: PA-5500 Series Firewall Back Panel
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PA-5500 Series Firewall Back Panel

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PA-5500 Series Firewall Back Panel

View the back panel components and descriptions of the PA-5500 Series firewall.
The following image shows the back panel of the PA-5500 Series firewalls and the table describes each front panel component.
The back panel of the firewall should remain accessible to ensure ease of replacing a power supply or fan assembly.
Item
Component
Description
1
Fan Assemblies
Five dual-rotor fan assemblies (for a total of ten fans) that provide the appliance with cooling and ventilation. Each fan assembly can be individually replaced.
The fan assemblies are numbered 1 through 5 from left to right.
For information on replacing or installing a fan, see Replace a PA-5500 Series Firewall Fan Assembly.
2
Power Supplies
Four power supplies that provide AC or DC power to the appliance. The number of power supplies required for operation and the number eligible for redundancy depend on whether the power supplies are high line, low line, or DC.
The power supplies are numbered 1 through 4 from left to right.
For information on connecting power to the appliance, see Connect Power to the PA-5500 Series Firewall.
3
QR Code
A QR code that can be scanned with a mobile device to access product documentation.
4
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.
5
Ground Studs
Two studs used to ground the appliance to earth ground.