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Fast Track to Rack Installation and Power

SUMMARY This procedure guides you through the simplest steps to install your SRX1500 Firewall in a rack and connect it to power. Have more complex installation needs? See Installing the SRX1500 Firewall in a Rack.

Install the SRX1500 in a Rack

You can install the SRX1500 Firewall in a two-post rack or cabinet. We’ll walk you through the steps to install an AC-powered firewall in a two-post rack.

Before you install, review the following:

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end to a site ESD point.
  2. Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the SRX1500 using the eight M4x6-mm Phillips flat-head mounting screws.
  3. Lift the SRX1500 and position it in the rack. Line up the bottom hole in each mounting bracket with a hole in each mounting rail, making sure the SRX1500 is level.
  4. While you’re holding the SRX1500 in place, have a second person insert and tighten the rack mount screws to secure the mounting brackets to the mounting rails. Make sure they tighten the screws in the two bottom holes first and then tighten the screws in the two top holes.
  5. Double-check that the mounting brackets on each side of the rack are level.

Connect to Power

To connect the SRX1500 Firewall to AC power, you must do the following:

Ground the SRX1500 Firewall

To ground the SRX1500 Firewall, do the following:

  1. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and then connect the strap to the ESD point on the SRX1500 front panel.

  2. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in which you mount the device.

  3. Attach the grounding cable to the SRX1500’s grounding points on the rear panel.

  4. Dress the grounding cable. Ensure that the cable doesn’t block access to or come in contact with other device components, and that it doesn’t drape where people could trip over it.

Connect the Power Cord and Power On the Firewall

For information about the supported AC power cord specifications, see SRX1500 Firewall Supported AC Power Cords.

To connect the power cord, do the following:

  1. Ensure that the power supply is fully inserted in the rear panel of the firewall.

  2. Plug the power cord into the SRX1500 rear panel. Use a power cord retainer (not included) to hold the power cord in place.

  3. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, turn it off.

  4. Plug the power cord into an AC power source outlet.

  5. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, turn it on. The firewall doesn't have a power switch and powers on as soon as you plug it in.