Product guide

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Before you install
This chapter describes the best practices for deployment of Sensors on your network. Topics include
system requirements, site planning, safety considerations for handling the Sensor, and usage
restrictions that apply to the Sensor.
Contents
Usage restrictions
Safety measures
Contents of the Sensor box
Unpack the Sensor
Usage restrictions
The following restrictions apply to the use and operation of a Sensor:
• You may not remove the outer shell of the Sensor. Doing so will invalidate your warranty.
• The Sensor appliance is not a general purpose workstation.
• McAfee prohibits the use of the Sensor appliance for anything other than operating McAfee
®
Network Security Platform (formerly McAfee
®
IntruShield
®
).
• McAfee prohibits the modification or installation of any hardware or software in the Sensor
appliance that is not part of the normal operation of McAfee Network Security Platform.
Safety measures
Please read the following warnings before you install the product. These safety measures apply to all
Sensor models unless otherwise specified.
Failure to observe these safety warnings could result in serious physical injury.
Warnings:
• Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
• To remove all power from the Sensor, unplug all power cords, including the redundant power cord.
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Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
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