Watchguard Firebox X5000 Installation instructions

Firebox®X Peak
Hardware Guide
Firebox® X5000, Firebox® X6000, Firebox® X8000

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Declaration of Conformity

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FCC Certification
This device has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
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CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE REC-
OMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
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INCORRECT DE LA BATTERIE, REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UNE BAT-
TERIE DU MÊME TYPE OU D’UN TYPE ÉQUIVALENT RECOMMANDÉ PAR
LE CONSTRUCTEUR. METTRE AU REBUT LES BATTERIES USAGÉES CON-
FORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT.

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Contents
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Package Contents ............................................................2
Hardware Specifications .................................................3
Interface Specifications ..................................................3
Environmental Requirements .........................................3
Hardware Description ......................................................4
Firebox X front ......................................................... 4
Firebox X rear .......................................................... 7

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Firebox X Peak
Hardware Guide
The Firebox® X Peak is a line of model-upgradeable, integrated
security devices designed to deliver superior security with opti-
mized performance for your network-intensive enterprise or
data center. Each appliance includes these features for compre-
hensive protection of your network:
• Stateful firewall
• Gateway antivirus
• Behavioral and signature-based intrusion prevention
• Deep application inspection
• Web content filtering
• Virtual private networking
• Authentication
The Firebox X Peak features an Intelligent Layered Security
architecture that identifies and blocks threats at many layers.
This cooperative protection keeps your network safe from
threats which come from the outside and inside your network.
Firebox X Peak devices ship with WatchGuard’s next generation
operating system — Fireware Pro. Some features Fireware Pro
provides include:
• Advanced networking features

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• High availability
• Quality of service
• Dynamic routing protocol support
• AES VPN encryption
The WatchGuard® System Manager management software is an
intuitive interface to configure, manage and monitor all the
Firebox X devices on your network.
The Firebox X Peak model line also includes high port density
and gigabit throughput capacity to accommodate your network
intensive requirements. The device is packaged in a 1U rack-
mountable form factor for space-saving installation.
For information on installing the Firebox X Peak device, see the
Firebox X Peak QuickStart Guide or the “Getting Started” chap-
ter in the WatchGuard System Manager User Guide. Thank you
for selecting the Firebox X Peak to protect your network. We
look forward to meeting your security requirements in these
dynamic times.
Package Contents
The package contains this Hardware Guide and:
•QuickStartGuide
• Firebox® X Peak device
• 3 straight-through Ethernet cables (green)
• 1 crossover Ethernet cable (red)
• 1 serial cable (blue)
• 1 DB9 adapter
• 1 rack-mounting kit
• WatchGuard® System Manager CD-ROM
• LiveSecurity®Service activation card
• License key
• Warranty card
• 4 rubber pads for the bottom of the appliance

Hardware Specifications
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Hardware Specifications
This table shows the hardware specifications for the Firebox® X
Peak.
Interface Specifications
This table shows the interface specifications for the Firebox® X
Peak.
Environmental Requirements
We recommend that you uses these guidelines to install your
Firebox® X Peak device safely:
• Install in a network rack
Processor 2.8 GHz Intel based Processor
Memory - Flash 128 MB
Memory - RAM 512 MB
Cache 512 KB Level 2
Power supply 100-240 VAC
Autosensing
System Bus PCI-X 64-bit, 66Mhz and
PCI 32-bit, 33Mhz
Dimensions D=13.5” (34.29 cm)
W=16.75” (42.55 cm)
H=1.75” (4.45 cm)
Weight 12 lbs (5.44 Kg)
Current 1.2Amps @ 115VAC
Heat dissipation 471 BTU/hour
Network interfaces 7 x 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
auto-negotiate (half/full duplex) RJ-45
3 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet,
auto-negotiate (half/full duplex), RJ-45
Serial ports 2 DB9 (1 front, 1 rear)
USB ports 1 USB 2.0

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• Put in a secure area, such as a locked room, to block
personnel from physical access to the device who do not
have permission
• Connect to a conditioned power supply to prevent damage
which a sudden power change can cause
This table shows environmental requirements:
Hardware Description
Firebox X front
This photograph shows the front panel the Firebox® X Peak.
Operating
temperature 0 – 45 degrees Celsius (32 – 113 degrees Fahrenheit)
Operating
humidity 10% - 85%
Non-operating
temperature -40 – 70 degrees Celsius (-40 – 158 degrees Fahrenheit)
Non-operating
humidity 10% – 95% Non-condensing at 55 degrees Celsius
(131 degrees Fahrenheit)
Non-operating
random vibration 7 – 28 Hz 0.001 to 0.01 G2 per Hz
Acoustic noise 57 dBA at 20° - 25°C
Operating
mechanical shock 20.0 G with 11 Msec duration 1/2 sine wave

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The photograph below is a close-up of the left side of the
Firebox® X Peak. It shows the LCD indicator panel. For more
information, see the “LCD Display” appendix of the Fireware
Configuration Guide.
From the left, the indicators are as follows:
Front Panel Display
The LCD screen shows Firebox X Peak status
information. Use the buttons to change the
information that appears.
LCD Console Buttons
Use the LCD Console buttons to see or edit the Firebox
X Peak status and configuration.
Reset
Use the Reset button to reset the Firebox.
Power
An amber LED (light-emitting diode) indicates that the
power is on.
Storage
A green LED indicates that the Firebox is writing to or
reading from the compact flash card or the hard drive
disk (if installed).
Arm/Disarm
A green LED indicates the Firebox is armed. A red LED
indicates the Firebox is disarmed.
DB9 Serial Port (Console)
A DB9 connector for the serial port. This serial port has
a door that it is necessary to remove to use the serial
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USB Port
The USB port is not currently used. This feature is
reserved for possible future use.
The photograph below shows a close-up of the right side of the
Firebox X Peak. From the left, the indicators and connections
are as follows.
Ethernet interfaces
All ethernet interfaces have standard RJ45 connectors.
The maximum speed for each interface depends on the
Firebox X model you purchased.
The first three interfaces have a label to identify them
as 0, 1, and 2. The label also shows the maximum speed
with the text 10/100/1000.
The subsequent seven interfaces have a label to identify
them as 3 - 9. The label also shows the maximum speed
with the text 10/100.
LEDs (Interfaces 0–2)
There are three rows of LEDs above the first three
interfaces. They show the speed of the interfaces. The
LED columns have a label with the text 0, 1, and 2. The
labels also show the speed with the text 10 Mbps,
100Mbps, and 1000 Mbps. When an LED comes on, it
shows the current speed of the specified interface.
Firebox X
Model 10/100/1000 interfaces 10/100 Interfaces
X5000 none interface 0–9
X6000 interface 0 interface 1–9
X8000 interface 0, 1, 2 interface 3–9

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LEDs (Interfaces 3–9)
LEDs are assembled into the interfaces 3 through 9. The
left LED comes on when the interface transmits traffic
at 100 Mbps. The right LED comes on when the
interface transmits traffic at 10 Mbps.
Firebox X rear
The rear of the Firebox® X Peak has the AC power receptacle,
power button, a second DB9 serial port, and two panels which
you can remove.
Left Panel (Hard Disk Drive)
You can open the panel on the lower left side. Remove
the two screws. This panel gives access to an optional
hard disk drive. This feature is reserved for possible
future use.
DB9 Serial Port (Aux)
This serial port is reserved for possible future use.
Fan Assembly
The fan assembly has three fans that decrease the
internal temperature of the Firebox X Peak.
Power Switch
This switch starts the Firebox X Peak.
AC Receptacle
Accepts the detachable, AC power cable supplied with
the Firebox X. The power supply for the Firebox X Peak
is a WatchGuard standard auto-sensing AC power
supply.

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