Installing The Ips-4240 And Ips-4255 - Cisco IDS-4230-FE - Intrusion Detection Sys Fast Ethernet Sensor Installation And Configuration Manual

Chapter 6

Installing the IPS-4240 and IPS-4255

Installing the IPS-4240 and IPS-4255
Warning
Caution
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Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or
service this equipment. Statement 1030
Be sure to read the safety warnings in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for the Cisco Intrusion Detection System 4200 Series Appliance
Sensor and follow proper safety procedures when performing these steps.
To install the IPS-4240 and IPS-4255 on your network, follow these steps:
Position the appliance on the network.
See Placing an Appliance on Your Network, page
places to position an appliance.
Place the appliance in a rack, if you are rack mounting it.
See Rack Mounting, page
Attach the power cord to the appliance and plug it in to a power source (a UPS is
recommended).
Connect the cable as shown in so that you have either a DB-9 or DB-25 connector
on one end as required by the serial port for your computer, and the other end is
the RJ-45 connector.
Use the console port to connect to a computer to enter configuration
Note
commands. Locate the serial cable from the accessory kit. The serial cable
assembly consists of a 180/rollover cable with RJ-45 connectors (DB-9
connector adapter PN 74-0495-01 and DB-25 connector adapter PN
29-0810-01).
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Installing the IPS-4240 and IPS-4255
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