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PA-56R-POE-5G

View the interfaces, power inputs, and other components located on the front and back panels of the PA-56R-POE-5G firewall.
The following image shows the front panel of the PA-56R-POE-5G. The table lists and describes each labeled component.
ItemComponentDescription
1
Console Port (RJ-45)
One RJ-45 port used to connect a management computer to the firewall using a RJ-45 to USB cable and terminal emulation software.
The console connection provides access to firewall boot messages, the Maintenance Recovery Tool (MRT), and the command line interface (CLI).
Use the following settings to configure your terminal emulation software to connect to the console port:
  • Data rate: 115,200
  • Data bits: 8
  • Parity: none
  • Stop bits: 1
  • Flow control: None
2
Management Port
One RJ-45 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps port that is used to access the management web interface and perform administrative tasks. The firewall also uses this port for management services, such as retrieving licenses and updating threat and application signatures.
3
USB-C Port
One USB-C port used for debugging and administration only. Use it to bootstrap the firewall or perform self-service enhanced factory reset (EFR).
Bootstrapping enables you to provision the firewall with a specific PAN-OS configuration and then license it and make it operational on your network.
EFR provides remediation of a compromised or potentially compromised firewall to initiate a complete cleanup of the device.
4
Digital I/O
An accessible digital I/O for interfacing with external sensors, relays, or controllers.
5
SIM Access Cover
Once the cover is removed, there are two slots in which you can install 4FF nano SIM cards to enable mobile network connectivity.
It is recommended that the 4FF nano SIMs you use are within industrial temperature range.
The SIM access cover must remain on while the firewall is in operation.
6
Power Inputs
Two DC power inputs used to connect power to the firewall. A second power input can be used for redundancy.
7
Ground Studs
Dual screw ground lugs used to connect the firewall to earth ground.
8
Copper RJ-45 Ports
Sixteen RJ-45 ports for 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps network traffic. You can set the link speed and duplex mode or choose autonegotiate.
Ports 9, 10, 11, and 12 are Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports that can each transfer up to 90W of power to a connected device. The maximum PoE budget is 150W. Refer to the electrical specifications for more PoE information.
You must use Shielded RJ-45 Ethernet cables in order to meet compliance requirements.
9
Console Port (USB-C)
One USB-C port used to connect a management computer to the firewall using a standard USB-C cable.
The console connection provides access to firewall boot messages, the Maintenance Recovery Tool (MRT), and the command line interface (CLI).
10
Fiber SFP Ports
Two SFP ports for 1000 Mbps network traffic.
11
GNSS Port
One Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) port that can be used for active GPS/GNSS antenna support if required.
12
Antenna Connectors
Four SMA-F connectors used to install 4x4 MIMO antennas that provide 5G connectivity to the device.
13
LED Status Indicators
Nine LEDs that indicate the status of the firewall hardware components. Refer to the LED definitions to view the color and behavior of each LED.
The following image shows the back panel of the PA-56R-POE-5G. The table lists and describes each labeled component.
ItemComponentDescription
1
LED Status Indicators
Nine LEDs that indicate the status of the firewall hardware components. Refer to the LED definitions to view the color and behavior of each LED.
The following image shows the side panel of the PA-56R-POE-5G. The table lists and describes each labeled component.
ItemComponentDescription
1
Rack Mounting Holes
Four holes on each side of the firewall that are used to Install the PA-50R Series Firewall in an Equipment Rack.
The following image shows the bottom panel of the PA-56R-POE-5G. The table lists and describes each labeled component.
ItemComponentDescription
1
Wall Mounting Holes