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    PA-500 Series Hardware Reference

    Install the PA-500 Series Firewall in an Equipment Rack

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    Install the PA-500 Series Firewall in an Equipment Rack

    Learn how to install the PA-500 Series Firewall in an equipment rack.
    There are different rack mount SKUs that enable you to install a PA-500 Series firewall in a four-post 19" rack. The rack mount SKU used and the number of firewalls you can install depends on which PA-500 Series firewall you are installing.
    • PA-520 and PA-540 — Up to two firewalls (with up to two power adapters each) can be installed in the PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-11.
    • PA-550 and PA-560 — One firewall and up to two power adapters can be installed in the PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-11.
    • PA-545-POE and PA-555-POE — One firewall and up to two power adapters can be installed in the PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-12.
    1. Secure the power adapter(s) to the mounting tray.
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-11
      1. For each power adapter being installed (for a maximum of four for the PA-520 and PA-540 and a maximum of two for the PA-550 and PA-560), feed two Velcro straps through the openings at the dedicated power adapter locations on the mounting tray.
      2. Place each power adapter into its designated location, then wrap both Velcro straps over the top of the adapter so that the adapter is fixed in place.
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-12
      1. For each power adapter being installed (for a maximum of two), install two stoppers into the designated locations on the mounting tray. Use two #6-32 screws to secure each stopper from the underside of the mounting tray.
      2. Place each power adapter into the location between the two installed stoppers.
        350W Power Adapter
        530W Power Adapter
    2. Route the power cables through paths on the mounting tray.
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-11
      1. Route the initial segment of the power cables (that plugs into the firewall) along the wall of the mounting tray. Use two #6-32 screws to install a routing cover over each wall of the mounting tray so that the power cable is contained within.
      2. Using the following images as references, guide the remaining length of the power cables along the mounting tray. Thread the provided cable ties through the lances and cutouts in the mounting tray. Wrap the cable ties around the power cables, ensuring that the power cables are fixed in place.
        PA-520 and PA-540
        PA-550 and PA-560
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-12
      1. Using the following images as references, guide the remaining length of the power cables along the mounting tray. Thread the provided cable ties through the lances and cutouts in the mounting tray. Wrap the cable ties around the power cables, ensuring that the power cables are fixed in place.
        350W Power Adapter
        530W Power Adapter
    3. Install retention clamps over the power cord that plugs into your power source.
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-11
      1. Connect the power cords into each power adapter.
      2. Thread each power cord through a retention clamp, then snap the retention clamp to the mounting tray.
      3. Tighten the retention clamp so that the power cord is locked in place.
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-12
      1. Connect the power cords into the power adapter.
      2. Thread each power cord through a retention clamp, then snap the retention clamp to the mounting tray.
      3. Tighten the retention clamp so that the power cord is locked in place.
    4. Install the firewall in the mounting tray.
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-11 (PA-520 and PA-540)
      1. Align the four rubber feet of each device to the mounting tray, then secure it using four M3 x 6mm flathead screws. Repeat if you are installing a second firewall.
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-11 (PA-550 and PA-560)
      1. Align the four rubber feet of the device to the mounting tray, then secure it using four M3 x 6mm flathead screws.
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-12
      1. Align the four rubber feet of the device to the mounting tray, then secure it using four M3 x 6mm flathead screws.
    5. Slide one of the adjustable mounting brackets into one of the fixed mounting brackets to create a mounting rail. Repeat for the second mounting rail. The adjustable and fixed brackets are the same for the left and right side.
    6. Align the bottom edge of the mounting rails to the bottom of the space reserved for your firewall. Align the slotted holes in the adjustable mounting bracket to the holes on the rear of the equipment frame.
    7. Secure the rails to the equipment frame with mounting screws (not provided) compatible with your equipment frame. Tighten the screws to their recommended torque value.
    8. Slide the mounting tray into the rails previously fixed to the equipment rack. Stop when the front flange on the mounting tray is flush with the front of the rail.
    9. Align the slotted hole in the mounting tray to the hole in the equipment frame. Secure the mounting tray to the equipment frame on both sides using one screw each (not provided). The screws must be compatible with your equipment frame.
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-11
      PAN-1RU-4POST-RACK-12
    10. Proceed to Connect Power to the PA-500 Series Firewall.

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