Before you begin
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
- An RJ-11 RS232 cable to access the fail-open switch CLI
- 2 SFPs, XFPs for M8000, M6050,M4050,3050 Sensors, or SFP+s for NS5x00, NS7x00, NS9x00 Sensors
- Cables for a copper fail-open switch
- 2 CAT5e cables (1 cross-over, 1 straight-through) for network ports
- 2 CAT5e cables (straight-through) for monitor ports
- Cables for a fiber fail-open switch
- 2 LC fiber cables for network ports
- 2 LC fiber cables for monitor ports
- 1 control cable if you are connecting a passive fail-open switch
Broadly, these are the steps you will need to follow to set up a fail-open kit.