Symantec 10521148 - Network Security 7161, Implementation Manual

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51 Installing the 7100 Series
Cabling
Figure 4-2 7120 using in-line mode
To cable the 7120 for in-line mode monitoring
1 Connect port 0 of the appliance to one side of network 1.
2 Connect port 1 of the appliance to the other side of network 1.
3 Connect port 2 of the appliance to one side of network 2.
4
Connect port 3 of the appliance to the other side of network 2.
Cabling a bypass unit for fail-open
This section describes how to install a Symantec Network Security In-line
Bypass unit to provide fail-open capability. The 2 In-line Bypass unit is
recommended for operation with the 7120 appliance.
Note: Only the 2 In-line Bypass unit is supported for use with model 7120.
Figure 4-3 shows the 2 In-line Bypass unit.
Figure 4-3 Use the 2 In-line Bypass unit with the 7120
The 2 In-line Bypass unit contains two port groups, each with four ports. The
Net A and App A ports in the port group, along with the even-numbered port of
the 7120 in-line pair, handle traffic on one side of the network connection. The
other two ports in the port group, Net B and App B, are associated with the other
port of the 7120 in-line pair and the other side of the network connection.
Port Group 0
Port Group 1