Step 1: Prepare the Site for SRX5600 Firewall Installation

Rack-Mounting Requirements

You can install the firewall in a four-post rack or cabinet or an open-frame rack.
The rack rails must be spaced widely enough to accommodate the firewall chassis's external dimensions: 14.0 in. (35.6 cm) high, 24.5 in. (62.2 cm) deep, and 17.45 in. (44.3 cm) wide. The outer edges of the mounting brackets extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). See Figure 1.

Figure 1: Rack Clearance and Chassis Dimensions
The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the fully configured firewall, up to 213 lb (97 kg). If you stack five fully configured firewalls in one rack, it must be capable of supporting about 1066 lb (485 kg).
For service personnel to remove and install hardware components, there must be adequate space at the front and back of the firewall. Allow at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) in front of the firewall and 24 in. (61 cm) behind the firewall.
The rack or cabinet must have an adequate supply of cooling air.
Ensure that the cabinet allows the chassis hot exhaust air to exit the cabinet without recirculating into the firewall.
The firewall must be installed into a rack that is secured to the building structure.
The firewall should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When you are mounting the firewall in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

To unpack the firewall and prepare for installation, you need the following tools:

A mechanical lift—recommended
Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 and 2
2.5-mm flat-blade (–) screwdriver
7/16-in. torque-controlled driver or socket wrench
1/2-in. or 13-mm open-end or socket wrench to remove bracket bolts from the shipping pallet
Electrostatic discharge wrist strap
Antistatic mat