Table Of Contents
Installing the Appliance
Installation Quick Reference
Installing the MARS Appliance in a Rack
Rack-Mounting MARS Appliances 25R, 25, 55, 110R, 110, 210, GC2R, and GC2
Installing the Chassis Handles
Basic Rail Rack-Mount Installation
Basic Rail Rack-Mount Removal
Rack-Mounting MARS Appliances 20, 50, 100, 100e, 200, GC, and GCM
Connecting to the AC Power Source
Connecting Cables
Powering on the Appliance and Verifying Hardware Operation
What To Do Next
Installing the Appliance
Revised: July 24, 2008, OL-16535-01
Note 
At the time of Cisco Security MARS Release 6.0.1, the Cisco Security MARS Appliances 20R, 20, 50, 100E, 100, 200, GCM, and GC were no longer orderable, but the hardware installation information is retained in this manual for your reference.
This chapter describes how to unpack and install any Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System Appliance (MARS Appliance). It describes requisite safety information, environmental requirements, how to install in a rack, and how to cable the appliance. It contains the following sections:
•Installation Quick Reference
•Installing the MARS Appliance in a Rack
•Connecting to the AC Power Source
•Connecting Cables
•Powering on the Appliance and Verifying Hardware Operation
Installation Quick Reference
Table 4-1 provides an overview of the installation and initial configuration process. Following installation and initial configuration, see the following publications for information on how to use a browser and the HTML interface to fully configure your MARS Appliance to provide the security threat mitigation (STM) services you want from this installation:
•Cisco Security MARS Initial Configuration and Upgrade Guide, 6.X
•User Guide for Cisco Security MARS Local and Global Controllers, Release 6.x
•Device Configuration Guide for Cisco Security MARS, Release 6.x
Installing the MARS Appliance in a Rack
This section provides instructions for installing the MARS Appliance on a rack in the following subsection:
•Rack-Mounting MARS Appliances 25R, 25, 55, 110R, 110, 210, GC2R, and GC2
•Rack-Mounting MARS Appliances 20, 50, 100, 100e, 200, GC, and GCM
The MARS rail SKU, CS-MARS-X10-RAIL=, contains two Intel Corporation rail kits as follows:
•AXXBASICRAIL13—for all MARS Gen2 models. This basic rail kit supports both threaded hole racks and square hole, enclosed racks, but it does not support non-threaded circular hole racks. Most racks use this kit.
•AXXHERAIL2—for MARS 110R, 110, 210, GC2R, GC2. This fully-extending, sliding, tool-less rail kit uses a hanging adapter that allows you to support non-threaded circular hole racks.
For a two-post installation, you can purchase a center-mount kit from a commercial vendor as follows:
Intel part number AXXBRACKETS—a set of fixed-mount brackets to hard mount the chassis to a rack; supports 4-post mounting and 2-post center mounting.
The rack must be properly secured to the floor, ceiling, or upper wall, and where applicable, to adjacent racks. The rack should be secured using floor and wall fasteners and bracing specified by industry standards.
Before installing the MARS Appliance in a rack, read Preparing Your Site for Installation, page 3-5, to familiarize yourself with the proper site and environmental conditions. Failure to read and follow these guidelines could lead to an unsuccessful installation and possibly damage the system and components. Perform the steps below when installing and servicing the MARS Appliance.
The following rack installation procedures are for the rack rails included with the appliance on a typical rack unit. Because a variety of rack units exist, this is a general guide to connecting the appliance to the rack
When installing and servicing the MARS Appliance:
•Disconnect all power and external cables before installing the system.
•Install the system in compliance with your local and national electrical codes:
–United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; United States National Electrical Code.
–Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Part, I, CSA C22.1.
–Other countries: If local and national electrical codes are not available, see IEC 364, Part 1 through Part 7.
•Do not work alone under potentially hazardous conditions.
•Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
•Do not install the MARS Appliance in a rack that has not been securely anchored in place. Damage to the system and personal injury may result.
•Due to the size and weight of the computer system, never install the computer system by yourself.
See Precautions for Rack-Mounting, page 3-8, for additional safety information on rack installation.
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Warning
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To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
•This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
•When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
•If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006
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A rack is measured in rack units (RUs). An RU is equal to 44 mm or 1.75 inches. MARS Appliances require the following rack space:
Table 4-2 Appliance Dimensions in Rack Units
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MARS 20R, 20
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1RU x 16" (41 cm)
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MARS 50
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1RU x 25.6" (65.0 cm)
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MARS 25R, 25
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1 RU x 20 in. (D) x 19 in. (W)
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MARS 55
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1 RU x 25.5 in. (D) x 19 in. (W)
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MARS 100 and 100e
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3RU x 25.6" (65.0 cm)
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MARS 200, GC, and GCm
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4RU x 25.6" (65.0 cm)
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MARS 110R, 110, 210, GC2R, and GC2
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2RU x 27.75 in (704.8 mm)
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Rack-Mounting MARS Appliances 25R, 25, 55, 110R, 110, 210, GC2R, and GC2
Instructions for installing your chassis on a four-post, 19-inch rack are included in the rail kits that shipped with your MARS Appliance.
The following procedures are provided for your reference:
•Installing the Chassis Handles
•Basic Rail Rack-Mount Installation
•Basic Rail Rack-Mount Removal
Caution When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
Installing the Chassis Handles
The chassis handles enable you to easily push and pull the chassis on the rack rails. To install the chassis handles do the following:
Step 1 Remove the front bezel.
Step 2 Align the chassis handle with the two holes on the side of the MARS Appliance, as shown in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1 Installing a Chassis Handle on a MARS 25R, 25, 55, 110R, 110, 210, GC2R or GC2
Step 3 Attach the chassis handle to the MARS Appliance with two screws as shown in Figure 4-1.
Step 4 Install the chassis handle on the other side of the MARS Appliance.
Step 5 Replace the front bezel.
End of Procedure
Basic Rail Rack-Mount Installation
Step 1 Extend the inner rail until it locks.
Step 2 Depress the spring safety lock to release the inner rail.
Step 3 Remove the inner rail from the rail assembly.
Step 4 Attach the outer rail slides to the rack posts using two #10-32 x 1/2 screws at the front posts, and two #10-32 x 1/2 screws at the rear posts.
Note The rail flanges mount to the inside of each post.
Step 5 Insert the inner rails over the server chassis sidewall studs.
Step 6 Slide the inner rails toward the front of the server chassis.
Step 7 Secure the inner rails with one #6-32 x 1/4 screw for each rail.
Step 8 Align the inner rails (attached to the server chassis) with the outer rail assemblies (attached to the rack).
Step 9 Engage the matching rails and slide the server chassis into the rack until the two safety stops lock into position.
Step 10 Depress the two safety locks (one on each side).
Step 11 Slide the server chassis all the way into the rack.
Step 12 Use the rack screws (#10-32 x 3/4) to secure the chassis and rack handles into the rack.
End of Procedure
Basic Rail Rack-Mount Removal
Step 1 Disconnect all cables from the back of the system.
Tip You can use the system LED to properly identify the system you are servicing.
Step 2 Pull the appliance from rack until brackets are fully extended.
Step 3 Push in both clips on the brackets and slide the system forward until the inner rail separates from the outer rail.
End of Procedure
Rack-Mounting MARS Appliances 20, 50, 100, 100e, 200, GC, and GCM
The rack rail components are shown in Figure 4-2:
Figure 4-2 Rack Rail Components
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Part Description
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Quantity
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1
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Inner rail
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2
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2
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Outer rail
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2
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3
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L-shaped mount brackets (front)
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2
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4
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L-shaped mount brackets (rear)
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2
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5
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Screws
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bag
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6
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L-shaped fastening plate
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4
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To install the MARS Appliance in a rack, follow these steps:
Step 1 Prepare inner and outer rails for installation:
a. Remove both inner rails (1) from the outer rails (2) by pressing the latch and pulling them out of the outer channels (Figure 4-3). Set inner rails aside for use in Step 3.
Figure 4-3 Removing the Inner Rail
b. Attach the front (3) and rear (4) L-shaped mount brackets to each end of both outer rails (2) using two screws (Figure 4-4).
Figure 4-4 Attach the L-shaped Brackets to the Outer Rail
Step 2 Attach outer rails to the vertical rack:
Note To allow for adjustment later in the installation, do not tighten any screws. The outer rail/bracket assembly with extended bracket (1) must be assembled to the left side.
a. Attach an outer rail (2) to the front and rear of the rack with two fastening plates (5) using one of the two methods depicted in Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5 Options for Attaching Outer Rails to the Rack
Part number
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Part Description
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1
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Cross-section of vertical rack
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2
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L-shaped mount bracket attached to outer rail
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3
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L-shaped fastening plate
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4
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Screws
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Note Leaving some play between the bracket and the rail until you install the rail into the rack makes affixing the rail to the rack easier. After the rail is attached to the rack, tighten the screws.
b. Repeat this process with the other outer rail and fastening plate.
Step 3 Attach the chassis to the rack:
a. Secure chassis to the inner rail using six screws (Figure 4-6). Repeat this process with the other inner rail.
Figure 4-6 Attaching Chassis to Inner Rail
b. Insert the chassis in the rack (Figure 4-7).
Figure 4-7 Sliding Chassis onto Rack
c. Slide the chassis backward and forward several times.
d. Push the server to the closed position.
Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A (U.S./CAN); 240 VAC, 10A (INTERNATIONAL). Statement 1005
Connecting to the AC Power Source
Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Connect the AC power receptacle to the AC power source with the provided power cable. Some units have two power cables, one for each AC power receptacle in the appliance.
Connecting Cables
Use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper wire Ethernet cable, with standard RJ-45 compatible plugs, to connect the MARS Appliance to the network.
Observe the following cabling restrictions for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-TX networks:
•For 10BASE-T networks, use Category 3 or greater wiring and connectors.
•For 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-TX networks, use Category 5 or greater wiring and connectors.
•The maximum cable run length is 328 feet or 100 meters.
Your MARS Appliance comes with one or two standard computer power cords, a Cat 5 crossover cable, Inline Filter for the Modem, page 3-8, and a telephone cable. The telephone jack is required to enable pager- and SMS-based alerts from MARS Appliance.
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001
To connect the cables:
Step 1 Plug the network connection into the Ethernet port 0 (eth0). To identify the eth0 port, see the back panel diagram of your MARS Appliance in one of the following chapters:
•Physical Descriptions—MARS 25R, 25, 55, 110R, 110, 210, GC2R, and GC2
•Physical Descriptions—MARS 20R, 20, 50, 100E, 100, 200, GCm, and GC
Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 port on a hub or other device, depending on your network configuration.
Step 2 To use the built-in modem, connect the appliance's line-in jack to a telephone jack using the provided telephone cable. Insert the male RJ-11 connector of the inline impedance matching filter into the line-in socket of the MARS modem. Insert the local telephone cable into the RJ-11 socket of the filter.
The line-in socket is labeled with a socket icon, the external telephone socket is labeled with a telephone icon. See the "Inline Filter for the Modem" section on page 3-8 for a list of countries that require the filter.
Step 3 Connect a console to the console/serial port using the one of the options described in Establishing a Console Connection. You can also establish more than one console connection.
Powering on the Appliance and Verifying Hardware Operation
Before powering on the appliance, verify that all the cables and cords are firmly seated in their jacks and sockets. Make sure that the vents for the appliance's fans have sufficient clearance and that the appliance's air intakes are not blocked.
Caution If you hear a loud beeping sound after turning on the appliance, check the rear panel and make sure that all appliance power supply switches are fully clicked into the ON position. If all switches are locked into the ON position, and you continue to hear the beeping, a power supply might not be functioning. Turn off the appliance's power and contact Cisco Support.
MARS Appliances 20R, 20, 50, 100E, 100, 200, GCM, and GC
Step 1 Press the appliance's power supply switches on the back panel of the appliance to the ON position (some models have a single switch).
Step 2 Open the front panel by unscrewing the screw latches at the upper corners.
Step 3 Press the main power switch on the front panel of the appliance to the ON position.
The MARS Appliance takes a couple of minutes to start. The blue power indicator light tells you if it is running. Each hot swappable hard drive should have a green indicator light lit. The unit should be reasonably quiet, with no abnormal sounds.
MARS Appliances 25R, 25, 55, 110R, 110, 210, GC2R, and GC2
Step 1 Verify that the power cables are connected to the power supplies and to a live AC power source.
Step 2 Press the Power button on the control panel.
The System Status LED flashes alternately amber and green for approximately 15 to 20 seconds, then glows steady green when the system is operational. To interpret LEDs, see the following:
•Control Panel LED Descriptions—MARS 25R and 25, page 1-9
•Control Panel LED Descriptions—MARS 55, page 1-11
•Control Panel LED Descriptions—MARS 110R, 110, 210, GC2R, and GC2, page 1-15
What To Do Next
When the MARS Appliance has powered up, start the software configuration process as described in the Cisco Security MARS Initial Configuration and Upgrade Guide, 6.X, at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/security_management/cs-mars/6.0/initial/configuration/initconfig6x.html
