Watchguard Firebox M200, Firebox M300, Firebox M4600 Hardware Manual

Firebox

Hardware Guide

WatchGuard

®

M200 / M300

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Hardware Specifications

WatchGuard security appliances deliver unparalleled unified threat management, superior performance, ease
of use, and value. Powerful subscription-based security services boost protection in critical attack areas for
multiple layers of defense.

This guide introduces the Firebox M200 and M300, RoHS-compliant (lead-free) hardware products offered by
WatchGuard.

Fireware OS

The Firebox M200 and M300 devices use WatchGuard’s next generation UTM OS—Fireware® OS. Each Firebox
device includes Fireware OS and delivers exceptional protection against today's sophisticated threats to make
sure that your business stays connected. For more information on the features of Fireware OS, see the current
Fireware Help.

Hardware Guide 1

Hardware Specifications

Package Contents

 Firebox M200 or M300 device
 Quick Start Guide
 1 straight-through Ethernet cable (green)
 1 cross-over Ethernet cable (red)
 1 serial cable with an RJ-45 connector (console cable)
 3 power cords (US, EU, UK)
 2 rack mount ears
 8 screws for rack mount ears
 4 rubber feet

About Your Hardware

Hardware Specifications

Firebox M200 Firebox M300

Processor Freescale T1042 CPU Freescale T2081 CPU

Storage Micro SD 8 GB Micro SD 8 GB

Memory: RAM 2GB DDR3L 1600MT/s, 64-bits width,

non-ECC, U-DIMM type

Power supply 100W, 100~240 VAC, 3-1.5A, 50-60 Hz 100W, 100~240 VAC, 3-1.5A, 50-60 Hz

Dimensions Depth: 12” (30.5 cm)

Width: 17” (43.1 cm)
Height: 1.73” (4.4 cm) - 1U

Weight 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)

4GB, DDR3L 1600MT/s, 64-bits width,
with ECC, U-DIMM type

Depth: 12” (30.5 cm)
Width: 17” (43.1 cm)
Height: 1.73” (4.4 cm) - 1U

Interface Specifications

Network interfaces 8x 1000 Base-TX (10/ 100/1000Mbps), RJ45 connector

I/O interfaces 2 USB 2.0

1 RJ45 Serial Port

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Environmental Requirements

To safely install your Firebox, we recommend that you:

 Install it in a network rack
 Put it in a secure area, such as a locked room, to block the device from people who do not have

permission to use it

 Connect it to a conditioned power supply to prevent damage from sudden power changes

Other environmental requirements:

Operating temperature 0 - 40°C

(32 – 104°F)

Operating humidity 10% – 85% non-condensing

Non-operating temperature –40 – 70°C

(–40 – 158°F)

Non-operating humidity 10%–95%, non-condensing

Hardware Specifications

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Hardware Specifications

Hardware Description

Front View

Firebox M300 front panel:

Left front:

Buttons and Indicators

Power ( )

The power indicator is green when the device is powered on.

Arm/Disarm ( )

When the device is armed and ready to pass traffic, this indicator is green. When the device is
powered on, but not ready to pass traffic, this indicator is red.

Storage ( )

When there is activity on the internal storage, this indicator is yellow.

Power Button ( )

The Power button is lit to indicate power status. It is green when the Firebox is powered on, and red
when power is available, but the Firebox is powered off.

When the button is red, press this button to power on the Firebox. When the button is green, press
and hold the power button for five seconds to power off the Firebox. The Firebox does not power off
if you briefly press the power button.

Early hardware revisions (M200 Rev. A–G and M300 Rev. A–D) do not have a front power button.
The hardware revision is the last letter on the barcode sticker on the rear of the Firebox, to the right
of the WatchGuard serial number sticker.

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Hardware Specifications

Reset Button

Use the Reset button to reboot the Firebox or reset the configuration to factory-default settings.

 To reboot the Firebox, press and hold the Reset button for five seconds.
 To reset the Firebox configuration to factory-default settings, use the procedure in “Restore

Factory-Default Settings” on page 7.

Interfaces

Firebox M200 and M300 devices have eight network interfaces, two USB interfaces, and one console port.

Serial port

An RJ45 connector for the serial interface is located to the left of the USB interfaces. You can connect
to this serial interface to log in to the Fireware command line interface.

For more information about the Fireware command line interface, see the Fireware Command Line

Interface Reference.

Dual USB interfaces

Connect a USB storage device to use for USB backup and restore, or to store a support snapshot. For
more information about USB functions, see the current Fireware Help.

RJ45 interfaces

Interfaces 0 - 7 are RJ45 Ethernet interfaces that support link speeds of 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. Each
RJ45 interface has a pair of indicators. The right indicator shows the interface connection status. The
left indicator shows interface activity.

Indicator Indicator color Interface Status

Connection (right) Yellow Link at 1000 Mbps

Green Link at 100 Mbps
Not lit Link at 10 Mbps, or no link

Activity (left) Yellow, blinks Power on, network activity

Not lit Power off, no connections

Interfaces 0, 1, and 2 do not support 10/100 half duplex.

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