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Getting started with NS7600 Sensor

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This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to get started with NS7600 Sensor. This includes a check-list of the topics that you should review before setting up the Sensor, its physical installation steps, cabling requirements, how to install interface and transceiver modules, steps to set it up with Trellix IPS Manager, and license requirements. Trellix recommends that you go through the entire hardware guide for a better understanding of how to configure and manage the Sensor.

  1. Before you start setting up the Trellix IPS NS7600 Sensor, do the following:

  2. Perform the physical installation of the Sensor:

  3. Attach required cables to the Sensor:

  4. Install an Interface module:

    1. Learn about the network interface modules supported in NS7600 Sensor

      Caution

      Apart from the interface modules discussed in the topic above (that is, 6-port RJ45 10/1 Gigabit Ethernet interface module with built-in fail open and 8-port 10/1 Gigabit fiber (SM and MM) interface module with built-in fail open), no other interface modules are compatible with NS7600 Sensor.

    2. Install an interface module during a fresh installation of the Sensor or on an up and running Sensor

  5. Install a transceiver module:

    1. Learn about the transceiver modules supported in NS7600 Sensor

    2. Install a transceiver module in the Sensor

      Note

      Transceiver modules are supported in built-in G0 slot only.

  6. Install the Trellix IPS Manager Software and then set up the Sensor with the Manager:

  7. Obtain and manage NS7600 licenses:

  8. After you have successfully set up and configured the Sensor:

    • Review the requirements in the What’s Next section

    • If you are experiencing any issue, refer to the Troubleshooting section or contact Trellix Support