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One RS-232C Console port, which is used to set up and configure the Sensor.
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One RS-232C Auxiliary port, which may be used to dial in remotely to set up and configure the
Sensor.
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Eight 10/100/1000 Monitoring ports, which enable you to monitor eight SPAN ports or four
full-duplex tapped segments or four segments in-line. When the Sensor operates in the IPS mode,
these ports operate in stealth mode; that is, they have no IP addresses nor even a TCP/IP stack to
respond to IPS detection techniques. This renders them completely invisible to intruders. When
operating in the NAC mode, the monitoring ports can be assigned IP addresses. The monitoring
ports for M-1250/M-1450 Sensor are 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B and 4A/4B.
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One External Compact Flash port. This port is used for two purposes. It is used to control
optional fail-open hardware as described in the Gigabit Optical Fail-Open Bypass Kit Guide. It is
also used in troubleshooting situations where the Sensor's internal flash is corrupted and you must
reboot the Sensor using the external compact flash. For more information, see the on-line
KnowledgeBase at http://mysupport.mcafee.com/Eservice/. Click Search the KnowledgeBase.
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Power supply. The Sensor power supply port is located on the front side of the Sensor. The supply
uses a standard IEC port (IEC320-C13). McAfee provides a standard, 2m NEMA 5-15P (US) power
cable (3 wire). International customers are provided with a country-appropriate power cable.
Front panel LEDs on M-1250/M-1450 Sensor
The front panel LEDs provide status information for the health of the Sensor and the activity on its
ports.
The image and table that follows describe the operational M-1250/M-1450 front panel LEDs.
Figure 1-3 LEDs on the front panel that are used during normal operating conditions
Region in the image LEDs represented here
1 Pwr, Sys, Temp, Fan, Management Port Speed, Management Port Link,
Response Port Speed, Response Port Link
2 10/100/1000 Monitoring Ports Speed, 10/100/1000 Monitoring Ports Link
3 Flash
LED Status Description
Pwr Green
Off
The Sensor is powered on and functioning.
The Sensor is powered off.
Sys Green
Amber
Sensor is operating.
Sensor is booting. (It could also indicate a system failure.)
Temp Green
Amber
Inlet air temperature measured inside chassis is normal. (Chassis
temperature OK.)
Inlet air temperature measured inside chassis is too hot. (Chassis
temperature too hot.)
Introducing Network Security Sensors
Physical description of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor
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