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.
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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.
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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.
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Verify that the installation site has adequate air circulation and AC or DC power.
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Wear the provided ESD strap when installing components or servicing the PA-7500 firewall.
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Unpack the equipment and verify that you received the following items:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the mid and top mount brackets. See
Figure 4
.
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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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Qty
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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