Configuring your network to include the new appliance
For each appliance you set up, you will need a valid static IP address and a fully
qualified hostname. Before setting up your appliances, obtain the IP addresses
you will need. Perform whatever other tasks are necessary in your environment
to be able to include the new appliance in your network.
For Scanners also, ensure that your network is configured to permit outbound
connections to Symantec on port 443. For registration and ongoing operations,
Symantec appliances communicate with Symantec Security Response over a
secure connection.
Understanding key indicators and controls for rack-mounted appliances
This section applies to rack-mountable appliance models only.
Most of the controls on your appliance are not needed for normal, everyday use.
Of the connectors on the back panel, pay special attention to the labels for the
Ethernet jacks.
When you initialize your appliance, you will need to configure separately each
Ethernet jack you used, depending on your appliance model.
Front panel indicators
The two system identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used
to locate a particular system within a rack. When one of these buttons is pushed,
the blue system status indicators on the front and back of the system blink. To
stop the indicator from blinking, press one of the buttons a second time.
Table 3-2
describes the indicators on the system front panel.
Table 3-2
Front Panel Indicators
Description
LED Indicator
The blue system status indicator lights up during normal system
operation.
The amber system status indicator flashes when the system
needs attention due to a system problem.
Blue/amber system
status indicator
The indicators for the two Ethernet jacks light if network
connections are active.
NIC1 corresponds to Ethernet jack 1.
NIC2 corresponds to Ethernet jack 2.
NIC1 and NIC2 link
indicators
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Setting up the Symantec Mail Security Appliance
How to set up the appliance