C•CURE 800/8000 Hardware Configuration Guide - Tyco Security ...

1Configuring C•CUREiSTAR Pro/ClassicControllers andClustersThe C•CURE iSTAR controller is an intelligent controller for networkedsecurity systems. C•CURE iSTAR controllers communicate with theC•CURE system server (acting as a database and journal host) and the systemsecurity hardware, providing direct control of events and system activity.Controllers are organized into groups called Clusters that allow networkcommunications. This chapter explains how to configure the iSTARControllers and Clusters in the C•CURE System. To install and configurehardware for iSTAR controllers and clusters, consult the iSTAR Pro Installationand Configuration Guide.In this chapter Understanding C•CURE iSTAR Controllers............................................................... 1-2 Configuration Overview for iSTAR Classic & iSTAR Pro ....................................... 1-11 Configuring iSTAR Classic & iSTAR Pro Controllers .............................................. 1-12 Main Board Tab for iSTAR Classic & iSTAR Pro ...................................................... 1-20 ACM and ACM Ext Tabs for iSTAR Classic & iSTAR Pro ...................................... 1-23 Cluster Communications Overview for iSTAR Classic & Pro ................................ 1-31 Maintaining Cluster Communications for iSTAR Classic & Pro ............................ 1-35 Configuring Clusters for iSTAR Classic & iSTAR Pro ............................................. 1-40 Primary Tab for iSTAR Classic & iSTAR Pro............................................................. 1-45C•CURE 800/8000 Hardware Configuration Guide 1–1