Watchguard Firebox X1000 Hardware Manual

Also see for Firebox 2500 Series: Release note

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Watchguard Firebox X1000 Hardware Manual Manual pdf 11 page image

Installing the Firebox IIIHardware Guide 7Installing the Firebox IIIEasily installed into your network, the rack-mountable Firebox plugs in atthe Internet connection of your offices to implement security policies andprotection.Hardware requirementsWatchGuard recommends physically installing a Firebox III under thefollowing conditions:• Securely rack-mounted• Placed in a dry, temperature-controlled environment that does notexceed 80 degrees F• Placed in a secured environment, such as a locked LAN room, orsimilar space, to prevent physical compromise by unprivilegedpersonnel• Connected to conditioned power to prevent damage caused by powerspikes and other power fluctuationsThe following minimum hardware requirements pertain to theManagement Station–the computer that administers the Firebox. Thiscomputer runs the Control Center software, which provides access toWatchGuard Firebox System applications.Hardware feature Minimum requirements (Management Station)CPU Pentium IIMemory Same as for operating system.Recommended:64 MB for Windows 9864 MB for Windows NT 4.064 MB for Windows 2000 Professional256 MB for Windows 2000 ServerHard disk space 25 MB to install all WatchGuard modules15 MB minimum for log fileAdditional space as required for log filesAdditional space as required for multipleconfiguration filesCD-ROM drive One CD-ROM drive to install WatchGuard from itsCD-ROM distribution disk