Cisco PIX 501 Hardware Installation Guide

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Cisco PIX Firewall Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation
Safety Recommendations
– If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, assess the condition of the victim
and then call for help.
– Determine if the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions; then take
appropriate action.
• Use the PIX Firewall within its marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions.
• Install the PIX Firewall in compliance with local and national electrical codes as listed in the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco PIX Firewall document.
• PIX Firewall models equipped with AC-input power supplies are shipped with a 3-wire electrical
cord with a grounding-type plug that fits only a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature
that you should not circumvent. Equipment grounding should comply with local and national
electrical codes.
• PIX Firewall models equipped with DC-input power supplies must be terminated with the DC input
wiring on a DC source capable of supplying at least 15 amps. A 15-amp circuit breaker is required
at the 48 VDC facility power source. An easily accessible disconnect device should be incorporated
into the facility wiring. Be sure to connect the grounding wire conduit to a solid earth ground. We
recommend that you use a closed loop ring to terminate the ground conductor at the ground stud.
Other DC power guidelines are listed in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the
Cisco PIX Firewall document.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage occurs
when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures.
• Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components. Ensure that
the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground. Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring
that it makes good skin contact. Connect the grounding clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis
frame to safely ground ESD voltages. To properly guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist
strap and cord must operate effectively. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching
the metal part of the chassis.
• For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between
1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).

Cisco PIX 501 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	PIX 501
Category	Firewall
Language	English