> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.threatdefence.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.threatdefence.com/appliances/network-sensor/physical-sensor.md).

# Physical Sensor

Physical NDR sensors are designed for **plug-and-play functionality** straight out of the box. They only need to be connected to your network via the **management port** and assigned an IP address by your **DHCP server**. Once the sensor establishes an internet connection, it begins to inspect traffic through the data ports and sends aggregated security events to the ThreatDefence SaaS platform.

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#### **TD NETWORK TDSP-10**

Ideal for smaller network segments with a limited number of devices. It is a **small form-factor (NUC)** sensor that is **DIN-rail mountable** and can be deployed in small enterprise networks as well as in ICS/OT environments.

**Ports:**

* 1 × Out-of-band port
* 1 × Management RJ45 port
* 3 × 1Gbe RJ45 Data ports

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#### **TD NETWORK TDSP-1000**

A **rack-mountable (1 RU)** sensor suited for larger deployments, capable of processing large volumes of data in real time.

**Ports:**

* 1 × Out-of-band port
* 1 × Management port
* 7 × 1Gbe RJ45 Data ports
* 4 × SFP Data ports

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### Installation Instructions

1. **Physical Setup**
   * Place the sensor securely and ensure proper ventilation.
   * Connect the sensor to power and network.

     > **Note:** The **first port (from the left)** is designated for **management**. The remaining ports are configured for **mirroring network traffic**.
2. **Integration with ThreatDefence Platform**
   * Sensors are shipped **pre-configured**.
   * Once powered and connected, the sensor will automatically integrate with the **ThreatDefence platform**.
3. **Additional Setup**
   * Create a **mirror/SPAN port** on your switch’s inside firewall port and connect it to a free network port.

     **Example (Cisco switch):**

     ```
     monitor session 12 source interface 1/0/1
     monitor session 12 destination interface 1/0/2
     ```
   * Ensure that your sensor can reach TD servers on **port 443 (HTTPS)** at the following domains and that the following domains are exempted from any TLS/SSL inspection:
     * `tele.threatdefence.io`
     * `vle.threatdefence.io`

{% hint style="danger" %}
For customers using our **US** infrastructure please allow the below domain in place of vle.threatdefence.io.
{% endhint %}

* `vle.us.secops-apps.io`


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