Pre-installation
To ensure the safe operation of the Email and Web Security Appliance, consider the following
before you begin the installation.
• Familiarize yourself with its operational modes and capabilities. It is important that you
choose a valid configuration.
• Decide how to integrate the appliance into your network and determine what information
you need before you start. For example, the name and IP address for the appliance.
• Unpack the appliance as close to its intended location as possible.
• Remove the appliance from any protective packaging and place it on a flat surface.
• Observe all provided safety warnings.
CAUTION:
Review and be familiar with all safety information provided.
Contents
What’s in the box
Plan the installation
Inappropriate use
Operating conditions
Positioning the appliance
What’s in the box
To check that all appliance components were delivered, refer to the packing list supplied with
your appliance.
Generally, you should have:
• An appliance
• Power cords
• Network cables
• Secure Messaging Gateway v5.0 installation and recovery CD
• Linux source code CD
• Quarantine Manager v5.0 CD
• Documentation CD
If an item is missing or damaged, contact your supplier.
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