Steelhead Appliance Installation and Configuration Guide
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Contents
Audience ..................................................................................................................................................1
Document Conventions .........................................................................................................................2
Hardware and Software Dependencies...............................................................................................3
CMC Compatibility ................................................................................................................................3
Virtual Services Platform (VSP) Support ............................................................................................3
Firewall Requirements ...........................................................................................................................3
Ethernet Network Compatibility .........................................................................................................4
SNMP-Based Management Compatibility..........................................................................................4
Antivirus Compatibility ........................................................................................................................4
Auto-Discovery Process.........................................................................................................................9
Configuring Optimization.....................................................................................................................9
Fail-to-Wire (Bypass) Mode.................................................................................................................10
Fail-to-Block (Disconnect) Mode ........................................................................................................11
How Granite Works..............................................................................................................................12
System Architecture .............................................................................................................................13