Connect Power to a PA-410 Firewall
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Connect Power to a PA-410 Firewall
Power the PA-410 firewall with DC power after converting
the current from a connected AC power source.
The following procedure describes how to connect
power to a PA-410 firewall.
To
avoid injury to yourself or damage to your Palo Alto Networks® hardware
or the data that resides on the hardware, read the Product Safety Warnings.
It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) to avoid unexpected reboots due to power fluctuations.
Learn
how to Set Up a Connection to the Firewall based on your
desired boot mode prior to powering on the firewall for the first
time.
- Crimp a 14AWG ground cable to a ring lug (cable and lug not included), place the ring lug over the screw and star washer, then replace the screw to attach the cable to the firewall. Torque the screw to 25 in-lbs and then connect the other end of the cable to earth ground.
- Insert the DC connector from the power adapter into the port on the back of the firewall. Snap the DC connector cable to the cord retainer.
- Ensure the power adapter itself is appropriately positioned (see Install the PA-400 Series Firewall).
- Plug the AC connector from the power adapter into your AC power source. After power is connected, the firewall powers on as indicated by the green power LED next to the PWR port. The front PWR LED shows green when a functioning power adapter is connected.Before powering on the firewall, ensure that you have connected your Ethernet cables in accordance to the mode you wish to boot the firewall in (standard mode or Zero Touch Provisioning mode) as specified in Set Up a Connection to the Firewall.
