Day One+
SRX1500
IN THIS GUIDE
Step 1: Begin | 1
Step 2: Up and Running | 5
Step 3: Keep Going | 8
Step 1: Begin
IN THIS SECTION
Meet the SRX1500 | 1
Install the SRX1500 | 2
Power On | 4
Meet the SRX1500
The Juniper Networks®SRX1500 Services Gateway is a high-performance, next-generation firewall suited for enterprise
campuses, regional headquarters, and data center networks. With twelve 1-GbE Ethernet ports, four 1-GbE SFP ports,
and four 10-GbE SFP+ ports, the SRX1500 provides high onboard port densities with the flexibility of multiple Ethernet
interface speeds.
In this guide, we show you how to install an AC-powered SRX1500 with the power supplies preinstalled. If you need
instructions for installing power supplies, see the SRX1500 Services Gateway Hardware Guide.
Install the SRX1500
IN THIS SECTION
What’s in the Box? | 2
What Else Do I Need? | 2
Install the SRX1500 in a Rack | 3
What’s in the Box?
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SRX1500 Services Gateway
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Power cord appropriate for your geographic location
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RJ-45 cable
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DB-9 adapter
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USB console cable
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Rack mount kit with:
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Eight flat-head M4x6-mm Phillips mounting screws
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Two mounting brackets
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What Else Do I Need?
You’ll need to provide:
Someone to help you secure the SRX1500 to the rack
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Eight rack mount screws
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A power cord retainer
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A number two Phillips (+) screwdriver
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Install the SRX1500 in a Rack
Here’s how to install the SRX1500 in a rack:
1. Review General Safety Guidelines and Warnings
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.
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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.