Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents About This Document................................................................................................................. 7 Contacting Black Box Technical Support ............................................................................................... 7 Chapter 1:...
Page 6 - About This Document; Contacting Black Box Technical Support
ETEP Installation Guide 7 About This Document Purpose The ET VSE-series Installation Guide describes how to cable and install the Black Box™ ETEP EncrypTight Enforcement Points. Intended audience This document is intended for use by network technicians and security administrators who are familiar wi...
Page 8 - Product Overview; ETEP Introduction
ETEP Installation Guide 9 1 Product Overview This section includes the following topics: ● ETEP Introduction ● ET0010A Physical Description ● ET0100A Physical Description ● ET1000A Physical Description ● Features ● Specifications ETEP Introduction The EncrypTight Enforcement Point (ETEP) Variable Sp...
Page 10 - ET0010A Physical Description; Front Panel Connectors
ET0010A Physical Description ETEP Installation Guide 11 ET0010A Physical Description The ET0010A is a rack-mountable encryptor that can run at speeds ranging from 3-50 Mbps. It has three data ports on the front panel labeled Remote, Local, and Aux1. The following sections describe the ET0010A connec...
Page 11 - Status Indicators
Product Overview 12 ETEP Installation Guide Status Indicators The ET0010A status indictors are shown in Figure 3 . The status indications are described in Table 1 . Figure 3 ET0010A Status Indicators The following table describes how to interpret the ET0010A status indicators. Elements of Figure 3 :...
Page 12 - Rear Panel; ET0100A Physical Description
ET0100A Physical Description ETEP Installation Guide 13 Rear Panel The ET0010A rear panel and external power supply are shown in Figure 4 . Figure 4 ET0010A Rear Panel and External Power Supply ET0100A Physical Description The ET0100A is a rack-mountable encryptor that can run at speeds ranging from...
Page 13 - LED Indicators
Product Overview 14 ETEP Installation Guide Front Panel Connectors The ET0100A front panel connectors are shown in Figure 5 . Figure 5 ET0100A Front Panel Connectors LED Indicators The ET0100A LED indictors are shown in Figure 6 . The LED indications are described in Table 2 . Figure 6 ET0100A LED I...
Page 15 - ET1000A Physical Description
Product Overview 16 ETEP Installation Guide ET1000A Physical Description The ET1000A is a rack-mountable 1 Gbps encryptor with dual power supplies. It can operate at speeds ranging from 500 Mbps–1 Gbps. The following sections describe the ET1000A connectors and LED indicators. Front Panel Connectors...
Page 18 - Features
Features ETEP Installation Guide 19 Features ETEPs share many of the same features and capabilities across hardware models, as shown in Table 5 . Hardware differences between the ETEP models are summarized in Table 4 . The ETEP features are summarized in Table 5 . Table 4 ETEP Hardware Comparison Mo...
Page 19 - Specifications
Product Overview 20 ETEP Installation Guide Specifications This section lists the mechanical and environmental specifications for the following ETEP models: ● ET0010A specifications are listed in Table 6 ● ET0100A specifications are listed in Table 7 ● ET1000A specifications are listed in Table 8 Ne...
Page 22 - Installation; Before You Start; Safety Guidelines
ETEP Installation Guide 23 2 Installation This section includes the following topics: ● Before You Start ● Installing the ET0010A ● Installing the ET0100A ● Installing the ET1000A ● Shutting Down the ETEP Before You Start Before you prepare the ETEP for installation, review the following information...
Page 23 - Software Requirements
Installation 24 ETEP Installation Guide WARNING The ETEP contains a lithium battery, which users should not attempt to replace. Battery replacement must be performed by qualified Black Box personnel. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Used batteries should be disposed of ...
Page 24 - ETEP
Before You Start ETEP Installation Guide 25 ETEP Site Preparation Most ETEP models can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack using the supplied mounting kit, or simply placed on a rack shelf or solid surface. Before installing the ETEP in a 19-inch rack, consider the following guidelines: ● Ambient ...
Page 25 - Firewall Ports
Installation 26 ETEP Installation Guide Firewall Ports Table 10 lists the protocols that are used by the ETEPs and the EncrypTight system. Make sure that any firewalls in your system are configured to allow for the protocols that are required for your deployment: standalone ETEPs used for point-to-p...
Page 26 - Cabling Requirements: ET0010A
Installing the ET0010A ETEP Installation Guide 27 The steps to perform for a typical installation are listed below. Cabling Requirements: ET0010A Table 12 outlines the standard cables used with each port on the ETEP. The connector type listed indicates only what is required to connect to the ETEP po...
Page 27 - Installation Instructions: ET0010A; Rack Mount Installation
Installation 28 ETEP Installation Guide ● (1) Shielded null modem cable with an RJ-45 connector at one end and a DB-9 female connector at the opposite end. ● (1) Unshielded Category 5 straight through cable (UTP) with RJ-45 connectors ● Rack mount kit includes 2 mounting brackets, 4 large screws (#1...
Page 30 - Solid Surface Installation
Installing the ET0010A ETEP Installation Guide 31 Figure 15 Insert the power supply cable into the connector on the rear panel 5 Attach the mounting brackets to the rack’s front supports with the large #10-32 screws (item 1 in Figure 11 ), using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Insert two screws in each b...
Page 32 - Connecting the Cables: ET0010A
Installing the ET0010A ETEP Installation Guide 33 Figure 19 ET0010A rear panel connector for external power supply. Connecting the Cables: ET0010A Follow the instructions below to connect the ET0010A to the appropriate network devices (see Figure 20 ). To cable the ET0010A: 1 For initial setup, conn...
Page 34 - Cabling Requirements: ET0100A
Installing the ET0100A ETEP Installation Guide 35 To power on the ETEP: 1 Check that the power supply cable is properly inserted in the power connector on the ETEP rear panel. The ET0010A is shown in Figure 21 . 2 Plug the power cord into the ETEP power supply. Attach the opposite end to a power sou...
Page 35 - Unpacking the Shipping Carton: ET0100A
Installation 36 ETEP Installation Guide connector type required for the other end of the cable. Some cables are supplied by Black Box and others are user-supplied. NOTE To meet the requirements of FCC Part 15 and the EU EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, use only shielded cables with the ET0100A (DB-9 null ...
Page 36 - Connecting the Cables: ET0100A
Installing the ET0100A ETEP Installation Guide 37 To mount the ETEP in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, have the following tools and materials available: ● Two mounting brackets, supplied in the Accessory Kit ● (6) small screws and (4) large screws, supplied in the Accessory Kit ● #1 Phillips and ...
Page 39 - Cabling Requirements: ET1000A
Installation 40 ETEP Installation Guide The steps to perform for a typical installation are listed below. Cabling Requirements: ET1000A Table 16 outlines the standard cables used with each port on the ET1000A. The connector type listed indicates only what is required to connect to the ET1000A port, ...
Page 40 - Unpacking the Shipping Carton: ET1000A; Rack Mount Installation: ET1000A
Installing the ET1000A ETEP Installation Guide 41 NOTE To meet the requirements of FCC Part 15 and the EU EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, use only shielded Category 5 cables with the ET1000A Ethernet management port . Unpacking the Shipping Carton: ET1000A Remove all product components from the shipping ...
Page 41 - Connecting the Cables: ET1000A
Installation 42 ETEP Installation Guide To install the ET1000A in a rack: 1 Place the unit on a solid surface, with the top facing up. Position the mounting brackets on each side of the appliance, as shown in Figure 27 . Figure 27 Mounting bracket orientation 2 Attach the mounting brackets to each s...
Page 44 - Shutting Down the ETEP
Shutting Down the ETEP ETEP Installation Guide 45 When the appliance powers up, all of the front panel LEDs illuminate (see Figure 33 ). The Alarm LED illuminates briefly and the diagnostic code LED displays 88 to verify that the diagnostic display segments are functioning. The power LED remains lit...
Page 46 - Initial Setup; Overview
ETEP Installation Guide 47 3 Initial Setup This section includes the following topics: ● Overview ● Logging In Through a Serial Link ● Configuring the Management Port ● Setting the Date and Time ● Entering a Throughput License ● Configuration Example ● Managing the ETEP Overview The following steps ...
Page 47 - Configuring the Management Port
Initial Setup 48 ETEP Installation Guide To log in to the CLI via a serial link: 1 Connect the RS-232 serial port directly to a PC or workstation, as described in Chapter 2 . 2 Open a terminal session through a VT-100 terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal. Enter the connection name, the a...
Page 50 - Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Date and Time ETEP Installation Guide 51 Example The following example sets the management port IPv4 address, subnet mask, and gateway for the ETEP as shown in Figure 34 . Auto-negotiation is left at its default setting of enabled. admin> configure config> management-interface man-...
Page 51 - Entering a Throughput License
Initial Setup 52 ETEP Installation Guide the local time relative to UTC, add or subtract the offset hours from UTC for the local time zone (UTC ± n) . The following examples give the local time at various locations at 12:00 UTC when daylight saving time is not in effect: ● New York City, United Stat...
Page 52 - Configuration Example; Managing the ETEP
Configuration Example ETEP Installation Guide 53 You need to install a license on each ETEP that you use. Licenses are linked to the serial number of the ETEP on which they are installed. You cannot install a license intended for one ETEP on a different ETEP. If you upgrade from a command line-only ...
Page 54 - Maintenance; Preventative Maintenance
ETEP Installation Guide 55 4 Maintenance This section includes the following topics: ● Preventative Maintenance ● What To Do If an Appliance Fails ● Tamper Switch and Zeroization ● Cable Pinouts Preventative Maintenance Periodically perform maintenance on your ETEP. Keep components free of dust and ...
Page 55 - What To Do If an Appliance Fails; Obtaining a License for Replacement Units; Replacing the ET1000A Power Supply
Maintenance 56 ETEP Installation Guide What To Do If an Appliance Fails Most ETEP models do not contain any field-replaceable parts. If you experience an appliance failure, contact Customer Support for a replacement ETEP and throughput license. The ET1000A has field-replaceable power supplies. Conta...
Page 57 - Tamper Switch and Zeroization
Maintenance 58 ETEP Installation Guide Figure 37 Slide the replacement power supply into the slot on the rear panel 5 Insert the power cord in the replacement power supply and secure it with the clip.6 Reconnect power supplies 1 and 2 to their respective power sources. 7 Return the failed power supp...
Page 58 - Cable Pinouts
Cable Pinouts ETEP Installation Guide 59 To recover the ETEP following zeroization: Wait approximately 20 minutes for the zeroization process to complete. If you are connected to the ETEP through the serial port, you will see the following message: Power cycle required to reboot appliance After cycl...
Page 60 - Troubleshooting; Symptoms and Solutions
ETEP Installation Guide 61 5 Troubleshooting This section includes the following topics: ● Symptoms and Solutions ● Diagnostic Code Display Symptoms and Solutions The following tables provide some solutions to common problems that may occur with your ETEP. LED Indicators Table 23 LED Indicators Symp...
Page 61 - Error State; Temperature Threshold and Discarded Traffic
Troubleshooting 62 ETEP Installation Guide Error State Temperature Threshold and Discarded Traffic When the ETEP enters an alarm state due to a temperature failure, the Alarm indicator illuminates and the ETEP discards traffic. The ETEP remains in an error state until it is rebooted. However, once t...
Page 62 - Diagnostic Code Display
Diagnostic Code Display ETEP Installation Guide 63 If the ETEP is discarding traffic, check the system log for temperature warning notices to confirm that a temperature error occurred. Reboot the ETEP to resume normal operation. Diagnostic Code Display ETEPs display self-test codes during boot up, i...
Page 64 - Appendix A; WEEE Directive
ETEP Installation Guide 65 Appendix A Environmental and Regulatory Information This section includes the following topics: ● WEEE Directive ● RoHS Directive ● Regulatory Information WEEE Directive Black Box is committed to environmentally responsible behavior. As part of this commitment, we have put...
Page 65 - Regulatory Information; ET0010A Regulatory Information; Safety
Environmental and Regulatory Information 66 ETEP Installation Guide For more information on the status of our RoHS efforts or product-specific environmental questions, please e-mail us at [email protected]. Regulatory Information This section contains regulatory information for the following Black B...
Page 66 - European Notice; ET0100A Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information ETEP Installation Guide 67 Interference-Causing Equipment Standard Compliance Notice (Canada) “The Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.” “Cet appareil numerique de la class A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.” European Notice Products with the CE...
Page 67 - ET1000A Regulatory Information
Environmental and Regulatory Information 68 ETEP Installation Guide Interference-Causing Equipment Standard Compliance Notice (Canada) “The Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.” “Cet appareil numerique de la class B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.” European Notice Pr...
Page 68 - Statement
Regulatory Information ETEP Installation Guide 69 ● EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003 (IEC 61000-4-2:1995/A2:2000, IEC 61000-4-3:2002, IEC 61000-4-4:2004, IEC 61000-4-5:1995/A1:2000, IEC 61000-4-6:1996/A1:2000, IEC 61000-4-8:1993/A1:2000, IEC 61000-4-11:1994/A1:2000) ● Australian Standard AS/NZS CISPR 2...
Page 70 - Index
ETEP Installation Guide 71 Index A alarm LED ET0010A, 12ET0100A, 15ET1000A, 17 autoneg command, 50 B battery replacement, 24booting the appliance ET0010A, 34ET0100A, 38ET1000A, 43 C cables connecting the cables ET0010A, 33ET0100A, 37ET1000A, 42 pinouts, 59requirements ET0010A, 27ET0100A, 35ET1000A, ...
Page 74 - About Black Box; BLACK BOX; Tech support the
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