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v7.8.4 Release Notes for Websense X-Series Appliances : New in X-Series v7.8.4
New in X-Series v7.8.4
60131 | Release Notes | X-Series Appliances | Updated 26-August-2014
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Support for Email Security Gateway / Anywhere on an X10G blade server
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Support for VLAN and High Availability (HA) at the chassis switch
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Easier X10G switch configuration with the Switch Tool
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Switch Configuration guide
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Enhancements to the CLI
Email Security Gateway / Anywhere
X10G security blades can now host Email Security Gateway and Email Security Gateway Anywhere.
An X10G chassis can host a mix of Web security and Email security blades.
Email Security Gateway / Anywhere is installed on the blade when the Email mode is selected in the 'firstboot' script (the last phase of the initial boot procedure).
Like Web security modules, Email security blade administration is performed using a command line interface (CLI). Most CLI commands are in common with Web security commands. However, a small set apply to Email only. See the Using the X-Series Command Line Interface (CLI).
As on a V-Series Email Security appliance, there is support for:
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Custom routes
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Virtual IP addresses
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Backup and restore
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Patches and hotfixes
See the Email Security Gateway Release Notes.
Network deployment and switch configuration options
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Support is added for VLAN networks
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High availability (HA) is enabled when VLAN is configured.
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A Websense-provided, Windows-based switch configuration tool simplifies chassis switch configuration.
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A Switch Configuration guide provides detailed information for both new users and upgrading users.
VLAN and High Availability (HA)
The X10G integrated 10G switches (A1 and A2) can now be configured to support VLAN with high availability.
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HA requires VLAN
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HA uses switch A2 as a hot standby
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HA does not have to be configured and used
Support for VLAN/HA requires:
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An external upstream switch with a 10G trunk port configured
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A 10G cable to the lower 10G port on the A1 switch, This port is labeled P1. It is the primary port and it handles all traffic.
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Configuration of the A1 and A2 switches. This should be done with the Websense switch configuration tool.
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Configuration of VLAN on the blades
Switch configuration, whether for VLAN/HA, or for non-VLAN networks, is simplified with the Windows-based switch configuration tool. For complete details, see the Switch Configuration guide.
Switch Tool
The switch configuration tool is a Windows-based application provided by Websense, used to configure the X10G integrated switches. The tool configures the switch to support either VLAN with HA, or no VLAN (VLAN-unaware) deployments.
If you are upgrading from an earlier version of Web Security Gateway / Anywhere, and you do not plan to make any changes to your network deployment, you do not need the switch configuration tool.
If you are deploying the X10G for the first time, or plan to enable VLAN support, you will need to use the switch tool to configure the X10G switches.
For complete information, including how to download and use the tool, see the Switch Configuration guide.
Upgrading users, see these X-Series upgrade instructions.
Switch Configuration guide
The Switch Configuration guide is a complete resource for switch deployment planning and switch configuration information. Topics include:
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Switch physical specifications and default configuration
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How to assign an IP address to, and access a switch
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How to configure VLAN with high availability, including correct cabling
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How to configure No VLAN (VLAN-unaware), including correct cabling
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How to use the switch configuration tool
Enhancements to the CLI
The V-Series command line interface (CLI) is expanded to support:
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VLAN assignment on the blade Ethernet interface (set interface)
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Display of more complete interface status (show interface)
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Display of hotfix status (show hotfix)
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Email Security Gateway functions, including:
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Start, stop, restart, and show status and version
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Setting of virtual IP addresses (set interface)
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Setting of routes
Most CLI commands apply to Email module functions. See Using the X-Series Command Line Interface (CLI).

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