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Configure Active Fail-Open kits 12 thru 16

Published on Oct 5, 2026

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Before you begin

For each Active Fail-Open configuration, you will need to make sure you have all these components.

Determine the IP address for the Active Fail-Open switch or, if you are deploying multiple switches, a range of IP addresses
Determine a network mask and the default gateway for the Active Fail-Open switch
4 cables to connect the Active Fail-Open switch and the Sensor
An RJ-45 RS232 cable to access the Active Fail-Open switch CLI
QSFP+ for NS9x00 Sensors

Cables for a fiber Active Fail-Open switch:
- LC and MTP/MPO fiber cables for network ports
- LC and MTP/MPO fiber cables for monitor ports

Broadly, these are the steps you will need to follow to set up an Active Fail-Open kit.

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