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You can install your 5000 Appliances with the fixed or telescoping rails hardware depending on the appliance model. See the Rack Mounting for 5000, TE100X + Smart-1 405/410 Appliances booklet for the procedure.
These are the physical specifications of the Check Point appliance.
Appliance |
Width |
Depth |
Height |
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5100 5200 5400 |
17.24 in (43.80 cm) |
16.01 in (40.65 cm) |
1.73 in (4.40 cm) (1U) |
5600 5800 5900 |
17.24 in (43.80 cm) |
20 in (50.80 cm) |
1.73 in (4.40 cm) (1U) |
Make sure that the appliance air vents have sufficient airflow from front to rear when the appliance is mounted in a rack.
Important - If the appliance vents are blocked, the appliance can become too hot and it can be damaged. |
The appliance and rack rails have been tested in extreme conditions and do not block air flow to the appliance. These appliances are specifically designed to install with these rails.
The air flow in 5100, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, and 5900 appliances (appliance shown is 5900):