Table of Contents
Cisco Firepower Management Center Getting Started Guide for Models 750, 1500, 2000, 3500, and 4000
Package Contents
Chassis Models
Included Items
License Requirements
Installing the Firepower Management Center
Management Center Initial Setup
Management Center Setup Using the Management Interface
Management Center Setup Using a Keyboard and Monitor (KVM)
Initial Setup Page: Management Centers
Setup Options
Next Steps
Redirecting Console Output
Using the Shell to Redirect the Console Output
Using the Web Interface to Redirect the Console Output
Restoring a Firepower Management Center to Factory Defaults
Before You Begin
Configuration and Event Backup Guidelines
Traffic Flow During the Restore Process
Understanding the Restore Process
Obtaining the Restore ISO and Update Files
Beginning the Restore Process
Starting the Restore Utility Using KVM or Physical Serial Port
Starting the Restore Utility Using LightsOut Management
Using the Interactive Menu to Restore an Appliance
Identifying the Appliance’s Management Interface
Specifying ISO Image Location and Transport Method
Updating System Software and Intrusion Rules During Restore
Downloading the ISO and Update Files and Mounting the Image
Invoking the Restore Process
Saving and Loading Restore Configurations
Next Steps
Setting Up LightsOut Management
Enabling LOM and LOM Users
Installing an IPMI Utility
Preconfiguring Firepower Management Centers
Before You Begin
Required Preconfiguration Information
Optional Preconfiguration Information
Preconfiguring Time Management
Installing the System
Preparing the Appliance for Shipment
Deleting a License from a Management Center
Powering Down the Appliance
Shipping Considerations
Troubleshooting the Appliance Preconfiguration
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