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Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliance Hardware Installation Guide for IPS 7.1
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Appliance Restrictions 1-21
Connecting an Appliance to a Terminal Server 1-22
Time Sources and the Sensor 1-22
The Sensor and Time Sources 1-23
Synchronizing IPS Module System Clocks with the Parent Device System Clock 1-23
Verifying the Sensor is Synchronized with the NTP Server 1-23
Correcting the Time on the Sensor 1-24
CHAPTER
2 Preparing the Appliance for Installation 2-1
Installation Preparation 2-1
Safety Recommendations 2-2
Safety Guidelines 2-2
Electricity Safety Guidelines 2-2
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-3
Working in an ESD Environment 2-4
General Site Requirements 2-5
Site Environment 2-5
Preventive Site Configuration 2-5
Power Supply Considerations 2-6
Configuring Equipment Racks 2-6
CHAPTER
3 Installing the IPS 4270-20 3-1
Contents 3-1
Installation Notes and Caveats 3-1
Product Overview 3-2
Supported Interface Cards 3-4
Hardware Bypass 3-5
4GE Bypass Interface Card 3-6
Hardware Bypass Configuration Restrictions 3-6
Hardware Bypass and Link Changes and Drops 3-7
Front and Back Panel Features 3-8
Diagnostic Panel 3-14
Specifications 3-15
Accessories 3-16
Installing the Rail System Kit 3-16
Understanding the Rail System Kit 3-16
Rail System Kit Contents 3-17
Space and Airflow Requirements 3-17
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