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Step 1: Prepare the Site for SRX5400 Firewall Installation

Rack-Mounting Requirements

  • You can install the firewall in a four-post rack or cabinet or an open-frame rack.

  • The rack rails must be spaced widely enough to accommodate the firewall chassis' external dimensions: 8.71 in. (22.1 cm) high, 24.5 in. (62.2 cm) deep, and 17.45 in. (44.3 cm) wide. The mounting brackets extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). See Figure 1.

    Figure 1: Rack Clearance and Chassis DimensionsRack Clearance and Chassis Dimensions

  • The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the fully configured firewall, up to 128 lb (58.1 kg).

  • For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted. Allow at least 6 in. (15.2  cm) of clearance between side-cooled firewalls. Allow 2.8 in. (7 cm) between the side of the chassis and any non-heat-producing surface such as a wall.

  • For service personnel to remove and install hardware components, there must be adequate space at the front and back of the firewall. Allow at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) in front of the firewall and 24 in. (61 cm) behind the firewall.

  • The rack or cabinet must have an adequate supply of cooling air.

  • Ensure that the cabinet allows the chassis hot exhaust air to exit from the cabinet without recirculating into the firewall.

  • The firewall must be installed into a rack that is secured to the building structure.

  • Mount the firewall at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.

  • When mounting the firewall in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

Tools Required to Unpack and Prepare the SRX5400 Firewall for Installation

To unpack the firewall and prepare for installation, you need the following tools:

  • A mechanical lift—recommended

  • Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 and 2

  • 2.5-mm flat-blade (–) screwdriver

  • 7/16-in. torque-controlled driver or socket wrench

  • 1/2-in. or 13-mm open-end or socket wrench to remove bracket bolts from the shipping pallet

  • Electrostatic discharge wrist strap

  • Antistatic mat

Proceed to Step 2: Install the Mounting Hardware in a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet or an Open-Frame Rack.