Websense V5000 G2 Quick Start Manual
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.
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Rack Installation
Quick Start Guide
Websense V5000 G2
Web or Email Security Gateway
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.
Contact Websense Technical Support if any items are missing.
Bezel (faceplate)
Power Cable
Documentation Disk
Recovery Disk
Ethernet Cables (4)
Null Modem Cable
Diagnostic Disk
Power on the appliance and check the following indicators:
Contact Websense Technical Support if any indicators are not
illuminated correctly.
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Power On Appliance
Front
• Power button is illuminated.
Rear
• LEDs for connected interfaces (NICs) are green.
• System status indicator (LED left of power supplies) is solid
blue.
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.
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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.
Connect a monitor and keyboard to appliance,
either directly or through a KVM (keyboard/
video/mouse) switch.
Serial Port Connection
Keyboard/Monitor Connection
OR
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Connect Input Device & Power On
Configuration Overview
Connect Network Cables
Verify Contents
Plan your deployment before setting up the appliance. See the
back of this guide for a deployment overview and reference sheet.
Before you begin...
The appliance supports the following security modes:
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Determine Security Mode
Based on your subscription and deployment plan, determine the appropriate security mode for this
appliance.
• Web Security only
• Email Security only
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