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PA-7500

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Install the Firewall in an Equipment Rack

The PA-7500 firewall ships with a rack mount kit for installation in a four-post 19” rack.  

Refer to 

Figure 1

 to identify the two different mounting bracket types. Slide the adjustable mounting bracket into the “J” shaped lip on 

the top edge of the fixed mounting bracket. See 

Figure 2

. Repeat for the second fixed mounting bracket.

Before You Begin

Use this document to install and begin setting up your Palo Alto Networks PA-7500 firewall. Refer to the PA-7500 Series Next-
Gen Firewall Hardware Reference at 

https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/hardware

 for safety information, specifications, and 

more detailed procedures for installing the firewall.

 

To ensure safety, two or more people should work together to install the PA-7500 firewall into the rack, preferably using a mechanical 

equipment lift.

 

Verify that the installation site has adequate air circulation and AC or DC power.

 

Wear the provided ESD strap when installing components or servicing the PA-7500 firewall.

 

Unpack the equipment and verify that you received the following items:

Position the bottom edges of the fixed and adjustable brackets to the bottom of the 14 RU rack space reserved for the PA-7500. Align the 
slotted holes of the fixed mounting bracket to the holes on the front side of the equipment frame being used. Similarly, align the slotted 
holes in the adjustable mounting bracket to the holes on the rear side of the equipment frame.

Adjust the brackets to fit the depth of the equipment frame, then secure the brackets to the equipment frame with mounting screws (not 
provided) compatible with your equipment frame. Tighten the screws to their recommended torque value.

Use the provided 6-32 x 5/16” flathead screws to secure the adjustable bracket to the fixed bracket as shown in 

Figure 3

. A minimum of six 

screws are required for each side. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the mid and top mount brackets. See 

Figure 4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Slide the PA-7500 on the brackets that were previously mounted to the equipment frame until the front mounting flanges of the PA-7500 
are flush against the mounting surface of the equipment frame. See 

Figure 5

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Quick Start Guide

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Part

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PA-7500 Next-Generation Firewall.

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ESD wrist strap.

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Standard RJ-45 CAT6 Ethernet cable for management (MGT) port access.

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DB9 to RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable.

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AC or DC power cord.

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Fixed Mounting Bracket (1 Left & 1 Right).

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Adjustable Mounting Bracket (3 Left & 3 Right).

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Fixed Rear Mount.

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#6-32 x 5/16” Phillips Flathead Screw.

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M4 x 8mmL Screw.

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End User License Agreement (EULA).

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Limited Warranty document.

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China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) declaration.

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