What to do next
See the
Cisco Firepower 2100 Getting Started Guide
for your operating system for further configuration
information.
Install the FIPS Opacity Shield in a Four-Post Rack
This procedure should be performed only by the Crypto Officer (CO).
Caution
Because the FIPS opacity shield covers the serial number on the chassis, the CO should copy the serial number
and store it in a secure place. The serial number is needed when you call Cisco TAC.
Note
You need the following to install the FIPS opacity shield:
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• The following items from the FIPS kit:
• One FIPS opacity shield
• Four 8-32 x 0.375-inch-Phillips screws used to attach the FIPS opacity shield to the cable management
brackets
• Seven Tamper Evidence Labels (TEL)
The TELs are made of a special thin gauge vinyl with
self-adhesive backing. Once the CO attaches them on the chassis,
any attempt to open the chassis damages the TELs or the chassis
cover. Because the TELs have nonrepeated serial numbers, the
CO can inspect them for damage and compare them against the
applied serial numbers to verify whether the chassis has been
tampered with. TELs with curled corners, rips, and slices indicate
tampering. The word “FIPS” or “OPEN” may appear if the label
has been peeled back.
Note
Step 1
Copy the serial number and store it in a secure place. To find the serial number, see
Step 2
Perform the steps described in
Rack-Mount the Chassis Using Slide Rails
Step 3
Connect the cables to the ports. Make sure the cables have enough slack to route them through the cable mounting
brackets.
If you are installing the FIPS opacity shield after the initial product installation, the cables are connected. If
the attached cables do not have enough slack to route them through the cable mounting brackets (as shown
below), you will have to turn the power off on the appliance, remove the cables, route the cables through the
cable mounting brackets, reattach the cables, and continue with Step 5 below.
Note
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Install the FIPS Opacity Shield in a Four-Post Rack