Installing the Network IPS appliance involves gathering
the required components to cable the appliances, installing or reinstalling
the Network IPS firmware, installing licenses, and applying updates.
Network IPS GX7000 series appliance front panel
The front panel of the Network IPS appliance
contains hardware
components that you use to control the operation of appliance. The
image in this section might differ slightly from your appliance model.
Network IPS GX5000 series appliance front panel
The front panel of the Network IPS appliance
contains hardware
components that you use to control the operation of appliance. The
image in this section might differ slightly from your appliance model.
Cable the Network IPS appliance
Keep management and monitoring communication separate so
that network traffic can pass uninterrupted through the network interface
card (NIC) of the Network IPS appliance.
Installation options for Network IPS virtual series appliances
You can import and install Firmware version 4.1 or later
by using an Open Virtualization Format (OVF) file. You can also install
Firmware version 4.1 or later by using only a VMX file. The Network
IPS virtual appliance is also known as the GV.