PA-5450 Front Panel
Learn about the components located on the front of the
PA-5450 firewall.
The following image shows the front panel of the PA-5450
firewall and the table describes each front panel component.
Item | Component | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | Networking Cards (NC) | Provides network connectivity. An NC must
be installed in slot 1. A second, optional NC can be installed in slot
2 as shown in the image. For more information, see PA-5400 Series Firewall Networking Card (NC). |
2 | Data Processor Cards (DPC) | Provides processing power to the appliance.
Up to five DPCs can be installed in the appliance in slots 2 through
6. If a second NC is installed in slot 2, then up to four DPCs can
be installed in the appliance instead. For more information,
see PA-5400 Series Firewall Data Processor Card (DPC) |
3 | Blank Panel | Serves as a cover for empty slots in order
to help the appliance maintain system air flow. |
4 | Management Processor Card (MPC) | Provides management, logging, and high availability capabilities.
The MPC is a mandatory front card that is installed in slot 7. For
more information, see PA-5400 Series Firewall Management Processor Card (MPC). |
5 | Front Mounting Flange | The two front mounting flanges are fastened
to an equipment rack when mounting the firewall. |
6 | Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) port | Provides a grounding point that you use
when removing or installing appliance components. Secure the provided
wrist strap end of the ESD strap around your wrist and plug the
other end into the ESD port. |
To view system firmware versions, use the following CLI
command:
admin@PA-5400>show chassis firmware
