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Install an IPS Sensor with a FIPS mode software image

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When installing a Sensor with a FIPS mode image, perform the initial Sensor setup using the serial console interface but do not enter the shared secret key to avoid a FIPS mode violation. Connect and log onto the Sensor using an SSH client, such as Tera Term, and enter the shared secret key. Wait for the Sensor initialization to complete and the trust to be established with the Manager.

Caution

Using the serial console interface for configuring shared secret key will cause a FIPS mode violation.