IntroductionIntroduction
The instructions in this guide apply to physical hosts exclusively. See the Virtual Host Installation Guide for NetWitness Platform 12.1 for instructions on how to set up virtual hosts in 12.1.
Note: Go to the NetWitness All Versions Documents page and find NetWitness Platform guides to troubleshoot issues.
Supported HardwareSupported Hardware
Series 5, and Series 6.
Refer to the NetWitness Hardware Setup Guides for detailed information on each series type (https://community.netwitness.com/t5/netwitness-platform-hardware/tkb-p/netwitness-hardware-documentation).
Endpoint Log Hybrid Host Hardware SpecificationsEndpoint Log Hybrid Host Hardware Specifications
Series 5 (RSA R730) hardware or Series 6 (RSA R740 hardware. See "(Optional) Task 2 - Install Endpoint Log Hybrid" in Post Installation Tasks for instructions on how to install the Endpoint Log Hybrid.
Note: If you have RSA NetWitness Endpoint 4.x hardware, you can re-purpose it for NetWitness Endpoint Log Hybrid 12.0.
NetWitness UEBA Host Hardware SpecificationsNetWitness UEBA Host Hardware Specifications
S5 (RSA R630 appliance) or S6 (RSA R640) hardware. See "(Optional) Task 3 - Install NetWitness UEBA" in Post Installation Tasks for instructions on how to install NetWitness UEBA.
SERIES 5 (RSA R630) SPECIFICATIONS
Specification | Capacity |
---|---|
Model | RSA PowerEdge R630xl |
Processor Type | Intel Xeon E5 -2680v3 |
Processor Speed Cache Number of Cores Number of Processors Number of Threads |
2.5 GHz 30MB 12 2 24 |
Total Memory | 256GB |
Internal Disk Controller |
RSA PERC H730 |
External Disk Controller | RSA PERC H830 |
SAN Connectivity (HBA) - Optional |
N/A |
Remote Management Card | iDRAC8 Enterprise |
Drives |
Total - 6 Drives 2 x 1TB, 2.5" HDD 4 x 2TB, 2.5" HDD |
Chassis | 1U |
Weight |
18.4 kg (40.5 lbs) |
NIC Card* |
On Board 2 x 10 Gb Copper 2 x 10 Gb & 2 x 1Gb Copper (Other options are available) |
Dimensions |
H: 4.28 cm (1.68 in.) x W: 48.23 cm (18.98 in.) x 😧 75.51 cm (29.72 in.) |
Power | 1100W Redundant |
BTU/hr |
4100 BTU/hr (max) |
Amps (Spec) | 1100W / 220VAC = 5A |
Actual Amp Draw (Post Startup) |
2.1 Amps |
Events Per Second (EPS) | 100K EPS |
Throughput |
N/A |
Note: Network Interface Controller (NIC) card options are available for swap with on-board daughter cards or add ons.
External Attached StorageExternal Attached Storage
If you have external storage devices (for example, DACs or PowerVaults) attached to physical hosts, refer to the Hardware Setup Guides on NetWitness Community (https://community.netwitness.com/t5/netwitness-platform-hardware/tkb-p/netwitness-hardware-documentation) for information on how to configure this storage.
Physical Host Installation WorkflowPhysical Host Installation Workflow
The following diagram illustrates the NetWitness 12.1 Physical Host Installation workflow.
Self-Help ResourcesSelf-Help Resources
There are several options that provide you with help as you need it for installing and using NetWitness:
- See the documentation for all aspects of NetWitness here: https://community.netwitness.com/t5/netwitness-platform/ct-p/netwitness-documentation
- Use the Search and Ask it fields in NetWitness Community to find specific information here: https://community.netwitness.com/
- See the NetWitness Knowledge Base: https://community.netwitness.com/t5/netwitness-knowledge-base/tkb-p/netwitness-knowledge-base
- See Troubleshooting section in the Guides.
- See also NetWitness® Platform Blog Posts.
- If you need further assistance, contact NetWitness Support.
Contact NetWitness SupportContact NetWitness Support
If you contact NetWitness Support, you should be at your computer. Be prepared to provide the following information:
- The version number of the NetWitness Platform product or application you are using.
- The type of hardware you are using.
Use the following contact information if you have any questions or need assistance.
NetWitness Community |
https://community.netwitness.com/ In the main menu, click Support > Case Portal > View My Cases. |
International Contacts (How to Contact NetWitness Support) | https://community.netwitness.com/t5/support-information/how-to-contact-netwitness-support/ta-p/563897 |
Community | https://community.netwitness.com/t5/support/ct-p/support |