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3. Configure Active Fail-Open chassis parameters

  • Published on Oct 5, 2026
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Before you begin

To proceed with the setup, you will 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 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 16 and 17
    Username Trellix00
    Password Trellix00
    The Active Fail-Open chassis CLI prompt is displayed.
  6. Type the following commands for the Active Fail-Open modules 28 and 29.
    • enable
    • configure
    • management eth-if ip x.x.x.x
    • management eth-if ip-mask y.y.y.y
    • management eth-if default-gateway z.z.z.z
    • write memory

      Note

      Reboot of the system is not required.

    For more information on the CLI commands, see Trellix Intrusion Prevention System 100 Gigabit Modular Active Fail Open Bypass Kit Guide.

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