Palo Alto Networks M-500 Appliance Hardware Reference Guide
The M-500 Appliance is a multi-function appliance that can be configured to function as a Panorama Manager, Panorama Log Collector, or PAN-DB Private Cloud used for URL filtering.
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M-500 Appliance
Hardware Reference Guide
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About this Guide
The Palo Alto Networks M-500 appliance is a multi-function appliance that you can configure to function as a Panorama Manager, Panorama Log Collector, or PAN-DB Private Cloud used for URL filtering. This guide provides instructions on installing the hardware and performing maintenance procedures, and provides product specifications. This guide is intended for system administrators responsible for installing and maintaining the M-500 appliance.
For information on using Panorama, refer to the Palo Alto Networks Panorama Administrator’s
Guide 7.0 or later. For information on using PAN-DB, refer to the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Administrator’s Guide 7.0 or later.
For additional information, refer to the following resources:
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For information on the additional capabilities and for instructions on configuring the features on the firewall, refer to https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/documentation.
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For access to the knowledge base, complete documentation set, discussion forums, and videos, refer to https://live.paloaltonetworks.com.
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For contacting support, for information on the support programs, or to manage your account or devices, refer to https://support.paloaltonetworks.com.
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For the latest release notes, go to the software downloads page at
https://support.paloaltonetworks.com/Updates/SoftwareUpdates .
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[email protected].
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Table of Contents
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Connecting Cables to the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintaining the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Power Supply Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Other Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1
Overview
The Palo Alto Networks M-500 appliance is a multi-function appliance that you can configure for one of the following three modes:
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Panorama mode
—Performs both central management and log collection for Palo Alto
Networks firewalls. This is the default mode.
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Log Collector mode
—Functions as a dedicated Log Collector, which either an M-100 or
M-500 appliance in Panorama mode or a Panorama virtual appliance can manage.
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PAN-DB Private Cloud mode
—Functions as a private URL filtering solution that Palo
Alto Networks firewalls can use to perform URL filtering lookups. This solution is ideal for organizations that restrict their firewalls from having direct access to the Internet.
Note: The minimum Panorama version that you can install on a M-500 appliance is 7.0.
Use the following topics to learn about the front and back panel components.
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“Front Panel Description” on page 6
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“Back Panel Description” on page 8
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Front Panel Description
Front Panel Description
Figure 1 shows the front panel of the M-500 appliance and Table 1 describes the front panel
features.
Figure 1. Front Panel
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4
5
6
7
8
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Table 1. Front Panel Features
Item Description
1.
Disk drives/bays
2.
Drive LEDs
3.
Power button
4.
Reset button
5.
Power LED
6.
Power failure LED
The M-500 appliance has 24 disk drive bays. Starting from left to right, the bays are labeled A1 to L2. Each pair of drives are in a
RAID1 configuration. For example, A1-A2 is a RAID1 pair, B1-B2 is a RAID1 pair, and so on.
By default, the M-500 appliance ships with 8 1TB drives in RAID1 pairs installed in drive bays A1-D2 to provide 4TB of storage. You can install additional RAID1 pairs from E1-H2 to add up to 8 more drives (4 pairs) for a total of 8TB of storage.
Drive bays I1 to L2 are reserved for future use.
• Left LED
—Illuminates red when a drive failure occurs.
• Right LED—Flashes blue when there is drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables the LED to flash on and off when the particular drive is being accessed.
Main power button used to power the device on or to power it off.
Turning off system power with this button keeps the standby power on. To completely power off the device, you must remove the power source (AC plugs).
Reboots the system when pressed. A small object, such as a paper clip, is required to access the button.
The LED is solid green when the appliance is powered on.
The LED flashes red when a power supply failure occurs or if a power cord is removed.
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Table 1. Front Panel Features (Continued)
Item Description
7.
HDD LED
8.
Overheat/fan failure
LED
Indicates IDE channel activity (SAS/SATA drive).
Modes:
• Continuously on red—An overheat condition occurred, possibly due to cables blocking the air vents.
• Blinking red (1Hz)—Fan failure has occurred.
• Blinking red (.25Hz)—Power failure due to power supply failure or the power cord is not connected to one of the power supplies.
• Solid blue—The Unique Identification (UID) function is on. This is used to identify the appliance in a rack. For more information, see the back panel description.
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Back Panel Description
Back Panel Description
Figure 2 shows the back panel of the M-500 appliance and Table 2 describes the back panel
features.
Figure 2. Back Panel
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2
3 4 5 6
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Table 2. Back Panel Features
Item Description
1.
Power supplies
2.
Console
3.
USB
4.
MGT
1, 2, 3
Two 1200W redundant hot-swappable power supplies.
DB-9 serial port for console access.
Four USB ports (reserved for future use).
5.
Graphics port
6.
UID
RJ-45 10/100/1000 management port used for managing the device and for data traffic.
RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports 1, 2, and 3. You can configure ports 1 and 2 to distribute the Panorama or PAN-DB traffic load.
For information on configuring these ports for Panorama, refer to the Panorama Administrator’s Guide 7.0 or later and for information on configuring these ports for PAN-DB, refer to the PAN-OS
Administrator’s Guide 7.0 or later located on the Technical
Documentation Portal .
Port 3 is reserved for future use.
VGA port (reserved for future use and covered).
7.
SFP ports
The Unique Identification (UID) feature is a combination LED/ button that is used to assist a technician in locating a device when moving from the back of a rack to the front of a rack. When you push the button, the rear UID LED and the front panel LEDs will illuminate bright blue, assisting the technician in identifying the device in a rack. Push the button again to stop the LED from flashing.
Note that the UID button is very small and is located slightly to the left of the UID port hole. Use a small object, such as a paper clip, to press the button.
Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports.
Reserved for future use.
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Tamper Proof Statement
Chapter 2
Installing the Hardware
This chapter describes how to install the M-500 appliance. See the following topics:
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“Tamper Proof Statement” on page 9
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“Before You Begin” in the next section
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“Equipment Rack Installation” on page 10
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“Connecting Cables to the Device” on page 17
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Tamper Proof Statement
To ensure that products purchased from Palo Alto Networks have not been tampered with during shipping, verify the following upon receipt of each product:
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The tracking number provided to you electronically when ordering the product matches the tracking number that is physically labeled on the box or crate.
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The integrity of the tamper-proof tape used to seal the box or crate has not been compromised.
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The warranty seals on the device itself do not show evidence of tampering.
Before You Begin
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It is recommended that two people rack mount the M-500 appliance.
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Have a Phillips-head screwdriver available and a small pliers or nut wrench.
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Verify that the intended location where you will install the appliance has adequate air
circulation and meets the temperature requirements. See “Environmental Specifications” on page 24.
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Verify that power is not connected to the M-500 appliance.
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Allow clear space on all sides of the M-500 appliance.
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Equipment Rack Installation
Equipment Rack Installation
The
M-500 appliance
ships with a four-post rack kit with two sets of rail assemblies (one for each side) and the mounting screws needed for installing the system into a four-post 19”rack.
This rail kit will fit a rack between 26.5” and 36.4” deep.
Note:
You can order a two-post rail kit from Palo Alto Networks for installation
in a two-post rack. See “Two-Post Rack Installation” on page 14 for installation
procedures.
The following safety guidelines apply to rack installation:
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Elevated ambient operating temperature
—If the M-500 appliance is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient room temperature. Verify that the ambient temperature of the rack assembly meets the maximum rated ambient temperature requirements listed
in “Environmental Specifications” on page 24.
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Reduced airflow
—Ensure that the airflow required for safe device operation is not compromised by the rack installation and that you allow at least 30” of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
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Mechanical loading
—Ensure that the rack-mounted device does not cause hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading.
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Circuit overloading
—Ensure that the circuit that supplies power to the device is sufficiently rated to avoid circuit overloading or excess load on supply wiring. See
“Electrical Specifications” on page 24.
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Reliable earthing
—Maintain reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment. Pay special attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips).
Rack Mount Procedures
The following sections describe the required steps to install the M-500 appliance in a two-post or four-post 19” rack:
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“Four-post Rack Installation” in the next section
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“Two-Post Rack Installation” on page 14
Four-post Rack Installation
1.
Unpack the rail kit, which contains two rail assemblies (one for each side of the M-500 appliance). Each assembly consists of three sections: An inner rail that secures directly to the chassis, an outer rail that secures to the rack, and a middle rail that extends from the outer rail. These assemblies are specifically designed for the left and right side of the chassis.
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Note:
Each inner rail has a locking tab, which locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack to prevent the chassis from coming completely out when servicing.
2.
Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended and then press the locking
tab down to release the inner rail as shown in Figure 3. Repeat this step on the other rail.
Figure 3. Remove the Inner Rail
Press
Down
Outer Rail
Middle Rail
Inner Rail
3.
Install the left inner rail on the left side of the chassis and the right inner rail on the right side of the chassis. The inner rails install over the mounting hooks and then slide forward to lock in place. The mounting screw holes will be exposed at which time you can use the
provided screws to secure the inner rail to the chassis as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Attach the Inner Rails to the Chassis
Left Inner Rail
Right Inner Rail
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4.
Attach the outer rail to the rack by pressing upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail and then push the middle rail back into the outer rail. Hang the hooks of
the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack as shown in Figure 5. Use
rack-mount screws to secure the outer rails to the rack.
Figure 5. Attach the Outer Rail to the Rack Posts
Back
Front
Outer Rail
Outer Rail
5.
Pull out the rear of the outer rail to adjust the length until the rail fits within the posts of the rack.
6.
Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear of the rack.
Use rack-mount screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack as shown
7.
Repeat these steps for the remaining rail.
8.
Install the chassis into the rack by pulling the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail, ensuring that the ball-bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail.
9.
Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails and slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails, keeping even pressure on both sides until the locking tab
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of the inner rail clicks into the front of the middle rail as shown in Figure 6. This will lock
the chassis into the fully extended position.
Figure 6. Install the Chassis Into the Rack
10. Simultaneously press the locking tabs on both sides of the rails and push the chassis all
the way into the rear of the rack as shown in Figure 6.
11. Use rack mounting screws to secure the chassis to the rack. The mounting holes are located below each front handle of the chassis.
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Equipment Rack Installation
Two-Post Rack Installation
This section describes how to install the M-500 appliance in a two-post rack.
Note:
The M-500 appliance ships with a four-post rack kit. To obtain a two-post rack kit, contact Palo Alto Networks or your local sales representative.
1.
Unpack the two-post rail kit, which contains two rail assemblies (one for each side of the
M-500 appliance). Each assembly consists of two sections: An inner rail that secures directly to the chassis and an outer rail that attaches to the inner rail and screws into the chassis. The inner rail has mounting holes that mount to the front of the rack post and the outer rail has mounting holes that mount to the back of the rack post.
2.
Separate the inner and outer rails by sliding the outer rail until the posts reach the round
holes and then evenly pull the outer rail away from the inner rail as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. Two-Post Rail Kit Components
Left
Outer Rail
Left
Inner Rail
Right
Inner Rail
Right
Outer Rail
3.
Slide the inner rails on each side of the chassis over the chassis hooks. There are six hooks; install the inner rail on the middle four hooks and then secure the inner rails on both sides
of the chassis using the flat-head screws as shown in Figure 8.
Note:
You can install the inner rail to the chassis using only one screw since this only prevents the rail from sliding. The chassis hooks and inner rail provide the majority of strength/stability for the rail.
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Equipment Rack Installation
4.
Mount the chassis to the rack by securing the front (inner rail) mount holes to the front of
the rack with the rack mount screws and washers as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Install the Chassis Into the Rack and Secure the Front Rail
Note:
The chassis will be able to support itself in the rack at this point, but the rear outer rails are required to fully secure the chassis as described in the next step.
5.
Align the outer rail holes with the inner rail post and push the outer rail into place. Then slide it forward until the rack mount holes rest against the rack post. Secure the rail to the post with the provided rack mount screws and washers.
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Equipment Rack Installation
6.
Install the cylinder head screw through the outer rail to the inner rail threaded post as
CAUTION:
It is important that you secure the outer rail to the inner rail with the cylinder head screw to ensure that the outer rail does not inadvertently become separated from the inner rail.
Figure 9. Install the Outer Rail to Secure the Chassis to the Rack
Outer Rail
Cylinder Head Screw
Outer Rail
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Connecting Cables to the Device
Connecting Cables to the Device
Figure 10 shows the M-500 appliance cable connections on the back of the device. See Table 1
for descriptions of the front panel and Table 2 for descriptions of the back panel interfaces.
CAUTION: You must use shielded interface cables that are grounded to ensure agency compliance with electromagnetic emissions (EMC).
Figure 10. Back Panel Cable Connections
Serial Console Management
Optional ports 1 and 2 to used to distribute Panorama or PAN-DB traffic load
Connecting Power
To power on the M-500 appliance, plug two power cables into grounded wall outlets (using separate circuits) and then attach them to each of the two power supplies on the back of the
M-500 appliance. After the power cords are connected, press the power button on the front of the device to power on. If only one power supply is connected, a warning beep will sound.
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Cautions and Warnings
Chapter 3
Maintaining the Hardware
This chapter describes how to interpret the device LEDs, replace disk drives, and troubleshoot hardware problems. See the following topics:
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“Cautions and Warnings” in the next section
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“Interpreting the Port LEDs” on page 19
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“Replace a Disk Drive” on page 19
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“Power Supply Replacement” on page 22
Cautions and Warnings
CAUTION:
Disconnect all power cords before servicing the M-500 appliance.
WARNING:
To avoid risk of explosion, do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING:
Removal of the equipment’s top cover is to be done only by Palo Alto Networks trained service person(s).
Interpreting the Port LEDs
Each Ethernet port on the M-500 appliance has two LEDs. Table 3 describes the LEDs.
Table 3. Port LEDs
LED Description
Left
Right
• Off
—No link
• Green
—100 Mbps link
• Amber
—1 Gbps link
Flashes yellow if there is network activity.
Replace a Disk Drive
The following procedures describe how to replace a disk drive on an M-500 appliance. The
M-500 appliance has 24 disk drive bays. Starting from left to right, the bays are labeled A1 to
L2. Each pair of drives are in a RAID1 configuration. For example, A1-A2 is a RAID1 pair, B1-
B2 is a RAID1 pair, and so on.
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Replace a Disk Drive
By default, the M-500 appliance ships with 8 1TB drives in RAID1 pairs installed in drive bays
A1-D2 to provide 4TB of storage. You can install additional RAID1 pairs from E1-H2 to add up to 8 more drives (4 pairs) for a total of 8TB of storage. Drive bays I1 to L2 are reserved for future use.
The only drive maintenance you will need to perform is a replacement of a failed drive in one of the RAID1 pairs as follows:.
Note:
The disk drives in the front drive bays of the M-500 appliance are hot swappable.
1.
Place an anti-static wrist strap around your wrist and connect it to ground.
2.
Identify the failed drive indicated by the red LED on the drive bay. You can also check the drive status by running the show system raid CLI command and viewing the output.
You will see Disk Pair A and Disk Pair B and the failed drive will show Missing or Failed.
3.
Press the purple button on the drive bay of the failed drive as shown in Figure 11.
4.
Eject the failed drive by gently rotating the drive bay lever away from the drive until it stops.
5.
Remove the failed drive by gently pulling on the lever and then remove it from the appliance.
Figure 11. Replace a Disk Drive
6.
To install a new drive in the appliance, remove the old drive from the drive carrier. Place the failed drive assembly on a flat surface with the label side down and place the new drive next to it.
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Replace a Disk Drive
7.
Remove the four screws that hold the drive in the drive bay and then remove the failed
disk drive as shown in Figure 12.
Note:
If you are using a blank carrier that does not have a drive installed, you may have to remove the blank drive insert before installing the new drive.
Figure 12. Removing/Installing a Drive from the Drive Bay
SA
TA
SAS
SA
TA
SAS
SAS
TA
SA
SAS
TA
SA
8.
Put the new drive in the carrier and attach it to the carrier using four screws as shown in
9.
Ensure that the drive bay lever is in the open position; if it is not, press the purple button on the drive bay to release the lever and pull it out until it is fully open.
10. Slide the drive bay assembly into the drive slot on the appliance until it is about 1/4” from being fully inserted. You can do this by pushing on the purple button, which will cause the lever to close part way. After the drive is almost fully inserted, close the lever to
seat the drive in place as shown in Figure 11.
11. Now that the new drive is installed, add it to the RAID1 pair by running the CLI command request system raid add <drive>. For example, if drive A2 failed in the A1/A2 RAID1 pair, you would run request system raid add A2.
12. To check the status of the new drive, run request system raid detail. In this example, drive A2 shows spare rebuilding as shown in the following output:
Disk Pair A Available
Status clean, degraded
Disk id A1 Present
model : ST91000640NS
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size : 953869 MB
partition_1 : active sync
partition_2 : active sync
Disk id A2 Present
model : ST91000640NS
size : 953869 MB
partition_1 : spare rebuilding
partition_2 : spare rebuilding
After the rebuild is complete, the status will show active sync for both partitions, which completes the drive replacement operation.
Power Supply Replacement
The M-500 appliance has two hot-swappable redundant power supplies. If a power supply fails, a system log alert will be generated, an audible alert will sound, and the power failure
indicator described in the “Front Panel Description” on page 6 will change to amber and will
flash.
To replace a failed power supply:
1.
Identify the failed power supply and remove the power cord. The LED on the power supply will be off or amber if it has failed.
2.
Push the release tab on the back of the power supply to release the power module from
the chassis and remove it from the chassis as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13. Power Supply Replacement
3.
Install the new power supply ensuring that you close the release tab and then plug the power cord back into the new power supply.
4.
Check that all power supply warning indicators are in their normal state.
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Physical Specifications
Chapter 4
Specifications
This chapter provides specifications for the M-500 appliance. For more information, see the following topics:
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“Physical Specifications” in the next section
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“Interface Specifications” on page 24
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“Electrical Specifications” on page 24
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“Environmental Specifications” on page 24
Physical Specifications
Table 4 lists the physical specifications for the M-500 appliance.
Table 4. Physical Specifications
Specification Description
Height
Depth
Width
Weight
Mounting
Fans
3.5 inches (8.89cm) 2U
24.8 inches (62.99cm)
17.2 inches (43.69cm)
42.5lbs (19.2kg)
Includes eight disk drives. No rail kit installed.
Standard 19-inch rack
Four
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Interface Specifications
Interface Specifications
Table 5 describes the interfaces for the M-500 appliance.
Table 5. Interface Specifications
Specification Description
Ethernet ports
MGT port
Console port
USB ports
3 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports.
You can configure ports 1 and 2 to distribute the Panorama or
PAN-DB traffic load. For information on configuring these ports for
Panorama, refer to the Panorama Administrator’s Guide 7.0 or later and for information on configuring these ports for PAN-DB, refer to the PAN-OS Administrator’s Guide 7.0 or later located on the
Technical Documentation Portal.
Port 3 is reserved for future use.
1 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet port used for device management and for data traffic.
1 DB-9 serial port for connecting a serial console. Use these settings:
• Data rate: 9600
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: none
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: none
4 USB ports reserved for future use.
Electrical Specifications
Table 6 lists the electrical specifications for the M-500 appliance.
Table 6. Electrical Specifications
Specification
Maximum internal power dissipation
AC voltage
Description
1200W
100-240 VAC
Environmental Specifications
Table 7 lists the environmental specifications for the M-500 appliance.
Table 7. Environmental Specifications
Specification Description
Operating temperature range 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)
Storage temperature range -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
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Table 7. Environmental Specifications (Continued)
Specification Description
System air flow
Operating humidity
Storage humidity
Front to rear
8% to 90% non-condensing
5% to 95% non-condensing
Environmental Specifications
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Chapter 5
Compliance Statements
This section provides the compliance statement for the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI), which governs radio frequency emissions in Japan.
The following information is in accordance to VCCI Class A requirements:
Translation: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.
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Appendix A
General Safety Information
CAUTION
Please Note the Following:
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The M-500 appliance should not be used in a home, school or other public area where the general population would have access to it.
WARNING
To prevent the potential for personal injury, property damage, or death, please observe the following instructions:
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Do not use damaged equipment, including exposed, frayed or damaged power cords. Use only the approved power cable that is rated for the equipment. The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the equipment.
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Plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable.
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Observe extension cable and power strip ratings to ensure that the total ampere rating of all equipment plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
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The power supplies in the M-500 appliance may produce high voltages and potential energy hazards. By opening the cover of the appliance you may be exposed to a risk of electric shock. The components inside the appliance housing should only be serviced by
Palo Alto Networks.
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The M-500 appliance should not be operated with the cover removed.
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Components inside the M-500 appliance housing may become extremely hot during normal operation. These components include the memory and CPU modules.
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The M-500 appliance should not be operated in environments that can get wet. Protect the appliance at all times from liquid intrusion.
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If your M-500 appliance gets wet, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet and then disconnect power to the appliance and to any attached devices.
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Avoid obstructing the M-500 appliance air vents or pushing objects into vent openings.
Doing so could lead to fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
To prevent hardware damage or loss of data, observe the following precautions:
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Follow installation instructions carefully.
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Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself.
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You should operate this equipment from the type of external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label.
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Always leave at least 4 inches (10.2cm) of physical clearance on all vented sides of the
M-500 appliance. This permits the airflow required for proper ventilation.
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Avoid placing equipment close together such that it is subject to re-circulated (pre-heated) air.
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Ensure that all cables connected to the M-500 appliance are not under stress or high tension and that nothing rests on the cables.
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If the equipment is located in a rack, move it with caution. Ensure that all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly connected. While moving the equipment, avoid uneven surfaces and sudden stops.
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Do not place other equipment, monitors, or other devices on top of the M-500 appliance.
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To protect the M-500 appliance from fluctuations in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
CAUTION
Please observe the following additional precautions for rack-mounted systems:
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Slide Rail Caution—Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.
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Elevated Operating Ambient—If the M-500 appliance is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature in the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to the
maximum operating temperature specified in “Environmental Specifications” on page 24.
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Reduced Air Flow—Installation of the M-500 appliance in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised.
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Mechanical Loading—Mounting of the M-500 appliance in the rack should not create a hazardous condition from uneven mechanical loading.
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Circuit Overloading—Connection of the equipment to the supply circuit should not create an overloaded situation. Pay close attention to equipment nameplate ratings.
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Reliable Grounding—Devices mounted in racks should be grounded properly. If using power strips to connect the M-500 appliance to the supply circuit, make certain that the power strips are also grounded properly.
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Compatible Rack Systems—It is your responsibility to ensure that the rack and the provided rail system are compatible with each other before installing the M-500 appliance.
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Rack Stabilizers—Install the front and side stabilizers on the rack prior to installing equipment. Failure to install stabilizers may cause a rack to tip over.
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Rack Weight Distribution—Load racks from the bottom up, loading the heaviest items near the bottom of the rack. Do not stand or step on components in the rack.
WARNING
Grounding Instructions for Qualified Electricians Only:
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Grounding techniques may vary. However, a positive connection to a safety (earth) ground is required.
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Make the ground connection first and disconnect it last to prevent hazards.
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Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor.
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Customer acknowledges that these Products, which may include technology and software, are subject to the customs and export control laws and regulations of the United
States (“U.S.”) and may also be subject to the customs and export laws and regulations of the country in which the Products are manufactured and/or received. Customer agrees to abide by those laws and regulations. Further, under U.S. law, the Products may not be sold, leased or otherwise transferred to restricted end-users or to restricted countries. In addition, the Products may not be sold leased or otherwise transferred to, or utilized by an end-user engaged in activities related to weapons of mass destruction, including without limitation, activities related to the design, development, production or use of nuclear weapons, materials or facilities, missiles or the support of missile projects, and chemical or biological weapons.
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Key features
Panorama Manager
Panorama Log Collector
PAN-DB Private Cloud
URL filtering
Frequently asked questions
The M-500 Appliance can be configured for the following three modes: Panorama mode, Log Collector mode, or PAN-DB Private Cloud mode.
The minimum Panorama version that can be installed on a M-500 Appliance is 7.0.
The M-500 Appliance has 24 disk drive bays.
The M-500 Appliance ships with 8 1TB drives in RAID1 pairs installed in drive bays A1-D2 to provide 4TB of storage.
