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Install Suricata software on an NS9600 Sensor

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Follow these steps to perform a fresh installation of the Suricata Sensor software on an NS9600 Sensor currently in IPS mode:

Steps:

  1. Deploy or load the image: Deploy or load the Suricata Sensor software image onto the Sensor.

  2. Delete the Sensor from the Manager (if applicable): If the Sensor was previously configured, delete it from the Manager interface.

  3. Reset the configuration: Run the resetconfig command to clear the previous configuration.

    Tip

    The resetconfig command includes an implicit Sensor reboot.

  4. Change the mode to Suricata: Run the CLI command to change the Sensor mode to Suricata and reboot the device. For more information, see Configure Sensor information.

  5. Add the Sensor to the Manager: Add the Sensor to the Manager. For more information, see Add a Suricata Sensor as a standalone to the Manager or Add a Suricata Sensor as a stack to the Manager.