
PA-7000 Series Firewall Installation
PA-7000 Series Firewall Equipment Rack Installation
PA-7000 Series firewalls are designed for installation in a standard 19-inch equipment rack in a
mid-mount or front-mount position. Before you install the hardware, read
Rack Install Safety Information
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Install the PA-7050 Firewall in the Mid-Mount Position
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Install the PA-7050 Firewall in the Front-Mount Position
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Install the PA-7080 Firewall in the Mid-Mount Position
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Install the PA-7080 Firewall in the Front-Mount Position
PA-7000 Series Firewall Rack Install Safety Information
Read the following information before you proceed with a
PA-7000 Series Firewall Equipment
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• Elevated ambient operating temperature—If the PA-7000 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-7000 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
• 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-7050 Firewall in the Mid-Mount Position
The following procedure describes how to install the PA-7050 firewall in a mid-mount position.
The PA-7050 chassis and the front slot cards (SMC, LPC or LFC, NPC) ship in separate
boxes and it is recommended that you install the cards after you rack-mount the chassis.
This will prevent any damage to the cards that could occur during rack mounting and will
reduce the chassis weight. To further reduce the chassis weight, remove the fan trays and
front power supplies.
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