Security Gateway Manual Netgate-8300
1.3.4 Connecting to the Console
There are times when accessing the console is required. Perhaps GUI console access has been locked out, or the
password has been lost or forgotten.
See also:
Connecting to the Console Port. Cable is required.
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1.3.5 Updates
When a new version of pfSense Plus software is available, the device will indicate the availability of the new version
on the System Information dashboard widget. Users can peform a manual check as well by visiting System > Update.
Users can initiate an upgrade from the System > Update page as needed.
For more information, see the Upgrade Guide.
1.4 Input and Output Ports
1.4.1 Front Panel
The front panel of the Netgate 8300 contains several items of interest for connecting to and managing the device.
Fig. 12: Front view of the Netgate 8300 Security Gateway with key items numbered
The items below are marked with numbers on figure Front view of the Netgate 8300 Security Gateway with key items
numbered:
Item Description
1 Power Supply Unit (PSU) Bays
2 Serial Console (RJ45)
3 2x USB 3.0 Port
4 Reset Button – Used when performing the Factory Reset Procedure.
5 ACPI Power Button - Graceful shutdown, hard power off (Hold 10s), power on
6 Status LEDs
7 10G/1G SFP+ Networking Ports
8 1G SFP+ Networking Ports
9 2.5G RJ45 Networking Ports
10 1G IPMI Management Port (P11, Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI))
11 Add-on Expansion Card Slots
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