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3.4. Finalizing the Configuration

After intial setup, the user should refer to the companion publications found in PDF format on the
accompanying CD for information on how to begin to configure the F

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Amaranten FineTune Adminis-
trators Guide

FineTune is a software tool that provides the principal man-
agement interface for the F

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00 Series device. The software

runs on a Windows based PC workstation and is used by the
administrator to manage one or multiple Amaranten Security
Gateways. This describes how to register your Amaranten li-
cense and set-up a first security policy.

Amaranten CorePlus Adminis-
trators Guide

This describes the general operation and control of the
CorePlus firmware, which is the Amaranten proprietary oper-
ating system that drives and controls the Amaranten F

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Series hardware. The document includes examples of how to
carry out typical adminstrative tasks such as setting up a
VPN, and how to use the F

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Amaranten Log Reference Guide

This documents and describes all log messages that might be
generated by CorePlus during operation of the system.

3.4. Finalizing the Configuration

Chapter 3. Initial Setup

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Summary of Contents for F1800 Series

Page 1: ...and Setup guide Amaranten F1800 Series Amaranten Corporation Ltd 9M Oriental Kenzo Mansion 48 Dongzhimenwai Avenue Dongcheng District 100027 Beijing China http www amaranten com Published 2006 09 21 C...

Page 2: ...nufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or cha...

Page 3: ......

Page 4: ...Connecting Power 8 3 Initial Setup 12 3 1 Attaching Connectors 12 3 1 1 Connecting to a Network 12 3 1 2 Connecting the Console Port 12 3 2 Setup with local RS232 console 14 3 3 Setup with Display and...

Page 5: ...the Amaranten F1800 Series 8 3 1 A typical installation setup 12 4 1 Replaceable modules in an F1800 Series device 19 4 2 Replacing a F1800 Series power supply 20 4 3 An F1800 Series AC power supply...

Page 6: ...which the reader should pay special attention to are indicated by icons on the the left hand side of the page followed by a short paragraph in italicized text There are the follow ing types of such s...

Page 7: ...es Appliance 2 A mounting kit for 19 racks The side brackets for this kit are already be attached but can be removed for flat surface operation 3 Attachable rubber feet for flat surface mounting 4 1 x...

Page 8: ...net ports with logical interface names fe1 to fe4 These connections are also capable of link speed auto negotiation and can operate with 10Base T or 100Base Tx Port Status LEDs On the F1800 Series the...

Page 9: ...Port Status LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview 3...

Page 10: ...circuit The maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on the devices near the AC power connectors Do not install the appliance in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed t...

Page 11: ...mounted as low as possible with the heaviest devices at the bottom and progressively lighter devices installed above Note F1800 Series devices come with rack mounting brackets already attached to the...

Page 12: ...ese must be purchased seperately Installation of SFP units is usually simlar With the units shown the modules are inserted into sock ets with the label facing upwards The module slides gently into pos...

Page 13: ...Figure 2 4 Installing a 1000 Base TX module 2 2 Installing SFP modules Chapter 2 Installation 7...

Page 14: ...is properly connected then a power supply failure will be assumed and a high pitched continuous alarm will sound when the Amaranten Security Gateway is switched on For more details on power supply fa...

Page 15: ...d for instance to the rack cabinet in which the F1800 Series is installed Connect cables to the power supply Be certain that the voltage from all DC power source cables is 0V before and during install...

Page 16: ...Connecting DC Power Chapter 2 Installation 10...

Page 17: ...Connecting DC Power Chapter 2 Installation 11...

Page 18: ...he network using a regular straight through Ethernet cable In the diagram below the Amaranten appliance unit top left is connected to a switch bottom left Figure 3 1 A typical installation setup The F...

Page 19: ...iate connectors The F1800 Series package includes an RS 232 null modem cable To connect a terminal to the console port follow these steps 1 Set the terminal protocol as described previously 2 Connect...

Page 20: ...terminal window When the device is starting a text similar to the following will appear in the terminal window 2 Select the interface that you have chosen for communication with the management station...

Page 21: ...face 4 The following will appear in the terminal window Press Y to start CorePlus 5 You will the receive a confirmation message that CorePlus has successfully started as shown below 3 2 Setup with loc...

Page 22: ...Select Interface 3 Now enter the IP address that is to be used for management purposes To do this press Left un til you get to the IP Address menu Press Down once to get to the IP address configura ti...

Page 23: ...ty Gateways This describes how to register your Amaranten li cense and set up a first security policy Amaranten CorePlus Adminis trators Guide This describes the general operation and control of the C...

Page 24: ...3 4 Finalizing the Configuration Chapter 3 Initial Setup 18...

Page 25: ...pply In the event of a single power supply failure a high pitched continuous sound will be heard coming from the F1800 Series device In normal operation there is a green LED light that is visible on t...

Page 26: ...ching off the Alarm The high pitch alarm indicating power supply failure is deliberately intrusive To switch it off press in the small red switch which is recessed into the F1800 Series cas ing This i...

Page 27: ...Figure 4 4 An F1800 Series DC power supply unit Hot swapping power supplies Chapter 4 Product Maintenance 21...

Page 28: ...ed use it is nonetheless a recommended precaution that the fan module shown below be replaced every two years Figure 4 5 An F1800 Series fan module Replacement Steps Power off the F1800 Series device...

Page 29: ...Replacement Steps Chapter 4 Product Maintenance 23...

Page 30: ...ion then at the time of requesting the RMA number the Purchaser may also pro pose special procedures as may be suitable to the case After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged...

Page 31: ...ln avl gnas till dess att skyddsjorden har terst llts F r LAN kablage g ller dessutom att om LAN et t cker ett omr de som betj nas av mer n ett str mf rs rjningssystem m ste deras respektive skyddsjor...

Page 32: ...Considerazioni sulla sicurezza Questo prodotte omologato nella classe di sicurezza I ed ha un terminale protettivo di collega mento a terra Dev essere installato un collegamento a terra di sicurezza...

Page 33: ...de la LAN se vean sometidos de vez en cuando a voltajes moment neos que entra en peligro rayos o alteraciones en la red de energ a el ctrica Manejar con precauci n los componentes de metal de la LAN...

Page 34: ...Yes Redundant Hot Swappable Power Supply AC 100 240V 50 to 60 Hz AC Redundant Hot Swappable Power Supply DC 36VDC to 72VDC Figure 7 2 Regulatory and Safety Standards Safety UL CE EMC FCC class A CE cl...

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