Connect Cables - HP TippingPoint Series Hardware Installation And Safety Manual

NOTE: You should always attach the TippingPoint 10 to the mounting plate before attaching the plate to
the rack mount ears. The diagrams show the mounting plate and rack mount ears without the TippingPoint
10 for demonstration purposes only.

Connect cables

This section describes the steps for connecting cables to the TippingPoint 10.
• "Console Connection" on page 20
• "Management Port
• "Segment/Port
Console Connection
The initial configuration for the TippingPoint 10 is performed using the command line interface (CLI) on a
serial terminal client.
1. Connect one end of the supplied serial cable to the Console port located on the front panel. The default
settings are:
• Baud rate: 1 15200
• Character size: 8 bits
• Parity: None
• Stop Bits: 1
• Flow Control: None
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the terminal.
Management Port Connection
Use the 10/100/1000 management port to access the TippingPoint 10 CLI or LSM from another computer
on your network.
1. Connect one end of a Category 5e Ethernet cable to the MGMT port labeled located on the front
panel.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet port connected to your network.
Segment/Port Connections
The TippingPoint 10 has two 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet segments.
Attach the cable for incoming traffic to the A port on the segment.
1.
2. Attach the cable for outgoing traffic to the B port on the segment.
3. Connect the cables to the appropriate ports on your network router.
Special Wiring Considerations
The TippingPoint 10 includes integrated Zero-Power High Availability (ZPHA) relays. The ZPHA relays
provide a network bypass for Ethernet traffic in the event that the IPS loses power.
When you install and configure a device with integrated ZPHA, you should first connect the network cables
with the device powered off and ensure that link is established and traffic passes successfully. If so,
installation can proceed normally.
If the device does not pass traffic while powered off, ensure that you have the appropriate cable for your
network. In many cases, replacing a straight-through cable with a cross-over cable will resolve link issues.
In addition, ensure that all IPS interfaces and connected switches have the same linespeed and duplex
settings.
20 TippingPoint 10 Overview
Connection" on page 20
Connections" on page 20