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Before You Begin
Use this document to install and begin setting up your Palo Alto Networks PA-5200 Series firewall. Refer to the PA-5200
Series Next-Gen Firewall Hardware Reference at https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/hardware for safety information,
specifications, and more detailed procedures for installing the firewall.
◼ Verify that the installation site has an AC (or DC) power source.
◼ Have a #1 and #2 Phillips-head torque driver available. Use the #1 Phillips-head bit to attach the rack-mount brackets to the firewall
and use the #2 bit to secure the rack-mount brackets to the equipment rack posts.
◼ Unpack the equipment and verify that you received the following items:
Rack Mount the Firewall
The PA-5200 Series firewall ships with two rack-mount brackets for an installation in a two-post or four-post 19” equipment
rack. If you install the firewall in a four-post rack, you can purchase an optional four-post kit to secure the firewall to the back
rack posts to provide additional support. Both procedures are covered in this section.
Install the Firewall in a Two-Post Equipment Rack
1 Attach one rack-mount bracket to each side of the firewall using nine #8-32 x 5/16” screws for each bracket (Figure 1) and torque to 15 in-lbs.
For a two-post rack, we recommend that you install the brackets in the mid-mount position as shown in Figure 1. For a four-post rack or
cabinet, install the rack-mount brackets in the front-mount position as shown in Figure 3.
2 With help from two other people, hold the firewall in place in the rack and secure the rack-mount brackets to the rack using four screws for
each bracket (Figure 2). Use the appropriate screws (#10-32 x 3/4” or #12-24 x 1/2”) for your rack and torque to 25 in-lbs. Use cage nuts (not
provided) to secure the screws if the rack has square holes.
(Optional) Install the Four-Post Rack Kit
1 Attach one rack-mount bracket to each side of the firewall using nine #8-32 x 5/16” screws for each bracket (Figure 3) and torque to 15 in-
lbs. Ensure that the rack-mount brackets are positioned at the front of the firewall.
2 Attach one side rack-mount rail to each side of the firewall using four #8-32 x 5/16” screws for each bracket (Figure 4) and torque to 15 in-
lbs. Ensure that the beveled edge on each bracket is facing the firewall.
3 With help from two other people, hold the firewall in the rack and secure the rack-mount brackets to the rack using four screws for each
bracket (Figure 5). Use the appropriate screws (#10-32 x 3/4” or #12-24 x 1/2”) for your rack and torque to 25 in-lbs. Use cage nuts (not
provided) to secure the screws if the rack has square holes.
4 Slide one back rack-mount bracket into each of the two previously installed side rack-mount rails (Figure 5) and secure the back brackets to
the back rack posts (Figure 6) using four screws for each bracket (#10-32 x 3/4” or #12-24 x 1/2” screws) and torque to 25 in-lbs.
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Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 4
Beveled Edge Faces Firewall
Qty Description
1 PA-5200 Series next-generation firewall.
2 AC power cords. If you ordered the firewall with DC power supplies, the DC power cables are not included.
1 DB-9 female to RJ-45 male console cable.
2 Velcro straps to secure the AC power cords to the power supplies.
1 Standard RJ-45 CAT6 Ethernet cable for management (MGT) port access.
2 Front rack-mount brackets used to secure the firewall to a two-post or four-post equipment rack.
20 #8-32 x 5/16” front rack-mount bracket screws to attach the front rack-mount brackets to the firewall. (Two of the
twenty screws are spares.)
10 #10-32 x 3/4” rack-mount screws to secure the front rack-mount brackets to a rack with #10-32 threaded holes. (Two of
the ten screws are spares.)
10 #12-24 x 1/2” rack-mount screws to secure the front rack-mount brackets to a rack with #12-24 threaded holes. (Two of
the ten screws are spares.)
1 End User License Agreement (EULA).
1 China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) declaration.
PA-5200
Quick Start Guide
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Ensure that the equipment rack is properly anchored so it can support the weight of the installed equipment without tipping.
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