IBM Security SiteProtector System SP4001 User manual

IBM Security SiteProtector System SP4001 Getting Started
Guide
This document guides you through the process of connecting and performing the initial configuration of
your IBM®Security SiteProtector™System SP4001 appliance.
Front panel
Front panel features
vA: LCD panel - use for initial network configuration, restarting or shutting down the appliance,
viewing the serial number of the appliance, and setting the appliance PIN.
vB: Arrow and enter keys - use to select menu choices and interact with the appliance using the LCD
panel.
vC: Power switch - to power the unit on or off.
vD: USB ports (2) - for keyboard, mouse, or external DVD-ROM to retrieve data and install firmware.
vE: Serial console RJ-45 port - use for optional terminal-based setup, diagnostic testing, and recovery.
vF: Management interfaces (2 GbE NICs) - use Management port 1 to manage the SiteProtector
appliance; the Management port handles all network communication. Management port 2 is unused.
vG: Networking interfaces (4 GbE NICs) - unused.
Rear panel
Rear panel features
vA: VGA video port - for external monitor.
vB: Cooling fans (3)
vC: Cooling fan status indicators (3)
vD: Power status indicators (2)
vE: Power connections (2)
vF: Power supplies (2)
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Before you begin
The steps you perform in the remainder of this document will provide you with remote network access
to the appliance so that you can perform more advanced configuration tasks.
You can find more advanced configuration information in the "SiteProtector System appliances" section of
the SiteProtector online Help.
Gather materials
You must prepare some information and gather your equipment before you can install your SiteProtector
System appliance.
UMaterials
hIBM Security SiteProtector System SP4001 appliance
hEthernet cable (included with appliance)
h2 power cords (included with appliance)
Gather network information
Use this table to record important network information you need to configure the appliance:
Settings Your Settings
IP Address (required) __________ . __________ . __________ . __________
Subnet Mask __________ . __________ . __________ . __________
Default Gateway __________ . __________ . __________ . __________
DNS Server __________ . __________ . __________ . __________
Host Name ______________________________________________
Gather operating system product key
Use this space to record the Product Key of the appliance's operating system.
This Product Key can be found on the Certificate of Authenticity that is affixed to the appliance. You will
need it in the event of a system restore.
Product Key _________________________________________
Connect the appliance
Follow this procedure to connect and power up the SiteProtector System appliance.
Procedure
1. Connect both power cords to the appliance to prevent warning signals from sounding.
2. Connect the network to the management interface port 1 using the supplied Ethernet cable. Note that
management port 2 should remain unused
3. Turn on the appliance. The power button is located on the front of the appliance.
4. When the LCD display reads "IBM Security SiteProtector SP4001," proceed to Initial Configuration.
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Initial configuration
Enter the network information you gathered earlier.
Procedure
1. Press Enter on the LCD panel. "Appliance PIN" appears in the LCD menu.
2. If you want to specify a personal identification number that users must enter to configure the
appliance, press Enter , specify a 4-digit number in the field provided, and then press Enter
again.
Tip: Use the Up and Down buttons to specify digits and the Right and Left
buttons to navigate between the fields.
3. To configure the appliance to communicate with other devices, navigate to the Configuration menu
(using the Up and Down buttons), then press the Enter button to begin the network
configuration. Enter the information the same way you entered information in Step 2.
vIP Address (required)
vSubnet Mask
vDefault Gateway
vDNS Server
vHost Name
Note: Certain characters cannot be used in the Host Name. See the Microsoft article at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909264 for details on naming conventions.
Note: A reboot occurs after you complete your network configuration.
Next steps
Install a Console
Select a local computer on which to install a SiteProtector Console.
Procedure
1. Access the IBM Security Download Center at https://ibmss.flexnetoperations.com.
2. Login to the IBM Security Download Center and click Download under the My software heading.
3. Under My Products, click IBM Security SiteProtector System.
4. Under Product Lines, click SiteProtector 3.1.1.
5. Click the Installation Packages link.
6. Download the Console-Setup.exe package to a known location.
7. Run Console-Setup.exe.
8. Read and accept the End User License Agreement.
9. Follow the installation prompts and enter any required information. The Console is installed on the
computer.
Launch Console and log in
Follow these instructions to access the SiteProtector Console and log into it.
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Procedure
1. Launch the SiteProtector Console.
2. Right-click the My Sites node in the navigation pane.
3. Select New >Site.
4. Enter the following information:
Option Description
Server The IP address configured during initial configuration.
User Administrator
Password ISSADMIN
Configure advanced settings
Change the Administrative password on the appliance. See the "SiteProtector System appliances" section
of the SiteProtector System online Help for detailed information on configuring advanced settings.
Configure your Site
The "SiteProtector System appliances" section of the SiteProtector System online Help walks you through
other important tasks such as configuring your security policy, creating firewall rules to protect your
network, tracking alerts, and monitoring important system information.
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