Add Switches to Single Engines

A software-based switch represents the switch functionality on purpose-built Forcepoint Network Security Platform appliances. Integrated switches eliminate the need for an external switch device and reduce costs and clutter.

The switch functionality is only supported on specific Forcepoint Network Security Platform appliances models.
  • On Forcepoint Network Security Platform appliances that support software integrated switches, you can configure one or more integrated switches, and one port group interface on each integrated switch.

You can only use the integrated switch if the appliance has been configured as a Single Engine.

Note: The ports in the integrated switch do not support VLAN tagging or PPPoE. You cannot use ports on the integrated switch as the control interface.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

Steps

  1. In the navigation pane on the left, select Interfaces.
  2. Right-click the empty space and select New > Switch.
  3. From the Switch ID drop-down list, select the ID according to your switch type.
  4. From the Switch Type drop-down list, select the adjustable type of your Security Engine switch.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Click Save.
    Do not close the Engine Editor.

Next steps

Add port group interfaces to the switch.