websense V5000 G2 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
Websense V5000 G2
Web or Email Security Gateway

Before you begin...

Plan your deployment before setting up the appliance. See the
back of this guide for a deployment overview and reference sheet.
1 Verify Contents
Recovery Disk Diagnostic Disk Ethernet Cables (4)
Documentation Disk Power Cable Null Modem Cable
Bezel (faceplate)
Contact Websense Technical Support if any items are missing.
2 Rack Installation
To rack the V5000 G2 appliance, use a rack tray (not included).
1. Obtain a rack tray and install into desired server rack.
2. Place appliance on tray
and secure to server rack
using mounting screws on
front of appliance.
Determine Security Mode
3
The appliance supports the following security modes:
• Web Security only
• Email Security only
Based on your subscription and deployment plan, determine the appropriate security mode for this
appliance.
4 Connect Network Cables
Connect the appliance interfaces required by the security mode for this appliance. Cat 5E cables (or
better) are required. Do not use crossover network cables.
5 Connect Input Device & Power On
OR
Serial Port Connection
Connect a computer to serial port using null
modem cable (provided). Or, connect a terminal
server to serial port using a straight-through
cable (not provided). Serial port settings are:
9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity.
Keyboard/Monitor Connection
Connect a monitor and keyboard to appliance,
either directly or through a KVM (keyboard/
video/mouse) switch.
Power On Appliance
6
Power on the appliance and check the following indicators:
Front
• Power button is illuminated.
Rear
• LEDs for connected interfaces (NICs) are green.
• System status indicator (LED left of power supplies) is solid
blue.
Contact Websense Technical Support if any indicators are not
illuminated correctly.

Configuration Overview

7
Please refer to the V-Series Appliance Getting Started guide for
more details.
Initial Configuration
Appliance Command Line (firstboot script)
• Configure security mode.
• Configure Appliance Controller interface (C).
Appliance Manager
• Access the Appliance Manager via the Logon Portal.
• Configure NTP servers/system time.
• Configure applicable network interfaces.
Web Security Only Mode
TRITON Unified Security Center
• Enter subscription key, update Master Database, configure
Network Agent, and configure policies in TRITON - Web
Security.
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2.
Content Gateway Manager
• Configure user authentication and select protocols.
Email Security Only Mode
TRITON Unified Security Center
• Complete configuration wizard, enter subscription key, and
configure policies in TRITON - Email Security. Configure
email DLP policies in TRITON - Data Security.
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2.
QSG210-100_RevC B