
PA-7000 Series Firewall Overview
Item
Component
Description
•
LPC
—Manages and stores all dataplane logs generated
by the firewall. The LPC contains four disk drives that
are configured in two separate RAID 1 pairs to provide
redundancy. Each drive is installed in an Advanced
Mezzanine Card (AMC), which physically connects the
drive to the LPC. When replacing a drive, the AMC and
drives are ordered and installed as one unit.
IMPORTANT
: You must have an LFC or LPC installed in
slot 7 for chassis operation.
For more information, see
.
5
Network Processing Card
(NPC)
Provides network connectivity.
On a PA-7080 firewall, you can install up to 10 NPCs (in
slots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, and/or slot 12). You must
have at least one NPC installed before the firewall can
process network traffic.
For more information, see
Network Processing Cards (NPCs)
.
6
Lower cable guide
(
Optional
) Provides cable management to route fiber
optic cables. This item ships with the chassis but is not
preinstalled.
7
Air intake fan tray
Provides ventilation and cooling for the chassis. The fan
tray is interchangeable, so you can install it in either fan
tray slot.
During normal operation, the Power LED is green and
the Fault LED is off. If an individual fan fail on the fan
tray, the Power LED turns off and the red Fault LED
illuminates.
For information on replacing a fan tray, see
8
Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) ports
Provides a grounding point that you use when removing
or installing chassis components. Secure the provided
wrist strap end of the ESD strap around your wrist and
plug the other end into one of the ESD ports.
9
Air filter
Filters air entering the chassis. Periodically inspect the
filter to ensure it is clean. The filter is not designed to be
cleaned and it is recommended that you replace it every
six months (depending on the environment).
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