PaloAlto Networks PA-5400 Series, Hardware Reference Manual

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PA-5400 SERIES NEXT-GEN FIREWALL HARDWARE REFERENCE | PA-5400 Series Firewall Installation
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PA-5400 Series Firewall Equipment Rack
Installation
PA-5400 Series firewalls are designed for installation in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Before you
install the hardware, read PA-5400 Series Firewall Rack Install Safety Information .
• Install the PA-5450 Firewall in an Equipment Rack
PA-5400 Series Firewall Rack Install Safety Information
Read the following information before you proceed with a PA-5400 Series Firewall Equipment Rack
Installation .
• Elevated ambient operating temperature—If the PA-5400 Series firewall is installed in a closed or multi-
unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the
ambient room temperature. Verify that the ambient temperature of the rack assembly does not exceed
the maximum rated ambient temperature requirements listed in PA-5400 Series Firewall Environmental
Specifications .
• Reduced airflow—Ensure that the airflow required for safe operation is not compromised by the rack
installation.
• Mechanical loading—Ensure that the rack-mounted firewall does not cause hazardous conditions due to
uneven mechanical loading.
• Circuit overloading—Ensure that the circuit that supplies power to the firewall is sufficiently rated
to avoid circuit overloading or excess load on supply wiring. See PA-5400 Series Firewall Electrical
Specifications .
• Reliable earthing—Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Pay special attention to power
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as use of power strips or extension
cords) to ensure that the firewall does not exceed power ratings for connected hardware.
Install the PA-5450 Firewall in an Equipment Rack
The following procedures describe how to install the PA-5450 firewall in an equipment rack.
The PA-5450 appliance and the front slot cards (MPC, NC, and DPC) ship in separate boxes
and it is recommended that you install the cards after you rack-mount the appliance. This
will prevent any damage to the cards that could occur during rack mounting and will reduce
the weight of the appliance. To further reduce the weight, remove the fan trays and power
supplies. The PA-5450 requires 5 RU (rack units) of rack space. Unless specified, screws
are not provided.
STEP 1 | Read PA-5400 Series Firewall Rack Install Safety Information .
STEP 2 | Slide one of the adjustable mounting brackets into the “J” shaped lip on the top edge of one of
the fixed mounting brackets. Repeat with the second adjustable and fixed mounting brackets.