Table Of Contents
Opening a PIX Firewall Chassis
Opening a PIX 515
Opening a PIX Firewall Classic
Opening a PIX10000
Closing a PIX10000
Opening a PIX 510 and PIX 520
Closing a PIX 510 and PIX 520 Chassis
Replacing a Lithium Battery
Opening a PIX Firewall Chassis
The instructions in this chapter describe how to open the top of the PIX Firewall chassis so you can add upgrade boards and system memory.
The sections that follow provide information for each PIX Firewall model:
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Opening a PIX 515
•Opening a PIX Firewall Classic
•Opening a PIX10000
•Opening a PIX 510 and PIX 520
•Replacing a Lithium Battery
Note Opening the PIX Firewall case does not affect your Cisco warranty. Upgrading the PIX Firewall does not require any special tools and does not create any radio frequency leaks.
Note Save the existing configuration to Flash memory with the write memory command.
Opening a PIX 515
To open a PIX 515:
Step 1 Read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the PIX Firewall for your respective software version listed in the section, "Related Documentation" in "About This Manual."
Step 2 Ensure that the PIX 515 is powered off. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Once the upgrade is complete, you may safely reconnect the power cord.
Warning
Before working on a system that has an On/Off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord.
Step 3 As shown in , remove the screws from the top front of the PIX 515.
Figure 5-1
Removing PIX 515 Top Panel Screws
Step 4 With the front of the unit facing you, push the top cover back by about one inch as shown in .
Figure 5-2 Pushing Back the Top Panel
Step 5 Pull the top panel up as shown in . Put the top in a safe place.
Figure 5-3 Pull the Top Panel Up to Remove
Opening a PIX Firewall Classic
To open the chassis for this model:
Step 1 Read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the PIX Firewall for your respective software version listed in the section, "Related Documentation" in "About This Manual."
Step 2 Ensure that the PIX Firewall is powered off. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Once the upgrade is complete, you may safely reconnect the power cord.
Warning
Before working on a system that has an On/Off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord.
Step 3 Open the front access panel and power-off the unit as shown in .
Figure 5-4 Opening the Front Panel Provides Access to the Power Switch
Step 4 At the back of the PIX Firewall unit, remove the power cord and if you are replacing a board, any cabling related to it.
Step 5 Remove the unit from the equipment rack and place it on a stable work surface.
Step 6 Detach the top access panel by using a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the 16 screws securing the top panel (12 on top and 4 on the rear cover flange) as shown in .
Figure 5-5
Detach the Access Panel by Removing its 16 Screws
Step 7 Remove the top access panel.
Opening a PIX10000
To open a PIX10000 chassis:
Step 1 Power-off the unit from the rear panel.
Step 2 Remove the four screws from the top panel at the rear of the unit.
Step 3 Grasp the lid with both hands as shown in and pull the lid backward one inch toward the rear of the cabinet and then lift the lid straight up.
Figure 5-6 Opening the PIX10000 Chassis
Closing a PIX10000
Step 1 Attach the top access panel as shown in . The three slots in the lid must fit into the openings in the lips at the top of the chassis. Lower the lid into the cabinet openings and push the lid forward toward the front of the unit to secure it.
Figure 5-7 Attach the PIX10000 Lid by Matching the Slots
Step 2 Attach the four screws at the rear of the lid.
Step 3 Put the unit back on the equipment rack and plug in the cables and the power cord.
Step 4 Power-on the unit from the switch at the rear of the unit.
Opening a PIX 510 and PIX 520
To open a PIX 510 and PIX 520 chassis:
Step 1 Read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the PIX Firewall document for your respective software version listed in the section, "Related Documentation" in "About This Manual."
Step 2 Ensure that the PIX Firewall is powered off. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Once the upgrade is complete, you may safely reconnect the power cord.
Warning
Before working on a system that has an On/Off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord.
Step 3 Remove the three screws holding the top access panel in place, as shown in .
Figure 5-8 Removing the Top Panel Screws
Step 4 Remove the top access panel as shown in .
Figure 5-9 Removing the Top Panel
Closing a PIX 510 and PIX 520 Chassis
Replace the top access panel, as shown in , and secure it with the three screws you removed in Step 3 in the previous section.
Figure 5-10 Replacing the Top Panel
Replacing a Lithium Battery
The PIX Firewall has a lithium battery on its main circuit board. This battery has an operating life of about 10 years. When the battery loses its charge, the PIX Firewall cannot function. You must call Cisco Technical Support to replace the battery.
Note Do not attempt to replace this battery yourself.
Warning
Danger of explosion exists if the lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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