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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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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 FireEye and the FireEye logo are registered trademarks of FireEye, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. FireEye assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies in this document. FireEye reserves the right to change, modify, transfer, or otherwise revise this publication without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin Installation Site Guidelines Rack Precautions Server Precautions Rack-Mounting Precautions Ventilation Requirements Cabling Requirements Attaching Cables to the Appliance CHAPTER 3: Replacements Return Process Removing and Replacing a Power Supply Unit Appendices Appendix 1: System Specifications © 2019 FireEye...
  • Page 4 Contents Technical Support Documentation © 2019 FireEye...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: The Fx 6500

    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.
  • Page 6: The Front View

    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...
  • Page 7: Chassis

    No activity Blue and steady flashing indicates normal indicates data connectivity on transfer via IPMI port IPMI port Chassis Handle Lock: Slide to the left to unlock the handle and slide to the right to lock it. The Rear View © 2019 FireEye...
  • Page 8: Power Port

    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...
  • Page 9 The Rear View pether (RJ45): Connect the switch port you want to monitor to this port. The RJ45 connectors are 10/100/1000BASE-T ports. pether (SFP+): The ports are disabled by the software. © 2019 FireEye...
  • Page 10 FX Series Hardware Administration Guide CHAPTER 1: The FX 6500 © 2019 FireEye...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation

    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.
  • Page 12: Rack Precautions

    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.
  • Page 13: Server Precautions

    (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.
  • Page 14: Cabling Requirements

    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.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Replacements

    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.
  • Page 16 FX Series Hardware Administration Guide CHAPTER 3: Replacements © 2019 FireEye...
  • Page 17: Appendices

    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)
  • Page 18 FX Series Hardware Administration Guide Appendices Component FX 6500 Specifications Operating Temperature 0° to 35° C Maximum Thermal Dissipation 1,808 BTU/hour © 2019 FireEye...
  • Page 19 Technical Support For technical support, contact FireEye through the Support portal: https://csportal.fireeye.com Documentation Documentation for all FireEye products is available on the FireEye Documentation Portal (login required): https://docs.fireeye.com/ © 2019 FireEye...
  • Page 20 FireEye, Inc. | 601 McCarthy Blvd. | Milpitas, CA | 1.408.321.6300 | 1.877.FIREEYE | www.fireeye.com © 2019 FireEye, Inc. All rights reserved. FireEye is a registered trademark of FireEye, Inc. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

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