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Sensor fail-over implementation

  • Published on Oct 5, 2026
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A typical Trellix IPS failover implementation includes the following steps:

  • Understanding the current network topology

  • Determining optimal Sensor location

  • Configuring the ports on each Sensor

  • Physically installing the Sensors

  • Defining Trellix IPS HA pair

  • Connecting the heartbeat cables

  • Verifying the failover configuration

In the sections that follow, we will consider each of these points in detail.

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