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Installing the SRX5400 Without a Mechanical Lift

Overview of Installing the SRX5400 Firewall Without a Mechanical Lift

If you cannot use a mechanical lift to install the firewall (the preferred method), you can install it manually. Before installing the firewall manually, you must first remove components from the chassis, and you must reinstall the components once the firewall is installed in the rack. At least two people are needed to safely lift the chassis into the rack or cabinet. With components removed, the chassis weighs approximately 65 lb (29 kg).

Before installing the firewall in the rack, read the safety information in Chassis Lifting Guidelines. Remove the firewall from the shipping container as described in Unpacking the SRX5400 Firewall . Install the mounting hardware as described in Installing the SRX5400 Firewall Mounting Hardware for a Rack or Cabinet.

Tools Required to Install the SRX5400 Firewall Without a Mechanical Lift

To install the firewall, you need the following tools and parts:

  • Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 and 2

  • 7/16-in. (11 mm) nut driver

  • ESD grounding wrist strap

Removing Components from the SRX5400 Chassis Before Installing It Without a Lift

If you cannot use a mechanical lift to install the firewall (the preferred method), you can install it manually. Before installing the firewall manually, you must first remove components from the chassis, and reinstall the components the chassis is installed in the rack. With components removed, the chassis weighs approximately 65 lb (29 kg).

Removing the Power Supplies Before Installing the SRX5400 Firewall Without a Lift

Remove the leftmost power supply first and then work your way to the right. To remove the AC or DC power supplies for each power supply (see Figure 1):

  1. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an ESD grounding point.
  2. On an AC-powered firewall, switch the AC input switch on each power supply to the off  (O) position. On a DC-powered firewall, Move the DC circuit breaker on each DC power supply to the off (O) position.

    We recommend this even though the power supplies are not connected to power sources.

  3. Loosen the captive screws on the bottom edge of the power supply faceplate.
  4. Pull the power supply straight out of the chassis.
Figure 1: Removing a Power Supply Before Installing the DeviceRemoving a Power Supply Before Installing the Device

Removing the Fan Tray Before Installing an SRX5400 Firewall Without a Lift

To remove the fan tray (see Figure 2 ):

  1. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an ESD grounding point.
  2. Loosen the captive screws on the fan tray faceplate.
  3. Grasp the fan tray handle and pull it out approximately 1 to 3 inches.
  4. Press the latch located on the inside of the fan tray to release it from the chassis.
  5. Place one hand under the fan tray to support it and pull the fan tray completely out of the chassis.
Figure 2: Removing the Fan TrayRemoving the Fan Tray

Removing Cards Before Installing an SRX5400 Firewall Without a Lift

The firewall holds up to four cards (MPCs, SCB, and SPCs), which are installed horizontally in the front of the device. Each card weighs up to 18.3 lb (8.3 kg), be prepared to accept its full weight.

To remove a card (see Figure 3):

  1. Have ready an antistatic mat for the card. Also have ready rubber safety caps for each port using an optical interface on the card that you are removing.
  2. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an ESD grounding point.
  3. Label the cables connected to each port on the card so that you can later reconnect the cables to the correct ports.
  4. If a card uses fiber-optic cable, immediately cover each transceiver and the end of each cable with a rubber safety cap. Arrange the disconnected cables in the cable management system, to prevent the cables from developing stress points.
    Laser Warning:

    Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

    CAUTION:

    Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered, except when inserting or removing a cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and protects your eyes from accidental exposure to laser light.

    CAUTION:

    Avoid bending a fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

  5. For SCB, observe these points regarding the ejector handles:

    • When removing or inserting the SCB, ensure that the SCB or blank panels in adjacent slots are fully inserted to avoid hitting them with the ejector handles. The ejector handles require that all adjacent components be completely inserted so the ejector handles do not hit them, which could result in damage.

    • The ejector handles have a center of rotation and need to be stored toward the center of the board. Ensure the long ends of the ejectors located at both the top and the bottom of the board are vertical and pressed as far as possible toward the center of the board. Once you have installed the SCB, place the ejector handles in their proper position, vertically and toward the center of the board. To avoid blocking the visibility of the LEDs, position the ejectors over the PARK icon.

    • To insert or remove the SCB card, slide the ejector across the SCB horizontally, rotate it, and slide it again another quarter of a turn. Turn the ejector again and repeat as necessary. Use the indexing feature to maximize leverage and to avoid hitting any adjacent components.

  6. Simultaneously turn both the ejector handles counterclockwise to unseat the card.
  7. Grasp the handles and slide the card straight out of the card cage halfway.
  8. Place one hand around the front of the card and the other hand under it to support it. Slide the card completely out of the chassis, and place it on the antistatic mat or in the electrostatic bag.
    CAUTION:

    The weight of the card is concentrated in the back end. Be prepared to accept the full weight—up to 18.3 lb (8.3 kg)—as you slide the card out of the chassis.

    When the card is out of the chassis, do not hold it by the ejector handles, bus bars, or edge connectors. They cannot support its weight.

    Do not stack cards on top of one another after removal. Place each one individually in an electrostatic bag or on its own antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.

Figure 3: Removing a Card (MPC Shown, Other Card Types Similar)Removing a Card (MPC Shown, Other Card Types Similar)

Installing the SRX5400 Firewall Chassis in the Rack Manually

To install the device in the rack (see Figure 4):

CAUTION:

If you are installing more than one firewall in a rack, install the lowest one first. Installing a firewall in an upper position in a rack or cabinet requires a lift.

CAUTION:

Before front mounting the firewall in a rack, have a qualified technician verify that the rack is strong enough to support the firewall’s weight and is adequately supported at the installation site.

CAUTION:

Lifting the chassis and mounting it in a rack requires two people. The empty chassis weighs approximately 65 lb (29 kg).

  1. Ensure that the rack is in its permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure that the installation site allows adequate clearance for both airflow and maintenance.
  2. Position the firewall in front of the rack or cabinet, centering it in front of the mounting shelf. Use a pallet jack if one is available.
  3. With one person on each side, hold onto the bottom of the chassis and carefully lift it onto the mounting shelf.
    Warning:

    To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. Avoid twisting your body as you lift. Balance the load evenly and be sure that your footing is solid.

  4. Slide the firewall onto the mounting shelf until the mounting brackets contact the rack rails. The shelf ensures that the holes in the mounting brackets of the chassis align with the holes in the rack rails.
  5. Install a mounting screw into each of the open mounting holes aligned with the rack, starting from the bottom.
  6. Visually inspect the alignment of the firewall. If the firewall is installed properly in the rack, all the mounting screws on one side of the rack should be aligned with the mounting screws on the opposite side and the firewall should be level.
Figure 4: Installing the Firewall in the RackInstalling the Firewall in the Rack
Note:

This illustration depicts the firewall being installed in an open-frame rack.

Reinstalling Components in the SRX5400 Firewall Chassis After Installing It Without a Lift

After the firewall is installed in the rack, reinstall the removed components before booting and configuring the firewall. You reinstall components first in the rear of the chassis, and then in the front:

Reinstalling Power Supplies After Installing the SRX5400 Firewall Without a Lift

Reinstall the rightmost power supply first and then work your way to the left. To reinstall the AC or DC power supplies, follow this procedure for each power supply (see Figure 5, which shows the installation of the DC power supplies):

  1. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an ESD grounding point.
  2. On an AC-powered firewall, switch the AC input switch on each power supply to the off (O) position. On a DC-powered firewall, move the DC circuit breaker on each DC power supply to the off  (O) position.

    We recommend this even though the power supplies are not connected to power sources.

  3. Using both hands, slide the power supply straight into the chassis until the power supply is fully seated in the chassis slot. The power supply faceplate should be flush with any adjacent power supply faceplate or blank installed in the power supply slot.
  4. Tighten the captive screws.
Figure 5: Reinstalling a Power SupplyReinstalling a Power Supply

Reinstalling the Fan Tray After Installing the SRX5400 Firewall Without a Lift

To reinstall the fan tray (see Figure 6):

  1. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an ESD grounding point.
  2. Grasp the fan tray on each side and insert it straight into the chassis. Note the correct orientation by the "this side up" label on the top surface of the fan tray.
  3. Tighten the captive screws on the fan tray faceplate to secure it in the chassis.
Figure 6: Reinstalling the Fan TrayReinstalling the Fan Tray

Reinstalling Cards After Installing the SRX5400 Firewall Without a Lift

To reinstall MPCs, SPCs, and the SCB, follow this procedure for each card (see Figure 7):

  1. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an ESD grounding point.
  2. Place the card on an antistatic mat or remove it from its electrostatic bag.
  3. Identify the slot on the firewall where it will be installed.
  4. Verify that each fiber-optic has a rubber safety cap covering the transceiver. If it does not, cover the transceiver with a safety cap.
  5. Orient the card so that the faceplate faces you.
  6. Lift the card into place and carefully align the sides of the card with the guides inside the card cage.
  7. Slide the card all the way into the card cage until you feel resistance.
  8. Grasp both ejector handles and rotate them clockwise simultaneously until the card is fully seated.
Figure 7: Installing an MPC or SPCInstalling an MPC or SPC

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