Quick Installation Guide
Single Appliance
Version 8.1
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3. Connect Network Cables and Power On
A. Unpack the Appliance and Connect Cables
1.
Remove the Appliance and power cable from the shipping container
2.
Remove the rail kit you received with the Appliance.
3.
Assemble the rail kit on the Appliance and mount the Appliance to the rack.
4.
Connect the network cables between the network interfaces on the Appliance
rear panel and the switch ports.
Rear Panel Sample – CounterACT Device
You can replace Forescout-supplied SFPs with Finisar SFPs that have been tested and
approved by Forescout. Refer to the Forescout Installation Guide for more details.
B. Record the Interface Assignments
After completing the Appliance installation at the data center and installing the
Forescout Console, you will be prompted to register interface assignments. These
assignments, referred to as Channel definitions, are entered in the Initial Setup
Wizard that opens when you first log on to the Console.
Record the physical interface assignments below and use them when completing the
Channel setup at the Console.
Eth
Interface
Interface Assignment (e.g. Management, Monitor, Response)
Eth0
Eth1
Eth2
Eth3
Eth4
Eth5
Eth6
Eth7
