Replace A Pa-3200 Series Drive - PaloAlto Networks PA-3200 Series Hardware Reference Manual

Service the PA-3200 Series Firewall

Replace a PA-3200 Series Drive

The PA-3200 Series firewalls use a single solid-state drive (SSD) to store the PAN-OS system files,
system logs, and network traffic logs. If this drive fails, you must replace it to restore funconality
to the firewall.
The replacement drive ships with a factory default PAN-OS image with the default
configuraon. Aer you install the new drive, you will need to obtain a backup
configuraon that you saved from the failed firewall to
To avoid injury to yourself or damage to your Palo Alto Networks
that resides on the hardware, read the
STEP 1 | Disconnect power from the firewall. For AC power supplies, remove the AC power cords. For
DC power supplies, shut down the DC power source.
STEP 2 | Press the ejector buon on the drive carrier to release the carrier handle and gently pull the
handle toward you to remove the carrier and drive.
STEP 3 | Remove the replacement drive from the packaging and place it on an anstac surface.
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your configuraon.
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