Watchguard Firebox SSL Core, Firebox X Core X1000, Firebox X Core X2500, Firebox X500, Firebox X Core X700 Installation Instructions Manual

Hard Drive
Installation Instructions

Firebox X® Core™ and Firebox® SSL Core

Installing the Hard Drive

Read all instructions before beginning the installation procedure. If you purchased the hard drive as an upgrade
option, keep a copy of your reseller invoice for the hard drive upgrade. You must supply this proof of purchase to
WatchGuard with any warranty claims.

System Requirement

Hardware The hard drive will only operate on a Firebox®X Core™ model X700, X1000,

Appliance Software The Firebox® must have an approved version of appliance software installed.

Environment

X2500, or Firebox®SSL Core. The hard drive upgrade will not operate on a
Firebox X500. To use the hard drive on a Firebox X500, you must first purchase
a Firebox model upgrade.

For Firebox®SSL Core, the appliance software is included on the hard drive. To
make sure your Firebox has the most current approved version of appliance
software, refer to http://www.watchguard.com/help/docs/
firebox_hdd_install.asp.

The hard drive is not a hot swap device. The Firebox®must be turned off during
the procedure.

1 Turn off the Firebox.

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The hard drive is not a hot swap device. Failure to turn the Firebox off before installing the hard drive can result in damage
to the hard drive.

2 On the front right side of the Firebox, look for the door covering the hard drive slot.

3 Lift the door and find the two release tabs for the hard drive tray.

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4 With your thumbs, press the two tabs in the center of the hard drive tray outward slightly to release the tray arms.

Pull the arms gently until they are fully open.

5 Remove the tray by pulling on the arms until the tray slides out of the Firebox. Keep the tray in a safe place. If you

ever remove the hard drive from your Firebox, you must replace the original tray at that time.

6 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Prepare it for installation by using your thumbs to press the two

tabs in the center slightly outward to release the tray arms. Pull the arms gently until they are fully open.

7 Insert the hard drive tray into the hard drive slot on the front of the Firebox. Using the tray arms, push the tray in

until the tray is fully seated.

If you have trouble pushing the hard drive in, move it slightly from side to side while applying firm inward pressure.

8 Push the tray arms toward the center and push gently on the two tabs until they click to lock the arms into place.

If the two tabs do not click, the tray is not fully inserted into the Firebox. Extend the tray arms and push the tray in further.

9 Close the door.

If the door does not close completely, the tray is not fully inserted into the Firebox. Extend the tray arms and push the tray in
further.

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The hard drive tray must be fully inserted into the Firebox before you turn the Firebox power on. The hard drive tray is
installed correctly if:
*the hard drive tray arms swing in completely and the two tabs click into place; and
*the door covering the hard drive slot on the front of the Firebox closes fully.

10 Turn the Firebox power on.

If the Firebox does not successfully boot, turn the Firebox power off and check to make sure that the hard drive is fully inserted.

Removing the Hard Drive

You can remove a hard drive from a Firebox® X or move a hard drive from one Firebox to another. Before you remove or
add a hard drive, you must turn the Firebox off. The hard drive is not a hot swap device. If you move a hard drive to a
different Firebox, the Firebox will automatically reformat the hard drive if necessary.

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If you have trouble removing a hard drive from a Firebox, use a slight up and down motion while pulling the hard drive
out of the hard drive slot.

SUPPORT:

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2 Hard Drive Installation Instructions for Firebox® X Core™ and Firebox® SSL Core

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WatchGuard, the WatchGuard logo, Firebox, and Core are registered trademarks or trademarks of WatchGuard Tech­nologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

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