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Next Generation
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Model 3510
3500 Series
Hardware Guide
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  • Page 1 Next Generation Firewall Model 3510 3500 Series Hardware Guide Revision A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    There, you can access product documentation, release notes, Knowledge Base articles, downloads, cases, and contact information. You might need to log on to access the Forcepoint Customer Hub. If you do not yet have credentials, create a customer account. See https://support.forcepoint.com/CreateAccount.

  • Page 3: Series 3510 Features

    Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Series 3510 features The figures and tables show the appliance components and features. Front panel This panel has the following parts. SSD slots 1–2. Note The appliance is shipped with two SSDs installed in mirroring (RAID 1) configuration. The upper is drive ID 1, and lower is drive ID 0 in monitoring and management tools.

  • Page 4: Indicator Lights

    Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Back panel This panel has the following parts. Fan bays 1–4 When the fan is on, the fan indicator light is green. The light flashes when the fan is starting up or if the appliance detects that the fan has failed.

  • Page 5: Ethernet Port Indicators

    Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Indicator Color Description Status Unlit The initial configuration has not yet been generated. Green ■ Flashes when initial contact is established, but a policy has not been installed. ■ Steady green when the Engine is online. Amber ■...

  • Page 6: Ssd Indicators

    1 is eth1_0. Supported interface modules Forcepoint NGFW appliances support the following types of interface modules. For a list of all available interface modules and compatibility information, see Knowledge Base article 10245. Note Do not remove any stickers from modules —...
  • Page 7 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Module Identifier 4 port 10 gigabit Ethernet long reach bypass LC MOD10L4B module 4 port 10 gigabit Ethernet short reach bypass LC MOD10S4B module 2 port 40 gigabit Ethernet bypass MPO module MOD40F2B Module Identifier...
  • Page 8 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 MODG8 module The MODG8 module is an 8 port gigabit Ethernet RJ45 module. Thumbscrews You must unfasten the thumbscrews to replace or remove the module. Fastening screw You must remove this screw to replace or remove the module. Activity/link indicators When green, the link is OK.
  • Page 9 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 MODG8B module The MODG8B module is an 8 port gigabit Ethernet copper bypass module. Thumbscrews You must unfasten the thumbscrews to replace or remove the module. Fastening screw You must remove this screw to replace or remove the module. Ethernet ports 4–7 from left to right The Ethernet ports are used in the following even-odd pairs for bypass: ■...
  • Page 10 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 MOD10L4B module The MOD10L4B module is a 4 port 10 gigabit Ethernet long reach bypass module with LC fiber connections. Thumbscrews You must unfasten the thumbscrews to replace or remove the module. Fastening screw You must remove this screw to replace or remove the module.
  • Page 11 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 MOD10S4B module The MOD10L4B module is a 4 port 10 gigabit Ethernet short reach bypass module with LC fiber connections. Thumbscrews You must unfasten the thumbscrews to replace or remove the module. Fastening screw You must remove this screw to replace or remove the module.
  • Page 12 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 MOD25F2 module The MOD25F2 module is a 2 port 25 gigabit Ethernet SFP28 module. Thumbscrews You must unfasten the thumbscrews to replace or remove the module. Fastening screw You must remove this screw to replace or remove the module. Activity/link indicators The indicators are labeled with the port that is represented.
  • Page 13 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 MOD40F2 module The MOD40F2 module is a 2 port 40 gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ module. Thumbscrews You must unfasten the thumbscrews to replace or remove the module. Fastening screw You must remove this screw to replace or remove the module. Activity/link indicators The indicators are labeled with the port that is represented.
  • Page 14 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 MOD40F2B module The MOD40F2B module is a 2 Port 40 gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ bypass module. Thumbscrews You must unfasten the thumbscrews to replace or remove the module. Fastening screw You must remove this screw to replace or remove the module. Activity/link indicators When green, the link is OK.
  • Page 15 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 MOD10F4 module The MOD10F4 module is a 4 port 10 gigabit Ethernet SFP+ module. Thumbscrews You must unfasten the thumbscrews to replace or remove the module. Fastening screw You must remove this screw to replace or remove the module. Activity/link indicators The indicators are labeled with the port that is represented.
  • Page 16 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 MODGF8 module The MODGF8 module is an 8 port gigabit Ethernet SFP module. Thumbscrews You must unfasten the thumbscrews to replace or remove the module. Fastening screw You must remove this screw to replace or remove the module. Activity/link indicators The indicators are labeled with the port that is represented.
  • Page 17 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 MOD10F8 module The MOD10F8 module is an 8 port 10 gigabit Ethernet SFP+ module. Thumbscrews You must unfasten the thumbscrews to replace or remove the module. Fastening screw You must remove this screw to replace or remove the module. Link status and speed indicators Link speed indicator for the upper port When green, the link speed is 10 Gbps.

  • Page 18: Lcd Display

    Ethernet port 0 LCD display The LCD display shows Forcepoint logo when it is idle. You can access status information by pressing any of the display buttons to the right side of the display. The data is displayed by line:...

  • Page 19: Precautions

    The precautions provide safety guidance when working with Forcepoint appliances and electrical equipment. CAUTION Forcepoint appliances cannot be serviced by end users. Never open the appliance covers for any reason. Doing so can lead to serious injury and void the hardware warranty.
  • Page 20 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 ■ When lifting the appliance, two people at each end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs. ■...

  • Page 21: Install The Appliance

    ■ The on-site installer is responsible for installing the appliance. For more information, see the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Installation Guide. To prepare for the appliance installation, the SMC administrator must do the following: If the SMC has not yet been installed, install the SMC.
  • Page 22 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Rack-mount the appliance The rack-mounting procedure varies depending on the type of rack unit. If needed, see the documentation for your rack unit. Important Read the safety precautions before you rack-mount the appliance. Do not install the appliance upside down.
  • Page 23 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Result Install the appliance in a four-post rack using sliding brackets Use the supplied sliding brackets to install the appliance in a four-post rack. Steps Locate the brackets for the rack installation.
  • Page 24 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Detach the inner rails from the outer rails. Press down the locking tab to pull out the inner rail. Inner rail Locking tab Outer rail...
  • Page 25 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Attach an inner rail to each side of the appliance: Tighten the five screws to the five holes on the side of the appliance. Note Do not attach the inner rail to the appliance now. Align the 5 holes on the inner rail with the screws on the side of the appliance.
  • Page 26 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Attach the outer rail to the rack: ■ For front rack post: Lift the lever, and then aim the rack mount pin to the rack post and push forward. ■ For back rack post: Lift the lever, and then aim the rack mount pin to the rack post and pull back.
  • Page 27 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Mount the appliance in the rack: Make sure the ball bearing retainer is locked forward. Pull the middle rail out of the outer rail until locked. Align the rear of the inner rails with the front of the outer rails. Push the appliance into the rack.
  • Page 28 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Important You must install an interface module or a placeholder module in each slot before making the appliance operational. Note We recommend fastening a grounding strap to your wrist so that it contacts your bare skin and attaching the other end of the strap to the appliance.
  • Page 29 Ensure best practices are followed if you decide to enable it. For more information, see the Configuring accesses via IPMI interface in 3500 Series appliances KBA. Use at least CAT5e-rated cables for gigabit networks. Always use standard cabling methods. Use crossover cables to connect the appliance to hosts and straight cables to connect the appliance to switches or hubs.
  • Page 30 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Example before and after ID mapping Connect network and management cables Connect the appliance to your networks. The management connection allows you to view the system console. Note Ethernet ports are mapped to interface IDs during the initial configuration. The ports and port numbers of the physical appliance must match the interface definitions and interface IDs configured for the engine in the Management Client.
  • Page 31 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Steps Insert the SFP transceiver in the port slot until you feel the connector on the transceiver snap into place. Note Make sure that the latch on the SFP transceiver is up when you insert the SFP transceiver in the port slot.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance Forcepoint NGFW appliances ship with replaceable components. Turn off the appliance Most Forcepoint NGFW appliance hardware components are not hot-swappable. You can turn off the appliance by using one of the following ways: ■ Short press of the Power button ■...
  • Page 33 Wait until the power indicator light turns red or is unlit, then unplug all power cables from the appliance. Replace the power supply The power supplies are replaceable on most Forcepoint NGFW appliances. If both power supplies are connected to a power source, the power supplies are hot-swappable.
  • Page 34 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Note We recommend fastening a grounding strap to your wrist so that it contacts your bare skin and attaching the other end of the strap to the appliance. Steps Loosen the thumbscrews that hold the fan in place to release the fan from its locking position. Remove the fan from the appliance, then slide the new fan into the fan housing.
  • Page 35 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Pull the SSD tray out of the SSD bay. Remove the SSD from the tray, then insert the new SSD into the tray. Insert the SSD tray into the same SSD bay. Close the cover of the SSD bay.
  • Page 36 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Replace an interface module Replace an interface module with the same type or a different type of module. If the appliance was delivered with a plate that covered the interface slot, you can alternatively cover the interface slot with the plate instead of replacing the interface module with another module.
  • Page 37 In the network interface configuration options, make sure that the autodetected information is correct and that all interfaces have been detected. If autodetection fails, add network drivers manually. For detailed instructions, see the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Installation Guide. If the number of ports in the new module differs from the old module, adjust the mapping of interfaces to interface IDs.
  • Page 38 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Note We recommend using a grounding strap to avoid electrostatic discharge. Make sure the strap touches your bare wrist and connect the other end to an unpainted part of the appliance or grounding screw.
  • Page 39 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Model 3510 Note We recommend fastening a grounding strap to your wrist so that it contacts your bare skin and attaching the other end of the strap to the appliance. Steps Disconnect the cable from the SFP transceiver. Pull down the latch on the transceiver, then carefully pull the SFP transceiver out of the port slot.
  • Page 40 © 2024 Forcepoint Forcepoint and the FORCEPOINT logo are trademarks of Forcepoint. All other trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners. Published 09 April 2024...

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