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F I R E E Y E T E C H N I C A L D O C U M E N T A T I O N FX SERIES HARDWARE ADMINISTRATION GUIDE FX 6500 FEI-016 FX SERIES / 2019...
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FX Series Hardware Administration Guide CHAPTER 1: The FX 6500 The FireEye FX 6500 analyzes network file shares to detect and quarantine malware that infiltrated the network via the Web, email, or manual means. It thwarts the lateral spread of advanced malware that traditional defenses miss.
FX Series Hardware Administration Guide CHAPTER 1: The FX 6500 The Front View 1) USB 2.0 Ports 6) Information LED 2) Bezel Release 7) ether1 LED 3) Power Button 8) IPMI LED 4) HDD LED 9) Reset Button 5) Power LED...
FX Series Hardware Administration Guide CHAPTER 1: The FX 6500 1) Power Port 6) USB 3.0 Ports 2) Serial Console Port 7) IPMI Port 3) Video Port 8) pether3 (RJ45) SMTP interface Port 4) ether2/pether2 (RJ45) live mode analysis 9) pether4 (RJ45) SMTP interface Port...
FX Series Hardware Administration Guide Before You Begin CHAPTER 2: Installation This chapter provides information about the site requirements of your installation location. Before You Begin Follow the steps in this section before you install the appliance. Before Opening the Box Review the Packing Slip contained in the plastic slip attached to the top of the box.
Make sure there is sufficient space for air flow. Rack Precautions FireEye recommends that you mount the appliance in a standard 19-inch rack. The vertical hole spacing on the rack rails must meet standard ANSI/EIA-310-C requirements. Consider the following before installing your appliance in the rack: Ensure the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
(TMRA) for each component in your rack. Ventilation Requirements Ventilation and optimal location are essential to the proper operation of the FX Series appliance. Give the unit at least six inches of space around ventilation openings so that adequate ventilation is possible.
FX Series Hardware Administration Guide CHAPTER 2: Installation The FX Series appliance draws air through the front and expels it out the back. Note the direction of the air intake and exhaust of the other components in the rack to ensure safe ventilation of all components involved.
CHAPTER 3: Replacements Return Process If you believe you have a defective part or system, you must first contact FireEye Technical Support, who will validate the claim. If the part or system is defective, Technical Support will initiate a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) and guide you through the process.
FX Series Hardware Administration Guide Appendix 1: System Specifications Appendices Appendix 1: System Specifications The table below provides the technical specifications for the FireEye FX 6500. Component FX 6500 Specifications Form Factor 2U Rack-Mount Weight of Appliance 44.4 lbs (20.2 kg) Weight of Packaged Appliance 65.6 lbs (29.8 kg)
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