H3C Technologies H3C SecBlade IPS Cards - Manual (Page 45)

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Figure 3-14 License
z In the License tab, you can view the following information:
1) Signature database type contained in the license, and their expiration times.
2) Time-sensitive features contained in the license, their expiration times, and their statuses. If a
feature is available, a green indicator is displayed in the Status column; if a feature is expired, a red
indicator is displayed in the Status column.
z In the License Import tab, you can set the file name and the directory on the local host to save the
license, and click Import to import the license to the device.
z In the License Export tab, click Export, and set the directory on the local host to save the license
in the pop-up dialog.
Operating Mode
Operating Mode Overview
IPS devices can take security actions to attacks and services. The way to take security actions of the
IPS devices depends on the connecting mode, which can be either direct connection or bypass
connection.
z Direct connection means that the device is on the link where data is forwarded, therefore, the
device can directly capture data packets and take various security actions, as shown in Figure
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Figure 3-15 Network diagram for direct connection