This section lists the required components to cable appliances,
it explains the available options for installing the firmware, it
describes how to install licenses and apply updates, and it explains
how to reinstall firmware.
GX7000 series key
Use the image to identify the parts of a GX7000 series
appliance. Your GX7000 may vary from the image below depending on
the model.
GX5000 series key
Use the image to identify the parts of a GX5000 series
appliance. Your GX5000 may vary from the image below depending on
the model.
Cable the appliance
Keep management and monitoring communication separate so
that network traffic can pass uninterrupted through the network interface
card (NIC) of the appliance.
Installation options for Network IPS systems by operating system
This section describes how to retrieve and install Firmware version 4.1 (or newer) on
the specific operating system you are running on the computer that
is connected to the Network IPS system.
Installation options for Network IPS virtual series systems
This section describes how to import and install Firmware version 4.1 (or newer) using
an Open Virtualization Format (OVF)
file and how to install Firmware version 4.1 (or newer) using
a VMX file.
The Network IPS virtual
appliance is also known as the GV.
Installing licenses and applying updates
This section describes how to access IPS Local Management Interface,
how to install a license file, and how to apply the latest updates
for your Network IPS system.