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01 

Unpack the Appliance

Verify the contents of the shipping package for the Symantec EDR S550 appliance:

• 

(2) AC power cords

• 

(1) DB9 to RJ45 serial cable

• 

Two/four-post slide-rail kit

• 

Safety and Regulatory Guide

• 

Quick Start Guide

 (this document)

• 

Software License Agreement

• 

Hardware Warranty Information

02 

Connect Cables

Symantec recommends plugging in cables, verifying LEDs, and configuring and licensing 
the appliance before rack-mounting. Make sure the appliance is on a flat, level surface when 
performing the initial configuration. If you would rather rack-mount the appliance before 
performing configuration tasks, skip to 

Step 6—Rack-Mount the Appliance

.

The following procedure describes a typical endpoint deployment for Symantec EDR appliances 
(see illustration above). For information on other deployments, see the 

Symantec EDR Installation 

Guide, 

available at: 

https://support.symantec.com/us/en/documentation.html

Note: 

Network cables are not included with the appliance. Make sure to use only straight-through 

Ethernet cables. Category 6A cables are recommended for Ethernet operation.

To deploy the appliance and connect its cables:

a. 

Connect the RJ45 end of the included serial cable to the appliance’s real panel 

RJ45 serial

 

port and connect the other DB9 end of the cable to the serial terminal or workstation with 
terminal emulation software.  The serial connections is used to perform the appliance’s 
initial configuration.  

b. 

Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 eth0 port labeled 

0:0

 and connect the other end to 

the management network switch. 

c. 

Connect the included AC power cords to the appliance’s power inlets and connect the other 
ends to a power source.  

Note: 

If you are only using the endpoint communication channel (ECC) features or the host 

is a Management Platform, no further steps are required to connect cables.  Proceed to 

Step 3—Power on the Appliance and Verify LEDs

. If you are using copper ports, continue 

to the next step.

d. 

For an appliance to operate in Inline Block or Inline Monitor mode, connect port 

2:0

 to the serv-

er that hosts the firewall. Optionally, you can also connect port 

2:2

 to another upstream firewall 

host. For Tap mode, connect either of these ports to a Tap/Span port on a switch or router.

e. 

For an appliance to operate in Inline Block or Inline Monitor mode, connect port 

2:1

 to the 

corporate LAN. Optionally, you can also connect port 

2:3

 to the corporate LAN. For Tap 

mode, connect either of these ports to a Tap/Span port on a switch or router.

Port to function summary

:

•  0:0—

Management port

•  2:0—

WAN1 port

•  2:1—

LAN1 port

•  2:2—

WAN2 port

•  2:3—

LAN2 port

03 

Power on the Appliance and Verify LEDs

To verify the appliance is operational:

a. 

Confirm the appliance’s power cords are securely connected to a power source.

b. 

If the appliance does not automatically power on, press the rear soft power switch.

Note: 

The state of the appliance’s soft power switch (on or off) is retained when power is 

removed. This may necessitate pressing the power switch when reapplying power to the 
appliance.

c. 

As the appliance boots, verify the following:

• 

The Power LED turns amber.

• 

Near the end of the boot cycle, the Power LED alternates between amber and green, 
indicating an unconfigured state.

• 

Following the initial configuration (see 

Step 4

), the Power LED turns green. 

The front-panel LEDs indicate the following states:

• 

Power LED 

(

) Off: Powered off or no power present

   (

) Green: Powered on

• 

Sys Status LED 

(

) Off: Powered off or no power present

    

 

04 

Perform the Initial Configuration

You must have the following network information to initialize the appliance:

• 

Appliance IP address

• 

Link settings (speed and duplex)

• 

Primary DNS server IP address

• 

Admin ID and password (admin / 
symantec)

• 

Default Gateway IP address

• 

Subnet mask

To perform the initial configuration for the appliance:

a. 

Confirm the appliance’s rear-panel 

RJ45 serial

 port is connected to a serial terminal or 

workstation with terminal emulation software.

b. 

Open a terminal emulation program such as Microsoft HyperTerminal®, PuTTY, Tera Term, or 
ProComm™.

c. 

Configure the terminal emulation software to use the following settings:

•  Baud rate

:

 9600 bps

•  Data bits

:

 8

•  Parity

:

 none

•  Stop bits

:

 1

•  Flow control

:

 none

d. 

Power on the appliance (if it is not already powered on) and log in with the default cre-
dentials and bootstrap the appliance. Use the bootstrap mode that’s compatible with the 
connection configuration in 

Step 2

.

05 

License the Appliance

Upon receiving your order, Symantec sends you a fulfillment confirmation email (“Welcome” 
email). Symantec also generates a serial number for you and sends it in a separate email. This 
email also contains a link to 

MySymantec

.

Use the Symantec EDR Web UI to set up and license your appliance using the following procedure.

To license the appliance:

a. 

Click the link to 

MySymantec

 and click 

Enterprise Licensing

.

b. 

Accept the EULA for 

MySymantec

.

c. 

Sign in if you have an account. If you don’t have an account, create one with NSL.

d. 

Provide the requested information.

e. 

On the 

Symantec Licensing Portal

, click the option for a new purchase.

f. 

Enter the license number provided in the email.

g. 

Verify the license information. Upon verification, the license file is created and sent to you in 
a third email.

h. 

The verification email contains another link to 

MySymantec

. Click the link.

i. 

On the 

Software download

 page, enter your serial number again.

j. 

You are provided a link to EDR Cloud and downloads.

Note: 

For additional information on licenses, see the 

Symantec EDR Administration Guide

available at:

 

https://support.symantec.com/us/en/documentation.html

06 

Rack-Mount the Appliance

The slide-rail mounting kit included with the Symantec EDR appliance allows it to be rack-
mounted in a two- or four-post equipment rack. The kit provides tool-less racking for 4-post 
racks and allows the appliance to be installed or removed from the front of the rack. The slide-
rail kit includes the following parts:

• 

(2) Inner chassis rails

• 

(2) Outer rack rails

• 

(1) Kit for two-post mounting configurations

Note: 

The following procedure documents how to install the appliance in a four-post 

equipment rack. For comprehensive information on rack-mounting the appliance, including 
two-post configurations, see the 

S-Series WebGuide

, available at:  

http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC9795

.

Quick Start Guide

Symantec EDR S550

Serial

Terminal

Management

Workstation

Serial

Port

PSU2

PSU1

MGMT

0:0 Port

INTERNET

WAN

Router

Main Site

LAN

LAN

Switch

Network Ports

2:3 – 2:2 – 2:1 – 2:0

EDR S550 Endpoint

Deployment

MGMT

Switch

CAUTION:  

Before rack-mounting the appliance:

• 

Power off the appliance and disconnect all cables.

• 

Verify that the weight of the system does not exceed the rack’s fully 
populated weight limit. For more information, refer to the manufac-
turer’s instructions included with the rack.

• 

For weight stability, load the rack from the bottom up. 

• 

Read the “Rack Mount Warnings” section of the 

Safety and 

Compliance Guide

.

• 

Take adequate safety and grounding measures to avoid creating an 
electrical shock hazard and to prevent bodily injury.

• 

The appliance is very heavy. A two-person lift or mechanical aid is 
recommended to lift the appliance from the carton and install it in 
the rack.

• 

Do not place objects on the appliance or use it as a work surface. Its 
mounting hardware does not support additional weight.

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