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Configure fail-open kit model 1

  • Published on Oct 5, 2026
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Prerequisites:

For each fail-open configuration, you will need to make sure you have all these components.

  • Determine the IP address for the 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 fail-open switch

  • 4 cables to connect the fail-open switch and the Sensor

  • (Optional) A DB-9 RS232 female-female cable to access the fail-open switch CLI

  • 2 QSFP+ for the fail-open switch and 2 QSFP+ for the Sensor

  • Cables for a fiber fail-open switch

    • 2 LC or MTP/MPO cables for network ports

    • 2 LC or MTP/MPO cables for monitoring ports

Broadly, these are the steps you will need to follow to set up a fail-open kit.

  1. Install the fail-open switch.

  2. (Optional) Configure bypass switch parameters.

  3. (Optional) Configure notification by SNMP traps

  4. Cable bypass switch to a Sensor using the appropriate cables.

  5. Configure Sensor ports as inline fail-open.

  6. (Optional) Use the Web Manager to configure the fail-open switch settings.

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