Mounting the Maestro Orchestrator MHO-175 in a Rack

This section provides the information necessary to mount the Maestro OrchestratorClosed A scalable Network Security System that connects multiple Check Point Security Appliances into a unified system. Synonyms: Orchestrator, Quantum Maestro Orchestrator, Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator. Acronym: MHO. MHO-175 in a rack.

Installation and initialization of the Maestro OrchestratorClosed See "Maestro Orchestrator". requires attention to the normal mechanical, power, and thermal precautions for rack-mounted equipment.

Important:

  • The rack mounting holes conform to the EIA-310 standard for racks with length 50-60 cm (19.7-23.6 inches).

    Take precautions to guarantee proper ventilation to maintain good airflow at ambient temperature.

  • Unless otherwise specified, Check Point products are designed to work in an environmentally controlled data center with low levels of gaseous and dust (particulate) contamination.

The installation procedure for the Maestro Orchestrator involves these phases:

Phase

Instructions

1

Make sure that none of the shipping carton contents is missing or damaged.

See Shipping Carton Contents.

2

Follow the Safety Warnings.

3

Pay attention to the airflow consideration within the Maestro Orchestrator and rack.

See Airflow in MHO-175.

4

Mount the Maestro Orchestrator into a rack enclosure.

See Static Rail Kit for MHO-175.

5

Power on the Maestro Orchestrator.

See Step 7: Cable Installation.

The fan units in the Maestro Orchestrator generate the airflow from the front panel (intake) to the rear panel:

Important:

  • All systems in the same rack should be planned with the same airflow direction.

  • All fan units in the same rack need to have the same air flow direction.

    A mismatch in the air flow affects the heat dissipation in the rack.

The Maestro Orchestrators are sold with the static rail kit.

Important - At least two people are required to mount the Maestro Orchestrator safely in the rack.

Installation Rail Kit:

Rack Size and Rack Depth Range

Comments

43 - 80 cm (16.9 - 31.4 inches)

Supplied by default

Parts in the static rail kit:

Legend

Item

Description

A

2 x Rack mount rails

B

2 x Rack mount blades

C

2 x Rack mount rail ears

D

8 x M6 standard cage nuts

E

8 x M6 standard Phillips pan-head screws

F

4 x Phillips flat-head screws with a round patch, Head 100 Degree, Type I, Size 6-32, Length 1/4 inch

Notes:

  • You use the Phillips flat head screws (F) to secure the rack mount rails (A) to the Maestro Orchestrator.

  • You use the Phillips flat head screws (F) to secure the rack mount rail ears (C) to the Maestro Orchestrator.

  • You use the cage nuts (D) and Phillips pan-head screws (E) to secure the rack mount rails (A) to the rack.

  • You use the cage nuts (D) and Phillips pan-head screws (E) to secure the rack mount rail ears (C) to the rack.

Before you mount the Maestro Orchestrator to the rack, plan the way you wish to place it:

Pay attention to the airflow within the rack cooling, connector, and cabling options.

While you plan how to place the Maestro Orchestrator, review these points:

  • Make sure the Maestro Orchestrator air flow is compatible with your installation selection.

    It is important to keep the airflow within the rack in the same direction.

  • Note that the part of the Maestro Orchestrator, to which you choose to attach the rails, determines the Maestro Orchestrator's adjustable side.

    The Maestro Orchestrator's part, to which the blades are attached, should be adjacent to the cabinet.

    Installation in short racks (43 - 58 cm / 16.9 - 22.8 inches):

    Important - In short racks, the designated windows in the rack mount rails must align with the ventilation openings on the sides of the Maestro Orchestrator.

    Installation in standard racks (58 - 80 cm / 19.6 - 31.5 inches):

    Installation in short racks (43 - 58 cm / 16.9 - 22.8 inches):

    Important - In short racks, the designated windows in the rack mount rails must align with the ventilation openings on the sides of the Maestro Orchestrator.

    Installation in standard racks (58 - 80 cm / 19.6 - 31.5 inches):

  • In case there are cables that cannot bend within the rack, or in case more space is needed for cable bending radius, it is possible to recess the connector side or the rear panel side by 8.9 cm (3.5 inches), by optional placement of the Maestro Orchestrator's rails.

  • If you mount the rack blades as depicted in Installation Option 2 above, it lets you slide the PSUs and Fan Units in and out easier.

Step

Instructions

1

Attach the left and right rack mount rails (A) to the left and right sides of the Maestro Orchestrator.

2

Gently push the pins on the sides through the slider key holes, until the rails lock.

Important - In short racks (430-580 mm), the designated windows in the rack mount rails must align with the ventilation openings on the sides of the Maestro Orchestrator.

2

Use the Phillips flat-head screws (F) to secure each rack mount rail (A) to each side of the Maestro Orchestrator.

Important - You must use one screw on each side.

3

Tighten the screws with a torque of 1.5±0.2 Nm.

Step

Instructions

1

Attach the left and right rack mount rail ears (C) to the left and right sides of the Maestro Orchestrator.

2

Gently push the pins on the sides through the slider key holes, until the rack mount rail ears lock.

Important - In short racks (430-580 mm), the designated windows in the rack mount rails must align with the ventilation openings on the sides of the Maestro Orchestrator.

2

Use the Phillips flat-head screws (F) to secure each rack mount rail ear (C) to each side of the Maestro Orchestrator.

Important - You must use one screw on each side.

3

Tighten the screws with a torque of 1.5±0.2 Nm.

Install eight cage nuts (D) in the desired 1U slots of the rack.

Notes:

  • The red frame on the image denotes the Maestro Orchestrator inside the rack.

  • Install four cage nuts on each side of the Maestro Orchestrator.

  • Each rack 1U (unit) consists of three holes.

    Install the cage nuts vertically, so that its ears engage the top and bottom holes only.

    Example:

While your installation partner is supporting the Maestro Orchestrator, perform these steps:

Step

Instructions

1

Attach the rack mount blades (B) to the back side (FRU side) of the rack at the level of the designated cage nuts.

2

Insert four Phillips pan-head screws (E) in the designated cage nuts.

3

Do not tighten the screws yet.

Example:

While your installation partner is supporting the Maestro Orchestrator, perform these steps:

Step

Instructions

1

Slide each rack mount rails (A) into the corresponding rack mount blade (B).

Note - Make sure the rack mount rail ears (C) face the rack's posts correctly.

2

Slide the rack mount rails (A) inside the rack mount blades (B) to fit your rack's depth.

3

Attach the rack mount rail ears (C) to the rack's posts.

4

Use the four Phillips pan head screws (E) to secure each rack mount rail ear (C) to each side of the rack.

5

Do not tighten the screws yet.

Example:

While your installation partner is supporting the Maestro Orchestrator, tighten the eight Phillips pan-head screws (E) you inserted in the previous steps.

To tighten the screws, use a torque of 4.5±0.5 Nm.

It is possible to insert or remove all network cables while the Maestro Orchestrator is powered on.

To insert a cable, press the connector into the port receptacle until the connector is firmly seated. The LED indicator, corresponding to each data port, light up when the physical connection is established. When a logical connection is made, the relevant port LED lights up.

To remove a cable, disengage the locks and slowly pull the connector away from the port receptacle. The LED indicator for that port turns off, when the cable is unplugged.

Note - For more information about Port LEDs, see Port LEDs.

Do not force the cable into the cage with more than 40 Newtons (4 kilogram-force / 9.0 pound-force). Greater insertion force may damage the cable, or the cage.

The power cords should be standard 3-wire AC power cords including a safety ground and rated for 15A or higher.

Check all boards, power supplies, and fan tray modules for proper insertion before plugging in a power cable.

The Maestro Orchestrator powers on automatically, when an AC power is applied.

Step

Instructions

1

Plug in the first power cable to the first PSU.

2

Plug in the second power cable to the second PSU.

3

Wait for the System Status LED to turn green (see System Status LED).

It can take up to five minutes to power on the Maestro Orchestrator.

If after five minutes the System Status LED is lit in red color, unplug the power cords and contact Check Point Support.

4

Check the status of the Maestro Orchestrator LEDs (see LED Notifications).

All of the LEDs must show status lights that are consistent with normal operation (initially flashes, and then lights in a steady color).

Example:

Important:

  • After you insert a power cable and confirm the System Status LED is lit in steady green color, make sure that the Fan Status LED is also lit in steady green color.

  • If the Fan Status LED is not green (see Fan Status LED):

    1. Unplug the power cable.

    2. Make sure that the mating connector of the fan unit is free of any dirt and obstacles.

    3. Make sure that the fan unit is inserted properly.

      If no obstacles were found, and the problem persists, contact Check Point Support.