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Installing the firewall
WARNING!
Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open
the chassis, contact H3C for permission. Otherwise, H3C shall not be liable for any consequence.
The installation procedure is the same for the F5000-AI160 and F5000-E firewalls. This document
installs an F5000-AI160 firewall.
Installation flow
Table2-1 Installation flow for the F5000-AI160/F5000-E firewall
Step
Description
1.
Start
Before installation, make sure all requirements on the checklist
are met and the firewall is powered off.
Mounting the firewall on a
workbench
Verify that the workbench is sturdy and reliably grounded.
Ensure a minimum clearance of 100 mm (3.94 in) around the air
inlet and outlet vents of the chassis.
Installing the firewall in a standard
19-inch rack
The firewall is heavy. Both mounting brackets and slide rails are
required to support the weight of the chassis.
4.
Before installation, make sure the firewall and rack are
grounded correctly and you wear an ESD wrist strap.
5.
Install compatible fan trays on the firewall.
6.
Before you install a power supply, make sure the power supply
is not connected to any power source and the grounding cable
of the firewall is connected reliably.
7.
Install compatible drives on the firewall.
8.
The firewall provides various ports. Choose compatible
transceiver modules and cables as required. To avoid bodily
injury or device damage, read the restrictions and guidelines
carefully before connection.
9.
Connect compatible power cords to the power supplies.
10.
Verify that the firewall is installed securely and reliably
grounded, and that the power supplies are as required.
Mounting the firewall on a workbench
IMPORTANT:
Avoid placing heavy objects on the firewall.
If a standard 19-inch rack is not available, you can place the firewall on a workbench.
To mount the firewall on a workbench:
1.
Verify that the workbench is sturdy and reliably grounded.
