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3. Configure Active Fail-Open chassis parameters

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Before you begin

To proceed with the setup, you require:
  • One RJ-45 RS-232 cable for console connection.
  • One RJ-45 cable for network management connection.

Perform the following steps to configure the parameters of an Active Fail-Open chassis.

Task

  1. Connect the applicable cable to the 40G Active Fail-Open chassis.
  2. Connect the RJ-45 RS232 cable to a computer which runs a terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY.
  3. Launch the terminal emulation software and set the following communication parameters:
    • Baud rate: 115200
    • Data bits: 8
    • No parity
    • Stop bits: 1
    • No flow control
  4. Turn on the Active Fail-Open chassis.
    The CLI banner and login prompt are displayed.
  5. At the login prompt, type the username and password, and press Enter.
    Username and password for both sets of Active Fail-Open modules
    For Active Fail-Open switches 12 thru 14
    Username Trellix00
    Password Trellix00
    The Active Fail-Open chassis CLI prompt is displayed.
  6. Use the following commands for the Active Fail-Open modules 12 thru 14.
    CLI commands for Active Fail-Open modules 12 thru 14
    Command Description
    get_gateway Displays default gateway address.
    get_ip Displays Active Fail-Open chassis IPv4 address.
    get_netmask Displays Active Fail-Open chassis network mask.
    set_gateway xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Configures default gateway IPv4 address.

    Reboot the Active Fail-Open chassis for the new gateway IPv4 address to take effect.

    set_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Configures Active Fail-Open chassis IPv4 address.

    Reboot the Active Fail-Open chassis for the new IPv4 address to take effect.

    set_netmask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Configures Active Fail-Open chassis network mask.

    Reboot the Active Fail-Open chassis for the new network mask to take effect.

    get_stat Displays the device statistics
    stop_all_sessions Stops all opened sessions

    For more information on the CLI commands, see Trellix Intrusion Prevention System 10G/40G Active Fail-Open Bypass Kit Guide.