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Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 5.0
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Chapter 1 Introducing the Sensor
Appliances
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A wide array of performance options—from 80 Mbps to multiple gigabits
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Embedded web-based management solutions packaged with the sensor
Appliance Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to using and operating the appliance:
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The appliance is not a general purpose workstation.
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Cisco Systems prohibits using the appliance for anything other than operating Cisco IPS.
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Cisco Systems prohibits modifying or installing any hardware or software in the appliance that is
not part of the normal operation of the Cisco IPS.
Connecting an Appliance to a Terminal Server
A terminal server is a router with multiple, low speed, asynchronous ports that are connected to other
serial devices. You can use terminal servers to remotely manage network equipment, including
appliances.
To set up a Cisco terminal server with RJ-45 or hydra cable assembly connections, follow these steps:
Step 1
Connect to a terminal server using one of the following methods:
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For IDS-4215, IPS-4240, and IPS-4255:
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For RJ-45 connections, connect a 180 rollover cable from the console port on the appliance to
a port on the terminal server.
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For hydra cable assemblies, connect a straight-through patch cable from the console port on the
appliance to a port on the terminal server.
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For all other appliances, connect the M.A.S.H. adapter (part number 29-4077-01) to COM1 on the
appliance and:
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For RJ-45 connections, connect a 180 rollover cable from the M.A.S.H. adapter to a port on the
terminal server.
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For hydra cable assemblies, connect a straight-through patch cable from the M.A.S.H. adapter
to a port on the terminal server.
Step 2
Configure the line and port on the terminal server as follows:
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In enable mode, type the following configuration, where # is the line number of the port to be
configured:
config t
line #
login
transport input
all
stopbits
1
flowcontrol
hardware
speed
9600
exit
exit
wr mem
