Managing Flash Disk Memory - Watchguard Firebox X20E Reference Manual

Managing flash disk memory

• Older Firebox– For Fireboxes shipped before LiveSecurity System 4.1,
initialize the Firebox with LiveSecurity System 4.1 software. Then use the red
cross-over cable supplied with the Firebox to connect the Trusted and Optional
Ethernet interfaces in a loopback configuration.
During remote provisioning, one light appears on the front panel Traffic Volume
Indicator for each successful IP address the Firebox claims. The Firebox can claim up
to eight addresses.
The Processor Load Indicator marks the total number of different MAC addresses the
Firebox sees on the cable. If the number exceeds eight, the Firebox stops claiming
addresses; the SysA light remains lit. This feature is designed to prevent an
uninitialized Firebox from claiming addresses on a busy LAN. (If this happens,
reboot into Enhanced System Mode and try again.)
The Firebox and the router should be the only two devices on the LAN. Complete the
following:
1 Attach both the Firebox External interface and the router's interface to a common
local area network, or use the red cross-over cable to connect them directly.
2 Turn the Firebox off and then on. Allow time for the Firebox to boot. Confirm that
there is a flashing pattern with a red, blinking, Trusted deny light on the lower
edge of the Security Triangle Display.
3 Flush the router ARP cache.
Rebooting the router will usually accomplish this.
4 From the Policy Manager on the Management Station, select File => Open
Firebox.
5 Select an unused IP address behind the router on the same network to which the
Firebox is attached. Set the Firebox's read-write passphrase to wg. Set the timeout
to 90 seconds. Click OK.
6 If the procedure is successful, the open operation on the Management Station
completes. You can then follow regular procedures described in the User Guide to
configure and download a new flash image to the Firebox.
Managing flash disk memory
The Flash Disk Management Tool performs specific tasks involving the Firebox flash
memory. The flash disk is divided into three areas:
• System (SysB)– Contains a permanently stored, basic Firebox software image
with the passphrase wg.
• Primary (SysA)– Contains the Firebox software image used in normal
operation and the enhanced read-only system area.
• Backup– Contains a copy of the user-defined configuration file.
The Flash Disk Management Tool performs three different tasks for manipulating the
Firebox boot configuration file.
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