This section describes the IPS-4240 and IPS-4255 front and back panel features and indicators. Figure 2-1 shows the front view of IPS-4240 and IPS-4255. Figure 2-1 IPS-4240/IPS-4255 Front Panel Features Cisco IPS 4240 series Intrusion Prevention Sensor PWR STATUS FLASH Power Flash Status Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2 OL-15638-01...
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Figure 2-3 shows the four built-in Ethernet ports, which have two indicators per port. Figure 2-3 Ethernet Port Indicators Indicators LNK SPD LNK SPD LNK SPD LNK SPD Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2 OL-15638-01...
Nonoperating 0 to 15,000 ft (4750 m) Shock Operating 1.14 m/sec (45 in./sec) ½ sine input Nonoperating 30 G Vibration 0.41 Grms2 (3 to 500 Hz) random input Acoustic noise 60 dBa (maximum) Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2 OL-15638-01...
Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030 Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2 OL-15638-01...
The top hole on the left bracket is a banana jack you can use for ESD grounding purposes when Note you are servicing the system. You can use the two threaded holes to mount a ground lug to ground the chassis. Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2 OL-15638-01...
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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 Sensor. Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2...
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You can use a 180/rollover or straight-through patch cable to connect the appliance to a port on a terminal server with RJ-45 or hydra cable assembly connections. Connect the appropriate cable from the console port on the appliance to a port on the terminal server. Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2 OL-15638-01...
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Power on the appliance. Initialize the appliance. Step 9 Upgrade the appliance with the most recent Cisco IPS software. Step 10 You are now ready to configure intrusion prevention on the appliance. Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2...
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For the procedure for using the setup command to initialize IPS-4250-DC, see Basic Sensor Setup, • page 10-3. For the procedure for updating IPS-4250-DC with the most recent cisco IPS software, see Obtaining • Cisco IPS Software, page 12-1. If you have the IPS-4240 DC model, see Installing IPS-4240-DC, page 2-10.
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DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position. Remove the DC power supply plastic shield. Step 7 Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2 2-11 OL-15638-01...
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Step 9 Using the same method as for the ground wire, connect the negative wire and then the positive wire. – – Negative Negative Positive Positive Ground Ground On/Off Switch Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2 2-12 OL-15638-01...
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• For the procedure for using the setup command to initialize IPS-4250-DC, see Basic Sensor Setup, page 10-3. For the procedure for updating IPS-4250-DC with the most recent cisco IPS software, see Obtaining • Cisco IPS Software, page 12-1. For the procedure for using HTTPS to log in to IDM, refer to Logging In to IDM.
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Chapter 2 Installing IPS-4240 and IPS-4255 Installing IPS-4240-DC Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 6.2 2-14 OL-15638-01...