PaloAlto Networks PA-3200 Series Quick Start Manual

PA-3200 Series
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Before You Begin
Use this guide to install and begin setting up your Palo Alto Networks
Refer to the PA-3200 Series Next-Gen Firewall Hardware Reference at
information, specifications, and more detailed procedures for installing your firewall.
◼ Verify that the installation site has an AC (or DC) power source. By default, the firewall ships with AC power supplies; if you need to use DC
power, contact your sales representative or contact the Palo Alto Networks Sales department
(https://paloaltonetworks.com/company/contact-support.html) to order two DC power supplies and then use the installation procedures in
the PA-3200 Series Next-Gen Firewall Hardware Reference to connect power to the firewall.
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Ensure that you have both a #1 and #2 Phillips-head torque driver available. Use the #1 Phillips-head bit to attach the rack-mount brackets to
the firewall and use the #2 bit to secure the rack-mount brackets to the equipment rack posts.
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Unpack the equipment and verify that you received the following items:
Qty Description
1 PA-3200 Series next-generation firewall.
2 AC power cords.
2 Velcro straps to secure the AC power cords to the power supplies.
1 DB-9 female to RJ-45 male console cable.
1 Standard Type-A USB to micro USB console cable.
1 Standard RJ-45 CAT6 Ethernet cable for management (MGT) port access.
2 Rack-mount brackets to secure the firewall to a two-post or four-post equipment rack.
8 #8-32 x 5/16" rack-mount bracket screws to attach the front rack-mount brackets to the firewall.
8 #10-32 x 3/4" rack-mount screws to secure the front rack-mount brackets to a rack with #10-32 threaded holes.
8 #12-24 x 1/2" rack-mount screws to secure the front rack-mount brackets to a rack with #12-24 threaded holes.
1 End User License Agreement (EULA).
1 China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) declaration.
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Rack Mount the Firewall

The PA-3200 Series firewall ships with two rack-mount brackets for an installation in a two-post or four-post 19-inch
equipment rack. If you install the firewall in a four-post equipment rack and you require additional support, you can purchase a
four-post rack kit from Palo Alto Networks that secures the firewall to the back posts of the rack. Both procedures are covered in
this guide.

Install the Firewall in a Two-Post or Four-Post Equipment Rack

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Attach one rack-mount bracket to each side of the firewall using four #8-32 x 5/16" screws for each bracket and torque each screw to 15 in-lbs.
For a two-post rack, we recommend that you install the brackets in the mid-mount position as shown in
Figure 1. For a four-post rack, we recommend that you install the brackets in the front-mount position as shown in Figure 2.
Ensure that the equipment rack is properly anchored so it can support the weight of the installed equipment without tipping.
2 With help from another person, hold the firewall in the rack and secure the rack-mount
brackets to the rack posts using four screws for each bracket (Figure 3). Use the appropriate
screws (#10-32 x 3/4" or #12-24 x 1/2") for your rack and torque each screw to 25 in-lbs.
Use cage nuts (not provided) to secure the screws if the rack has square holes.
Figure 1
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Figure 3
(Optional) Install the Firewall in a Four-Post Equipment Rack Using the Four-Post Kit
The four-post rack kit replaces the rack brackets that ship with the firewall to provide additional support to the back of the firewall. All
for safety
hardware (screws and brackets) required to install the rack kit is included with the kit.
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Remove the front rack-mount brackets (if installed) from each side of the firewall. (Figure 1 shows the front brackets.)
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Attach one four-post side rack-mount rail to each side of the firewall. Use four #8-32 x 5/16" screws for the front four screw holes of each side rail
and three #6-32 x 5/16" screws for the three back screw holes of each side rail (Figure 4) and torque each screw to 15 in-lbs.
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With help from another person, hold the firewall in the rack and secure the side rails to the front rack posts using four screws for each rail (Figure 5).
Use the appropriate screws (#10-32 x 3/4" or #12-24 x 1/2") for your rack and torque each screw to 25 in-lbs. Use cage nuts (not provided) to secure
the screws if the rack has square holes.
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Slide one four-post back rack-mount rail into each of the two previously installed side rack-mount rails (Figure 6), and secure the back rails to the
back rack posts using four screws for each bracket (#10-32 x 3/4" or #12-24 x 1/2" screws), and torque each screw to 25 in-lbs (Figure 7).
Figure 4
Figure 6
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#6-32 x 5/16"
Screws
#8-32 x 5/16"
Screws
Figure 7
Figure 5