructions.
All product documentation referenced in this Quick Start Guide is found on the McAfee Service Portal.
The Sensor front panel
Power supply A (included)
1
Power supply B (optional; sold separately)
2
RS-232C Control port (1)
3
RS-232C Auxiliary port (1)
4
RJ-11 Fail-Open Control ports (6)
5
Cabling the Sensor's XFP (10 Gigabit Small Form-factor Pluggable) and SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) Gigabit
Ethernet Monitoring ports for in-line mode enables you to configure the Sensor to drop attacks before they reach
their target.
Sensor setup overview
This section explains how to position and cable the various ports of your Sensor. This section also briefly explains
how to install the Manager and then add the Sensor to the Manager, and verify that you have successfully
established communication between the Sensor and the Manager.
McAfee Network Security Platform
] M-3050/M-4050 Sensor in in-line mode.
®
(M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Quick Start Guide)
Network Security Platform
®
SFP Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports (8)
6
XFP 10 Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports (4)
7
Compact Flash port (1)
8
RJ-45 Response port (1)
9
10/100/1000 Management port (1)
10
Revision E
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Summary of Contents for McAfee M-3050
- Page 1 ] M-3050/M-4050 Sensor in in-line mode. ® ® If you are setting up your Sensor in SPAN or Tap mode, see the M-3050/M-4050 Product Guide for cabling instructions. All product documentation referenced in this Quick Start Guide is found on the McAfee Service Portal.
- Page 2 Positioning the Sensor Release the rails and attach inner rails (of a three-in-one set) to the chassis by fastening it with the screws provided. Attach L-shape and external rails to the rack frame. Install the Sensor into a rack and mount ears. You can also mid-mount the Sensor (optional). Install the redundant power supply (optional).
- Page 3 Plug the female end of a power cable into the power inlet and plug the other end into a power source. The Sensor ships with standard US power and international cables. The M-3050/M-4050 does not have a power switch; you need to only plug the power cable into a power source.
- Page 4 MariaDB is included with the Manager and is installed (embedded) automatically on your target Windows server during this process. Following steps briefly explain the Manager installation: Prepare the system according to the requirements outlined in McAfee Network Security Platform Installation Guide and the Network Security Platform Release Notes. Close all open applications.
- Page 5 Start the Manager Click Start | Programs | McAfee | Network Security Manager | Network Security Manager. You do not require a license file for using Manager/Central Manager version 5.1.17.2 or above, and 6.0.7.x or above. Adding the Sensor to the Manager The Manager displays the Login ID page.
- Page 6 Enter information in the appropriate fields and click Save. Remember the Shared Secret value entered at this step. This value is used while you configure the Sensor. For more information on the fields in Add New Device page, see McAfee Network Security Platform Installation Guide. Configuring Sensor information Configuring the Sensor involves specifying network information, a name, and the shared secret key that the Sensor uses to establish secure communication with the Manager.
- Page 7 The Sensor prompts you to enter the new password and prompts you for the old password. A password must contain between 8 and 25 characters, is case-sensitive, and can consist of any alphanumeric character or symbol. Set the name of the Sensor: You can enter the setup command at the prompt and this will automatically prompt you to provide the necessary information or you can use the set command instead.
- Page 8 To verify the configuration information, type show. Check that all information is correct. To exit the session, type exit. Verify successful installation A handshake process begins between the Sensor and the Manager. The devices will take a few seconds to establish communication.
- Page 9 The status report appears Return to the Manager. In the Manager - Dashboard tab, view the Manager status in the System Health section. Manager status should be up and Sensor status should be active. From the Manager - Dashboard, click Device tab | Devices.
- Page 10 Sensor automatically blocks the attack. To tune this or any other McAfee-provided policies, you can clone the policy and then customize it as described in the McAfee Network Security Platform IPS Administration Guide.
- Page 12 Copyright © 2019 McAfee, LLC McAfee and the McAfee logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of McAfee, LLC or its subsidiaries in the US and other countries. Other marks and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 700-3590E00...
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