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Hard Drive
Installation Instructions
Firebox X® Core™ and Firebox® SSL Core
Installing the Hard Drive
Read all instructions before beginning the installation procedure. If you purchased the hard drive as an upgrade
option, keep a copy of your reseller invoice for the hard drive upgrade. You must supply this proof of purchase to
WatchGuard with any warranty claims.
1
Turn off the Firebox.
C
AUTION
The hard drive is not a hot swap device. Failure to turn the Firebox off before installing the hard drive can result in damage
to the hard drive.
2
On the front right side of the Firebox, look for the door covering the hard drive slot.
3
Lift the door and find the two release tabs for the hard drive tray.
System Requirement
Hardware
The hard drive will only operate on a Firebox®X Core™ model X700, X1000,
X2500, or Firebox®SSL Core. The hard drive upgrade will not operate on a
Firebox X500. To use the hard drive on a Firebox X500, you must first purchase
a Firebox model upgrade.
Appliance Software
The Firebox® must have an approved version of appliance software installed.
For Firebox®SSL Core, the appliance software is included on the hard drive. To
make sure your Firebox has the most current approved version of appliance
software, refer to
http://www.watchguard.com/help/docs/
firebox_hdd_install.asp.
Environment
The hard drive is not a hot swap device. The Firebox®
must
be turned off during
the procedure.
