Check Point Quantum LightSpeed Appliance QLS250 Rack Mounting Manual

Check Point Quantum LightSpeed Appliance QLS250 Rack Mounting Manual

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24 August 2022
RACK MOUNTING FOR
CHECK POINT
APPLIANCES

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  • Page 1 24 August 2022 RACK MOUNTING FOR CHECK POINT APPLIANCES...
  • Page 2 Check Point. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Check Point assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. This publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Web browser. Download the latest version of this document in PDF format. Feedback Check Point is engaged in a continuous effort to improve its documentation. Please help us by sending your comments. Revision History Date Description 24 August 2022...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Telescopic Rails Hardware Installation Overview Attaching the Inner Appliance Rails Attaching the Ear Mount Brackets Preparing Round-Hole Rack Rails Attaching the Outer Rack Rails Installing the Appliance in the Rack Removing the Appliance Appliance Air Vents Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   4...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction This guide applies to these Check Point Appliances: Appliance In This Document Quantum LightSpeed Appliance QLS250 QLS250 Quantum LightSpeed Appliance QLS450 QLS450 Quantum LightSpeed Appliance QLS650 QLS650 Quantum LightSpeed Appliance QLS800 QLS800 SandBlast Threat Emulation TE250XN TE250XN Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   5...
  • Page 6: Qls250, Qls450, Qls650, And Qls800

    Front and rear rack doors must have equally distributed holes on at least 65% of the surface area to give sufficient airflow. Make sure that the racks have sufficient clearance to service the Check Point appliances that are mounted on telescopic rails.
  • Page 7: Installation Overview

    Attaching the outer rack rails to the rack Installing the appliance in the rack Attaching the Inner Appliance Rails The outer rack rail section and the inner appliance rail section come as one unit when you open the box. Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   7...
  • Page 8 2. Install the appliance rails to the side of the appliance with the six provided screws. Refer to the below appliance rail image. Note - Do not over-tighten the screws. Check Point recommends that you leave the rail mounting screws loose until the server is completely installed. This eases installation by preventing binding of the server in the rack.
  • Page 9: Attaching The Ear Mounts

    Attaches ear mount to the appliance Extraction handle Pulls appliance away from the rack Rack post mounting hole for the rack When the screw is fastened, the appliance cannot be mounting screw pulled out of the rack Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   9...
  • Page 10: Attaching The Outer Rack Rails

    3. Do steps 1 - 2 again for the other side of the appliance. Attaching the Outer Rack Rails Attach the outer rack rails to the rack. Make sure that you have the two rack rails ready. Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   10...
  • Page 11 The rear securing clip is marked with the letter "B". 5. Use an ear mount screw (with washer) to secure the rear end of the outer rail to the rack. 6. Do steps 1 - 5 again for the other outer rail. Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   11...
  • Page 12: Installing The Appliance In The Rack

    Use the rack post mounting hole that is between the rack rail screws (see item 3 in the next figure). Legend Item Description Extraction handle Rack rail screws Rack post mounting hole for rack mount screw Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   12...
  • Page 13: Removing The Appliance

    The appliance and rack rails have been tested in extreme conditions and do not block air flow to the appliance. These appliances are specifically designed to install with these rails. The QLS800 appliance is shown below. The air flow is the same in the other appliances. Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   13...
  • Page 14 QLS250, QLS450, QLS650, and QLS800 Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   14...
  • Page 15: Te250Xn

    Front and rear rack doors must have equally distributed holes on at least 65% of the surface area to give sufficient airflow. Make sure that the racks have sufficient clearance to service the Check Point appliances that are mounted on telescopic rails.
  • Page 16: Telescopic Rails Hardware

    At back of appliance - Attaches the outer M5x20L rack rail to the rack. x4PCS Inner appliance rail Attaches to the sides of the appliance No label section of the telescopic rail unit Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   16...
  • Page 17: Installation Overview

    1. Extend the inner appliance rail from the outer rail until the rails locks in place. 2. Press the inner rail release latch, as shown, and pull the inner appliance rail straight out. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other telescopic rack rail unit. Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   17...
  • Page 18 2. Install the appliance rails to the side of the appliance with the provided screws. Note - Do not overtighten the screws. Check Point recommends that you leave the rail mounting screws loose until the server is completely installed. This eases installation by preventing binding of the server in the rack.
  • Page 19: Attaching The Ear Mount Brackets

    Rack post mounting hole for the rack When the screw is fastened, the appliance cannot be mounting screws pulled out of the rack Holes for ear mount bracket screws Attaches the ear mount to the appliance Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   19...
  • Page 20: Preparing Round-Hole Rack Rails

    3. Do steps 1 - 2 again for the other outer rack rail. Attaching the Outer Rack Rails Attach the outer rack rails to the rack. Make sure that you have the two rack rails ready. Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   20...
  • Page 21 The rear securing clips are marked with the letters R (for the right rack rail) and L (for the left rack rail). 5. Use a rack mounting screw to secure the rear end of the outer rail to the rack. 6. Do steps 1 - 5 again for the other outer rail. Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   21...
  • Page 22: Installing The Appliance In The Rack

    5. For each ear mount, use a rack mount screw to secure it to the rack and make sure that the appliance cannot move. This disables the telescopic rails. Use the rack post mounting hole that is between the rack rail screws (see item 2 in the figure). Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   22...
  • Page 23: Removing The Appliance

    Important - If the appliance vents are blocked, the appliance can become too hot and it can be damaged. The appliance and rack rails have been tested in extreme conditions and do not block air flow to the appliance. These appliances are specifically designed to install with these rails. Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   23...
  • Page 24 TE250XN The air flow in TE250XN appliances: Rack Mounting for Check Point Appliances   |   24...

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