Read-Only System Area; Enhanced System Mode; Managing Flash Disk Memory - Watchguard Firebox X1000 Hardware Manual

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Fireboxes shipped before LiveSecurity System 4.1 shipped with the
original, standard functionality called the read-only system area.
Fireboxes shipped with LiveSecurity System 4.1 or later contain both the
older functions and a new set of features designed to enhance usability,
called the enhanced system area.

Read-only system area

The Firebox III has a read-only system area that the unit can be booted
into using the serial cable shipped with the Firebox. When a Firebox is
running from the read-only system area, the Sys B light and the Armed
light are both illuminated.
With the Firebox running the read-only system area, use one of two
methods to initialize the Firebox and prepare it for configuration:
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However, do not attempt to use the read-only system area configuration
file as a base or template for your working configuration. It will not work.
You must create a new configuration file using the QuickSetup Wizard or
open an existing configuration file.

Enhanced System Mode

By default, Firebox III boots into an Enhanced System Mode. When a
Firebox is running from the Enhanced System Mode, the Sys A light on
the front panel flickers yellow in a repeating pattern.

Managing flash disk memory

The Flash Disk Management Tool performs specific tasks involving the
Firebox flash memory. The flash disk is divided into three areas:
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Hardware Guide
Reset Firebox passphrases when you do not know or have forgotten
them
Factory default switch on back
Out-of-band, using a modem
Direct, using a serial cable
System (SysB)– Contains a permanently stored, basic Firebox
software image with the passphrase wg.
Firebox System Area
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