Websense V5000 Quick Start Manual
To rack the V5000 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
Web & Email Protection Appliance
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)
Ethernet Cables (4)
Power Cable
Serial Cable
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 Mode
TRITON Manager
• Enter subscription key, update Master Database, configure
Network Agent, and configure policies in TRITON Manager.
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
Content Gateway Manager (proxy)
• If your site uses the Websense proxy, configure user
authentication and select protocols.
Email Mode
TRITON Manager
• Complete configuration wizard, enter subscription key, and
configure policies in the Email module. Configure email DLP
policies in the Data module.
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
Web and Email Mode
Perform steps above for Web mode followed by Email mode,
skipping the Content Gateway Manager configuration.
QSG210-100_RevF
*Not used for Not used for Web Filter & Security.
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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
(Web Filter & Security or TRITON AP-WEB)
(TRITON AP-EMAIL)
• Web and Email
(Web Filter & Security plus TRITON AP-EMAIL)