Physical Specifications
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In the event of a power failure, this security appliance, if left connected to
the power source, will automatically restart itself after electrical power
has been restored. You do not have to press either the Power button on the
front or the power supply switch on the back of the appliance.
Physical Specifications
Components of the Firebox Vclass Security Appliance
Every Firebox Vclass appliance has three sets of components:
RapidCore™ hardware ensemble
A well-integrated chip set and memory system powers every
Firebox Vclass appliance in its primary duties: protecting your
network and efficiently managing all legitimate data streams.
WatchGuard Firebox Vclass Operating System™ (OS)
Every Firebox Vclass security appliance is preinstalled with the
latest version of the Firebox Vclass Operating System–which is
identified on the packaging by a version number. This operating
system includes all the software resources that make the appliance
fully functional.
WatchGuard Firebox Vclass administrative client applications
The WatchGuard Vcontroller (or the companion WatchGuard
CPM client software) gives you full control of all the customizable
operating system parameters, including basic system
configurations, security policies, maintenance, and activity
logging.
If you already have one or more operational Firebox Vclass appliances in
your network, you can shortcut the installation and configuration process
on a new factory-default appliance. First, export a complete configuration
file from an operational appliance and then import it into the new
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