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2-1

Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliance Hardware Installation Guide for IPS 7.1

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Preparing the Appliance for Installation

This chapter describes the steps to follow before installing new hardware or performing hardware

upgrades, and includes the following sections:

• Installation Preparation, page 2-1

• Safety Recommendations, page 2-2

• General Site Requirements, page 2-5

Installation Preparation

To prepare for installing an appliance, follow these steps:

Step 1 Review the safety precautions outlined in one of the following safety documents:

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 4200

Series Appliance Sensor

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Adaptive Security

Appliances and the Intrusion Prevention System 4300 Series Appliances

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 4500

Series Sensor Appliance

Step 2 To familiarize yourself with the IPS and related documentation and where to find it on Cisco.com, read

the Documentation Roadmap for Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 7.1.

Step 3 Before proceeding with appliance installation, read the Release Notes for your software version, found

at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps4077/prod_release_notes_list.html

Step 4 Unpack the appliance. An accessory kit ships with the appliance. Refer to the chapter for your appliance

for the accessory kit contents.

Step 5 Place the appliance in an ESD-controlled environment.

Step 6 Place the appliance on a stable work surface.

Step 7 For installation instructions, see the chapter on your sensor in this book, Cisco Intrusion Prevention

System Appliance and Module Installation Guide for IPS 7.1.

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