Compliance Number: FEI-019

The Trellix EX 8600 protects your network from spear phishing attacks that bypass traditional anti-spam technologies. It analyzes every attachment using a signature-less, Multi-Vector Virtual Execution engine that can identify zero-day attacks by detonating attachments in an environment that mimics operating systems, applications, and browsers in their exhaustive list of versions, configurations, and plug-ins.

The EX 8600 provides layers of dynamic malware analysis to protect your network from malicious images, PDFs, and ZIP/RAR/ TNEF archives.

The Front View

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Drive Carrier LED Indicators

The chassis includes externally accessible SAS/SATA drives. Each drive carrier displays two status LEDs on the front of the carrier.

• Green: When illuminated, this LED indicates drive activity. It blinks on and off when the particular drive is being accessed. This function is controlled by the backplane.

• Red: When illuminated, this LED indicates a drive failure. You should be notified by your system management software.

Chassis

1. Disk Drive Carrier: Each carrier can house a hot-swappable disk drive. A drive slot map displays the disk slot numbers on top of the appliance.

2. Handle Release: Press this tab to release the handle. Use the handle to pull the disk drive carrier from the chassis.

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The Rear View

Power

• Power: Connect your power source to this port to provide power to the appliance. The appliance comes with one redundant power supply unit for use if the primary unit fails.

I/O Ports

• USB 2.0: These ports are USB 2.0 compliant.

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• Serial Console: Connect to this port to manage the appliance from your terminal.

• Video: Connect a monitor to this port to view the appliance's command-line interface.

• USB 3.2: These ports are USB 3.2 compliant.

Management Ports

• ether1 (RJ45): Connect your LAN to this port to enable remote access to the CLI and Web UI. The RJ45 connector is a 10/100/1000BASE-T port.

• IPMI: Connect for access to out-of-band management functions, including power control, console redirection, and appliance health status. The connector is a 10/100/1000BASE-T port.

Live Mode Analysis Ports

• pether2 (RJ45): The RJ45 connector is 10/100/1000BASE-T port.

SMTP Interface Ports

• pether3 through pether6 (SFP+): The SFP+ ports support 1G or 10Gbps data rate.

pether (SFP+): The SFP+ connectors accept the following modules:

• 1000BASE-SX/10GBASE-SR (LC MMF)

• 1000BASE-LX/10GBASE-LR (LC SMF)

• 1000BASE-T (RJ45)

• 10GBASE-CU (5m direct attach cable)

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Deployment

You can deploy the EX 8600 in your network in one of the following ways:

• Message Transfer Agent Deployment

• Bcc: Deployment

• SPAN/ TAP Deployment

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Installation

This chapter provides information about the site requirements of your installation location.

Before You Begin

Follow the steps in this section before you install the appliance.

Before Opening the Box

• Review the Packing Slip contained in the plastic slip attached to the top of the box. Ensure the shipment contains the correct appliance.

• Ensure the serial number listed on the Packing Slip matches the one specified on the sticker located on one side of the box.

• If there appears to be damage to the box, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Unpacking the Appliance

Carefully remove the appliance from the box in an area away from heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields.

Ensure your box contains:

• The correct appliance model

• An accessory kit

• Online Documents Portal Referral

• A rail kit

Installation Site Guidelines

Follow these guidelines when you select an installation site:

• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack for its door to open completely without obstruction.

• Avoid environments that produce heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields.

• Only install the appliance in a restricted access location such as a service closet or dedicated equipment room.

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• Make sure the location is properly ventilated.

• Make sure there is sufficient space for air flow.

Rack Precautions

Trellix recommends that you mount the appliance in a standard 19-inch rack. The vertical hole spacing on the rack rails must meet standard ANSI/EIA-310-C requirements.

Consider the following before installing your appliance in the rack:

• Ensure the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

• In a single-rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

• In a multiple-rack installation, the racks should be coupled together to increase their stability.

• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.

• Only extend one component from the rack at a time—extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

• Ensure your rack meets the safety requirements of UL 60950-1.

Warning

STABILITY HAZARD: The rack may tip over causing serious personal injury. To prevent injury:

• Before extending the rack to the installation position, read the installation instructions.

• Do not put any load on the slide-rail mounted equipment when the rails are extended in the installation position.

• Do not leave the slide-rail mounted equipment with the rails extended in the installation position.

Server Precautions

Trellix recommends reviewing the electrical and general safety precautions that came with each component you intend to install in the rack.

Review the following before installing the appliance in the rack:

• Determine the placement of each component in the rack.

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• Ensure there is a minimum clearance of six inches behind the chassis to allow for easy cable management.

• Install the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack first, then move up.

• Allow hot-swappable power supply units, disk drives, and transceivers to cool before handling them.

• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply to protect your components from voltage spikes, power surges, and failure during a power outage.

• Keep all of the rack's doors and panels closed when you are not servicing the components.

Rack-Mounting Precautions

Consider the following safety precautions when you install the appliance in the rack:

• Make sure the appliance is grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

• Use an electrostatic wrist guard when handling the appliance.

• At least two technicians should be involved to install the appliance safely.

• Trellix recommends only individuals with rack-mounting experience should install the appliance.

• Install the appliance in an environment compatible with the manufacturer's maximum recommended ambient temperature (TMRA) for each component in your rack.

Power Requirements

The EX 8600 uses a 920 W power supply unit with an input rating of 100-240 VAC (±10%), 11-4.4 A at 50-60 Hz.

Ensure your power source has sufficient electrical overload protection. In North America, connect the rack to a power source with over-current protection that complies with UL 489. In Europe, the over-current protection must comply with IEC standards.

Ventilation Requirements

Ventilation and optimal location are essential to the proper operation of the EX Series appliance. Give the unit at least six inches of space around ventilation openings so that adequate ventilation is possible.

The EX Series appliance draws air through the front and expels it out the back. Note the direction of the air intake and exhaust of the other components in the rack to ensure safe ventilation of all components involved.

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Cabling Requirements

The EX Series appliance ships with the following cables:

• (2) 6 ft AC power cord, SVT, 60oC, 3x18AWG (0.824mm2)

• (1) 6 ft null modem DB9 female serial cable

You must provide any additional cables required to connect your system to the network and other devices. Do not exceed the maximum run length of the additional cables you provide.

Rack Installation

This section explains how to install your appliance in a standard 19-inch wide rack with the equipment provided. Because various rack units are available, the assembly procedure may differ slightly from the following instructions. Refer to the installation instructions that came with your rack.

Installing the Inner Rails on the Appliance

1. Starting with either rail (each works for both sides of the appliance), pull the inner rail from the outer rail until it is fully extended.

2. Push the arrow-shaped rail-release lever on the inner rail in the direction of the arrow and slide the inner rail out until it is detached from the outer rail.

3. Align the notches of the inner rail with the tabs on the side of the appliance.

4. While firmly pressing the inner rail against the appliance, slide it in the direction of the tabs until you hear a click.

5. Repeat steps 1—4 with the other inner rail on the other side of the appliance.

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

1. Insert the front end of an outer rail (“Front Bracket” is engraved on the front end) into the front rack column at the desired height. A metal tab will slide and lock onto the column automatically.

2. Extend the rail until it reaches the rear rack column.

3. Insert the back end into the rack column at the same height chosen in step 1.

4. Repeat steps 1—3 with the other outer rail on the other side of the rack.

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Mounting the Appliance on the Rack

1. Align the rear of the inner rails installed on the appliance with the front channels of the outer rails installed on the rack.

2. Fully slide the appliance into the rack. The inner and outer rails will lock together automatically.

3. (Optional) Further secure the appliance to the rack by using the captive screws installed on the ears of the appliance.

Attaching Cables to the Appliance

1. Connect the EX Series appliance to one or more network devices using the cables appropriate to the deployment of your choice.

2. Connect the power cable or cables to the power port or ports on the back of the appliance.

Turning On the Appliance

Power on the appliance by pressing the power button on the ear to the left of the bezel.

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Replacements

This chapter provides information about returning or replacing defective parts of your EX appliance.

Return Process

If you believe you have a defective part or system, you must first contact Trellix Technical Support, who will validate the claim. If the part or system is defective, Technical Support will initiate a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) and guide you through the process. For more information, visit https://www.trellix.com/en-us/support.html.

Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive

Perform the following steps to remove and replace a disk drive:

1. Remove the bezel at the front of the appliance by sliding the release tab to the right and pulling the bezel away from the chassis.

2. Locate the disk drive carrier that contains the failed disk drive. The carrier should have a blinking amber LED.

3. Unlock the disk drive handle by sliding the blue tab to the left.

4. Push the maroon button on the right to release the latch handle.

5. Pull the handle to slide the disk drive from its slot.

6. Insert the new disk drive carrier into the available slot and push in until it clicks.

Removing and Replacing a Power Supply Unit

Perform the following steps to remove and replace a power supply unit (PSU):

1. At the rear of the appliance, remove the power cable from the failed PSU.

2. While gripping the handle to the left of the power port and pressing the release lever to the right of it, pull out the failed PSU.

3. Insert the replacement PSU in the open slot and slide it in until it clicks into place.

4. Attach the power cable to the new power supply.

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Removing and Replacing a Cooling Fan

Perform the following steps to remove and replace a failed fan:

1. Turn off the appliance.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws securing the middle section of the appliance’s top cover.

3. Remove the middle section of the top cover.

4. Remove the fan from the appliance by squeezing the plastic release tab and pulling.

5. Insert the new fan into the empty fan bracket, ensuring it is oriented the same way as the others. You will hear a click when it is secured.

6. Replace the top cover and secure it with screws.

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Appendices

Appendix 1: System Specifications

The table below provides the technical specifications for the Trellix EX 8600 .

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Technical Support

For technical support, contact Trellix through the Support portal:

https://www.trellix.com/en-us/support.html

Documentation

Documentation for all Trellix products is available on the Trellix Documentation Portal:

https://docs.trellix.com/

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