Installing Ids-4210 - Cisco IPS-4240-K9 - Intrusion Protection Sys 4240 Installation Manual

Chapter 2

Installing IDS-4210

Installing IDS-4210
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Warning
Statement 1030
Follow proper safety procedures when performing these steps by reading the safety warnings in
Caution
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 4200 Series
Appliance
Note If you purchased an IDS-4210 before July 2003, you must upgrade the memory to 512 MB to install
Cisco IPS 5.0. For more information, see
To install IDS-4210 on the network, follow these steps:
Position IDS-4210 on the network.
Step 1
Attach the power cord to IDS-4210 and plug it in to a power source (a UPS is recommended).
Step 2
Note
Step 3 Use the dual serial communication cable (PN 72-1847-01, included in the accessory kit) to attach a
laptop to the COM1 port of IDS-4210 (see
keyboard and monitor to IDS-4210.
Table 2-2
Terminal
Bits per second
Data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Flow control
Caution We recommend that you use the dual serial communication cable (PN 72-1847-01, included in the
accessory kit) rather than a keyboard and monitor, because some keyboards and monitors may be
incompatible with IDS-4210.
78-16124-01
Sensor.
When you first plug an IDS-4210 into a power source, it powers on momentarily and then powers
off leaving the NIC link lights lit. This is normal behavior. Press the power switch to boot the
system into operation.
Terminal Settings
Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 5.0
Upgrading the Memory, page
Table 2-2 for a list of the terminal settings), or connect a
Setting
9600
8
None
1
Hardware or RTS/CTS
Installing IDS-4210
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