Installing The Hardware; Before You Begin - PaloAlto Networks PA-5000 Series Hardware Reference Manual

April 7, 2014 - Palo Alto Networks COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
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Chapter 2

Installing the Hardware

This chapter describes how to install the PA-5000 Series firewall. For more information, refer to the
following topics:
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"Before You Begin" in the next section
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"Equipment Rack Installation" on page 16
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"Connecting Cables to the Device" on page 17
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"Connecting Power" on page 19

Before You Begin

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It is recommended that two people be available to mount the PA-5000 Series in a 19-inch rack.
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Have a Phillips head screwdriver available.
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Verify that the intended location has adequate air circulation and meets the temperature
requirements. Refer to "Environmental Specifications" on page 33.
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Allow clear space on both sides of the device.
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Unpack the device.
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Verify that power is not connected to the device.
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