Trend Micro TippingPoint Series Installation and operating manual

N-Platform Hardware Installation and Safety Guide
5900-2851
April 2016

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Contents
About this guide......................................................................................................................................1
Target audience...................................................................................................................................... 1
Related documentation...........................................................................................................................1
Conventions............................................................................................................................................ 1
Support information................................................................................................................................ 3
System overview..................................................................................................................................... 4
TippingPoint architecture........................................................................................................................ 4
Security Management System (SMS).................................................................................................... 5
SMS server.......................................................................................................................................... 5
SMS client............................................................................................................................................ 6
Intrusion Prevention System devices..................................................................................................... 7
IPS local clients................................................................................................................................... 7
Core Controller....................................................................................................................................... 8
High availability.......................................................................................................................................8
Threat Suppression Engine....................................................................................................................9
Threat Management Center................................................................................................................... 9
Hardware safety and compliance........................................................................................................11
Safety and compliance requirements...................................................................................................11
Safety guidelines and warnings.........................................................................................................11
Cautions............................................................................................................................................. 12
Warnings.............................................................................................................................................12
Installation warnings........................................................................................................................ 12
Parts warnings.................................................................................................................................13

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Rack and clearance requirements....................................................................................................... 14
Ventilation and location........................................................................................................................ 15
Environmental requirements.................................................................................................................15
Reliable earthing...................................................................................................................................16
ESD requirements................................................................................................................................ 16
Hot swapping guidelines...................................................................................................................... 16
Unpack the product.............................................................................................................................. 17
TippingPoint 660N and 1400N device overview.................................................................................19
Device overview....................................................................................................................................19
Chassis features................................................................................................................................ 21
Power switch................................................................................................................................... 21
Ports.................................................................................................................................................21
LEDs................................................................................................................................................ 21
Model requirements.............................................................................................................................. 22
Power requirements........................................................................................................................... 22
Cabling requirements......................................................................................................................... 23
Technical specifications......................................................................................................................23
Hardware and interface specifications............................................................................................ 23
Software specifications....................................................................................................................24
Hardware installation and configuration............................................................................................... 25
TippingPoint 660N/TippingPoint 1400N chassis................................................................................25
Determine total rack space............................................................................................................. 25
Attach the device to the rack..........................................................................................................25
Connect the power supply.............................................................................................................. 26
Attach cables......................................................................................................................................26
To attach the Console port connection........................................................................................... 26
To attach the Management Processor connection......................................................................... 27

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To attach network connections........................................................................................................27
Using the external ZPHA module......................................................................................................27
Check LEDs....................................................................................................................................... 27
Setup wizard...................................................................................................................................... 28
TippingPoint 2500N, 5100N, and 6100N devices overview............................................................... 29
Device overview....................................................................................................................................29
Chassis features................................................................................................................................ 31
Power switch................................................................................................................................... 31
Ports.................................................................................................................................................31
LEDs................................................................................................................................................ 32
Model requirements.............................................................................................................................. 32
Power requirements........................................................................................................................... 33
Cabling requirements......................................................................................................................... 33
Technical specifications........................................................................................................................ 33
Hardware and interface specifications...............................................................................................34
Software specifications...................................................................................................................... 35
Hardware installation and configuration............................................................................................... 35
TippingPoint 2500N/5100N/6100N chassis....................................................................................... 35
Determine total rack space............................................................................................................. 36
Attach the device to the rack..........................................................................................................36
Connect the power supply.............................................................................................................. 36
Attach cables......................................................................................................................................37
To attach the Console port connection........................................................................................... 37
To attach the Management Processor connection......................................................................... 37
To attach network connections........................................................................................................37
Using ZPHA....................................................................................................................................... 38
Check LEDs....................................................................................................................................... 38
Setup wizard...................................................................................................................................... 38

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Power supply and fan modules...........................................................................................................39
N-Platform AC power supply................................................................................................................39
N-Platform DC power supply................................................................................................................40
N-Platform fans.....................................................................................................................................41
Installing the power cord retention bracket.......................................................................................42
Power cord retention bracket............................................................................................................... 42
Installing and using the bracket........................................................................................................... 42
Installing the bracket..........................................................................................................................43
Using the power cord retention bracket............................................................................................ 43
Removing the bracket.......................................................................................................................... 44
Using the LCD panel.............................................................................................................................45
Features of the LCD keypad................................................................................................................45
Configuring the TippingPoint IPS with the LCD panel......................................................................... 45
Other LCD panel tasks.........................................................................................................................46
Using the external storage card..........................................................................................................48
About the external storage card...........................................................................................................48
External storage card commands........................................................................................................ 48
Managing the N-Platform CompactFlash card in the LCD panel.........................................................49
Unmounting and ejecting the CompactFlash card............................................................................ 49
Inserting a CompactFlash card..........................................................................................................50
Connector and pinout specifications..................................................................................................51
RJ-45 (COM) console...........................................................................................................................51
RJ-45 Ethernet connectors...................................................................................................................52
Pluggable transceivers......................................................................................................................... 53

N-Platform Hardware Installation and Safety Guide 1
About this guide
Welcome to the N-Platform Hardware Installation and Safety Guide.
This section covers the following topics:
•Target audience on page 1
•Related documentation on page 1
•Support information on page 3
• 
Target audience
The intended audience includes technicians and maintenance personnel responsible for installing,
configuring, and maintaining TippingPoint security systems and associated devices.
Users should be familiar with networking concepts and the following standards and protocols:
• TCP/IP
• UDP
• ICMP
• Ethernet
• Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP)
• Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP)
• Simple Network management Protocol (SNMP)
Related documentation
A complete set of product documentation for the TippingPointIntrusion Prevention Systems is available
online. The product document set generally includes conceptual and deployment information, installation
and user guides, CLI command references, safety and compliance information, and release notes.
For information about how to access the online product documentation, refer to the Read Me First
document in your product shipment.
Conventions
This information uses the following conventions.

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Typefaces
TippingPoint uses the following typographic conventions for structuring information:
Convention Element
Bold font • Key names
• Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box
• GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list items,
buttons, and check boxes. Example: Click OK to accept.
Italics font Text emphasis, important terms, variables, and publication titles
Monospace font • File and directory names
• System output
• Code
• Text typed at the command-line
Monospace, italic
font
• Code variables
• Command-line variables
Monospace, bold
font
Emphasis of file and directory names, system output, code, and text typed
at the command line
Messages
Messages are special text that is emphasized by font, format, and icons.
Warning! Alerts you to potential danger of bodily harm or other potential harmful consequences.
Caution: Provides information to help minimize risk, for example, when a failure to follow directions
could result in damage to equipment or loss of data.
Note: Provides additional information to explain a concept or complete a task.
Important: Provides significant information or specific instructions.

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Tip: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts, such as suggestions about how to perform a task more easily or
more efficiently.
Support information
Contact the TippingPoint Technical Assistance Center (TAC) by using any of the following options.
Note: Have the following information about your product available:
• Serial number and/or software version for your product
• System logs or event logs if available for your product
Online support
Go to the TippingPoint Threat Management Center (TMC) at:
https://tmc.tippingpoint.com/TMC/
Phone support
North America: [phone]
International: see https://tmc.tippingpoint.com/TMC/

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System overview
The TippingPoint system is a high-speed, comprehensive security system that includes the Intrusion
Prevention System (IPS), Local Security Manager (LSM), Digital Vaccine, the Security Management System
Appliance, and the Core Controller.
Enterprise security schemes once consisted of a conglomeration of disparate, static devices from multiple
vendors. Today, TippingPoint’s security system provides the advantages of a single, integrated, highly
adaptive security system that includes powerful hardware and an intuitive management interface.
This topic includes the following information:
•TippingPoint architecture on page 4
TippingPoint architecture
The TippingPoint System uses a flexible architecture that consists of a Java-based SMS client, SMS
Management Server, IPS device(s), and Local Clients including the Local Security Manager (LSM) and
Command Line Interface (CLI).
The system may also include the Core Controller, a hardware appliance that balances traffic loads for one or
more IPSes. The following diagram provides an overview of the architecture:
Figure 1. TippingPoint architecture

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Security Management System (SMS)
Describes the core components of the SMS.
The SMS core components include:
•SMS Secure Server —hardware appliance for managing multiple devices
• SMS Home Page — web-based interface with links to current client software, documentation, and the
Threat Management Center
•SMS Management Client — Java-based application for Windows or Linux workstations used to
manage your TippingPoint system
• Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Dashboard
• Command Line Interface (CLI)
The SMS communicates with managed devices that are installed in your network.
The SMS architecture also includes the following components:
•Threat Management Center (TMC) — Centralized service center that monitors global threats and
distributes up-to-date attack filter packages, software updates, and product documentation.
•Digital Vaccine (DV) — Update service that includes up-to-date filter packages for protecting your
network.
•Managed Devices — TippingPoint IPS or Core Controller devices that are installed in your network.
SMS server
The SMS Server is an enterprise-class management platform that provides centralized administration,
configuration, monitoring and reporting for well over a hundred TippingPoint IPS devices.
The SMS provides the following functionality:
•Enterprise-wide device status and behavior monitoring — Stores logs and device status
information, manages updates, and monitors filter, device, software, and network status.
•IPS networking and configuration — Stores device information and configures devices according
to the settings that are modified, imported, or distributed by clients. These settings affect the flow and
detection of traffic according to device, segment, or segment group.
•Filter customization — Stores filter customizations in profiles as maintained by the SMS client. These
settings are distributed and imported to devices, which can be reviewed and modified by local clients. If
a device is managed by the SMS Server, the local clients cannot modify settings.

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•Filter and software distribution — Monitors and maintains the distribution and import of filters,
Digital Vaccine packages, and software for the TippingPoint Operating System and SMS client. The
SMS client and Central Management Server can distribute these packages according to segment group
settings. The Central Management Server maintains a link to the Threat Management Center (TMC) for
downloading and installing package updates.
SMS client
The TippingPoint Security Management System (SMS) client provides services and functions to monitor,
manage, and configure the entire TippingPoint system.
This client is a Java-based application installed and accessed on a computer running the appropriate
operating system. Each user receives a specific user level with enhanced security measures to protect access
and configuration of the system.
You can monitor the entire TippingPoint system through the SMS client on a computer with the following
requirements:
• One of the following operating systems:
• Windows 98, 2nd edition
• Windows NT, Service Pack 5 or later
• Windows 2000, Service Pack 3 or later
• Windows XP
• Windows 7
• Apple OS X
• Red Hat Linux
• One of the following browsers:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6.0 or higher
• Firefox
• Safari
The SMS features a policy-based operational model for scalable and uniform enterprise management.
It enables behavior and performance analysis with trending reports, correlation and real-time graphs.
Reporting includes all, specific, and top attacks and their sources and destinations, as well as all, specific, and
top peers and filters for misuse and abuse (peer-to-peer piracy) attacks. You can create, save, and schedule
reports using report templates. All reports are run against system and audit logs stored for each device
managed by the system. These logs detail triggered filters. You can modify, update, and control distribution
of these filters according to segment groups for refined intrusion prevention.

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The SMS dashboard provides at-a-glance monitors with launch capabilities into the targeted management
applications that provide global command and control of TippingPoint. Included in the SMS dashboard
display are the following items:
• Entries for the top five filters triggered over the past hour in various categories
• A graph of triggered filters over the past 24 hours
• The health status of devices
• Update versions for software of the system
Through the Dashboard, you gain an overview of the current performance of your system, including
notifications of updates and possible issues with devices monitored by the SMS.
Intrusion Prevention System devices
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) devices protect your network with the Threat Suppression Engine (TSE)
by scanning, detecting, and responding to network traffic according to the filters, action sets, and global
settings maintained on each device by a client.
Each device provides intrusion prevention for your network according to the number of network
connections and hardware capabilities. IPS devices also have built-in intrinsic high-availability features,
guaranteeing that the network keeps running in the event of system failure.
TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems are optimized to provide high resiliency, and high-availability
security for remote branch offices, small-to-medium and large enterprises and collocation facilities. Each IPS
can protect network segments from both external and internal attacks.
Multiple TippingPoint devices can be deployed to extend this unsurpassed protection to hundreds of
enterprise zones. You can monitor and manage the devices by using the local client available on each device,
or by using the SMS client to monitor and manage well over a hundred devices. The TippingPoint N-
Platform and NX-Platform devices support IPv6, tunneling (including GRE and multi-layer tunnels), and
inspection bypass rules for trusted traffic.
IPS local clients
The TippingPoint System provides various points of interaction, management, and configuration of the IPS.
The clients include graphical user interfaces (GUI) and command line interfaces (CLI). These clients include
the following:
•Local Security Manager (LSM) — Web-based GUI for managing one IPS device. The LSM provides
HTTP and HTTPS (secure management) access. This access requires access from a supported web
browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Netscape). Using the LSM, you have a graphical display
for reviewing, searching, and modifying settings. The GUI interface also provides reports to monitor the
device traffic, triggered filters, and packet statistics.

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•Command Line Interface (CLI) — Command line interface for reviewing and modifying settings on
the device. The CLI is accessible through Telnet and SSH (secure access).
•LCD Panel — Several IPS TippingPoint devices provide an LCD panel to view, configure, and modify
some device settings.
Core Controller
The TippingPoint Core Controller is a hardware-based device that enables inspection of up to 20Gbps of
traffic by sending the traffic to as many as 24 IPS device segments.
The Core Controller can control traffic across its three 10GbE network segment pairs and across multiple
TippingPoint E-Series IPS devices. IPS devices are connected by 1GbE uplinks, and each packet that is
received on a 10GbE Core Controller interface passes through a load balancer that then determines the IPS
connection to use for transmitting the packet.
The Core Controller provides:
• 10GbE bidirectional traffic inspection and policy enforcement
• High Availability with an optional Smart ZPHA module
• Central management through the SMS
Note: The Core Controller can be used with the 2400E and 5000E IPS devices, and with all N-Platform
and NX-Platform devices.
High availability
TippingPoint devices are designed to guarantee that your network traffic always flows at wire speeds in the
event of internal device failure.
The TippingPoint System provides Network High Availability settings for Intrinsic Network HA (INHA)
and Transparent Network HA (TNHA). These options enact manually or automatically, according to
settings you enter using the clients (LSM and SMS) or LCD panel for IPS devices. Zero-Power High
Availability (ZPHA) is available for the IPS as an external modular device, as optional bypass I/O modules
on NX-Platform devices, and for the Core Controller as an optional Smart ZPHA module.
The IPS uses INHA for individual device deployment and TNHA for devices deployed in redundant
configurations in which one device takes over for another in the event of system failure. With INHA, a
failure puts the device into Layer-2 Fallback mode and permits or blocks traffic on each segment. In TNHA,
multiple IPS devices are synchronized so that when one device experiences a system failure, traffic is routed
to the other device with no interruption in intrusion prevention services.
SMS high availability provides continuous administration through an active-passive SMS system
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and monitors the health of the active system. If the health or communications check of the active system
fails, the passive SMS will be activated.
The ZPHA modular device can be attached to an IPS to route traffic in the event of power loss. Smart
ZPHA modules, which are wired into the device, and bypass I/O modules, which are installed directly into
NX-Platform devices, perform the same function.
Threat Suppression Engine
The Threat Suppression Engine (TSE) is a line-speed hardware engine that contains all the functions needed
for Intrusion Prevention.
TSE features include:
• IP defragmentation
• TCP flow reassembly
• Statistical analysis
• Traffic shaping
• Flow blocking
• Flow state tracking
• Application-layer parsing of over 170 network protocols
The TSE reconstructs and inspects flow payloads by parsing the traffic at the application layer. As each new
packet of the traffic flow arrives, the engine re-evaluates the traffic for malicious content. The instant the
engine detects malicious traffic, it blocks all current and all subsequent packets pertaining to the traffic flow.
The blocking of the traffic and packets ensures that the attack never reaches its destination.
The combination of high-speed network processors and custom chips provides the basis for IPS technology.
These highly specialized traffic classification engines enable the IPS to filter with extreme accuracy at gigabit
speeds and microsecond latencies. Unlike software-based systems whose performance is affected by the
number of filters installed, the highly-scalable capacity of the hardware engine allows thousands of filters to
run simultaneously with no impact on performance or accuracy.
Threat Management Center
The Threat Management Center (TMC) is a centralized service center that monitors global threats and
distributes up-to-date attack filter packages, software updates, and product documentation.
The TMC collects threat information and creates Digital Vaccine packages that are made available on the
TMC website. The packages include filters that block malicious traffic and attacks on your network. The
filters provide the following protections:

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•Application Protection — Defend against known and unknown exploits that target applications and
operating systems:
• Attack Protection filters — Detect and block traffic known to be malicious, suspicious, and to have
known security implications. These filters include vulnerabilities and exploits filters.
• Security Policy filters — Detect and block traffic that might or might not be malicious. This traffic
might be different in its format or content from standard business practice, aimed at specific
software or operating systems, or contrary to your company’s security policies.
• Reconnaissance filters — Detect and block scans, sweeps, and probes for vulnerabilities and
information about your network. These filters include probes and sweeps/scans filters.
• Informational filters — Detect and block classic Intrusion Detection System (IDS) infiltration.
•Infrastructure Protection — Protect network bandwidth and network infrastructure elements, such as
routers and firewalls, from attack using a combination of filter types:
• Advanced DDoS filters — Available on the 2400E and 5000E. Detect and block denial of service
and flood requests, such as SYN Requests, that can overwhelm a system.
• Network Equipment Protection filters — Protect networked equipment from attacks.
• Traffic Normalization filters — Detect and block abnormal or malicious traffic.
•Performance Protection — Allow key applications to have a prioritized bandwidth-access setting that
ensures mission-critical applications have adequate performance during times of high congestion:
• Misuse and Abuse filters — Protect the resources and usage of file sharing across networks and
personal computers. These filters protect peer-to-peer services.
• Traffic Management filters — Protect the network by shielding against IP addresses or permitting
only a set of IP addresses.

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Hardware safety and compliance
This topic describes TippingPoint product regulatory compliance and provides safety requirements and
warnings.
Before installing your TippingPoint product, you must read through all preparation instructions and safety
requirements.
•Safety and compliance requirements on page 11
•Rack and clearance requirements on page 14
•Ventilation and location on page 15
•Environmental requirements on page 15
•Reliable earthing on page 16
•ESD requirements on page 16
•Hot swapping guidelines on page 16
•Unpack the product on page 17
Safety and compliance requirements
Provides the location of hardware safety and compliance information.
For detailed regulatory compliance information, refer to the TippingPoint Hardware Safety and Compliance Guide,
available on the TMC and included with your product.
Safety guidelines and warnings
Provides important information and safety warnings.
Before you start the installation procedures, read this entire section for important information and safety
warnings. The warnings in this section have been localized to 28 languages in the TippingPoint Safety Warning
Notices document available at the Threat Management Center (TMC) web site at https://tmc.tippingpoint.com.
If not properly installed and maintained, electrical circuitry equipment can pose dangers to both personnel
and equipment. To prevent accidents, adhere to the following guidelines to ensure general safety:
• Remove any dust from the area and keep the area around the product clear and dust-free during and
after installation.
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• This product has serviceable modules and hot-swappable power supplies. It has no other serviceable
parts inside.
Cautions
Cautions tell you how to avoid a serious loss that stops short of physical damage such as the loss of data,
time, or security.
Cautions tell you what you should or should not do to avoid such losses, and the consequences of not
heeding the caution.
Caution: Do not power up the equipment while you install and connect the system. If you connect
the power improperly and then apply power, the cards and chassis could be damaged. You
are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This main
disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire
unit, not just to the server.
Caution: The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling
over when one or more servers are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The equipment
rack must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You must also consider
the weight of any other device installed in the rack. Make sure that the chassis cooling fans
run continuously while the system is powered.
Caution: Make sure all cards are completely connected to the backplane. Improper connections can
disrupt system operation.
Caution: When using a DC power supply, be sure to replace the plastic cover on the on the terminal
block input after connecting the power. Failure to do so exposes you to a risk of severe injury
from electric shock.
Warnings
Warnings tell you how to avoid physical injury to people or equipment.
For people, injury includes anything from temporary conditions, such as pain, to irreversible conditions
such as death. For equipment, injury means anything requiring repair. Warnings tell you what you should or
should not do, and the consequences of not heeding the warning.
Installation warnings
Provides installation warnings to consider.
Warning! Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment.
Disconnect the power and network cables before servicing.
Warning! Read all of the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

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Warning! When installing the product, always make the ground connection before applying power to
the unit. This equipment needs to be grounded to an external ground connection. Use a green
and yellow 14 AWG ground wire to connect the host to earth ground during normal use.
Disconnect the ground connection only when the unit is completely powered down.
Warning! While handling the product during this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD
damage to cards and modules. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any
metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Warning! To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, lift the chassis from underneath its lower
edge.
Warning! This equipment is to be installed and maintained by service personnel only as defined by AS/
NZS 60950-1 Service Personnel.
Warning! The Installation of this product must comply with local and national electrical codes. The
electrical rating is labeled on the product.
Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas only.
Warning! This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the
building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations.
Warning! Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning
activity.
Warning! To prevent the unit from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of 104° F (40° C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at
least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.
Warning! Enclosed racks may have higher ambient temperatures than open racks. Ensure enclosed
racks ambient temperatures do not exceed maximum recommended ambient temperature of
104 °F (40 °C).
Warning! The final disposal of this product must be done according to all national laws and regulations.
Parts warnings
Provides parts warnings to consider.
Warning! Do not operate the system unless all cards and top cover is in place.
Warning! On the product, do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and
rear covers are in place. Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions:
they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain
electromagnetic interference (EMI) that could disrupt other equipment; and they direct the

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flow of cooling air through the chassis. To prevent electric shock, do not open the enclosure
of the product.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Warning! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
Warning! When connecting equipment to IT power distributions, Phase to phase voltage must not
exceed 240 V. Always use the power adaptor and power cord shipped with the product to the
correct voltage.
Warning! The ports on the front of the product are Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV
circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits.
Warning! This product might have more than one power supply source. All power sources must be
removed to de-energize the unit.
Warning! Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
Warning! Do not expose the product to strong magnets or magnetic fields.
Warning! Keep all liquids and dust away from the product.
Warning! All optical interfaces and sources connected to this product and its modules must only use
Class 1 lasers. Using any other Laser Class source can create hazardous conditions to the user.
Warning! This product can contain Class 1 lasers. Do not stare into the laser beam or view it directly
with optical instruments. Install covers for the laser connectors when they are not in use.
Warning! Use caution when touching exposed metallic surfaces, which can become hot during normal
operation.
Warning! The cards and modules can get hot during operation. When removing a card or module, hold
it by the faceplate and bottom edge. Allow the card or module to cool before touching any
other part of it or before placing it in an antistatic bag.
Warning! The product uses double pole/neutral fusing. Use caution when servicing this product.
Warning! The user must install only Optical Transceiver Modules that comply with the appropriate
standard and/or regulation - UL 60950-1, FDA/CDRH 21 CFR 1040 Class 1, or (IEC/
CENELEC) EN 60825 Class 1.
Rack and clearance requirements
Tipping Point recommends that you mount the product in a standard 19-or 23-inch rack.