To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury, read the following safety recommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition.

Safety symbols

When reading this document, note the following symbols:

WARNING means an alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed can result in personal injury.

CAUTION means an alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.

General safety recommendations

· Make sure the installation position is flat, vibration-free, and away from electromagnetic interferences. ESD and anti-slip measures are in place.

· Do not place the firewall on an unstable case or desk. The firewall might be severely damaged in case of a fall.

· Keep the chassis and installation tools away from walk areas.

· Keep the chassis clean and dust-free.

· Do not place the firewall near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from entering the firewall chassis.

· Pay attention to the safety symbols on the package and handle the device accordingly.

Figure1-1 Packing symbols

Symbol	Description
	The devices shall not be vertically stacked beyond the specified number.
	Place the device with the arrows up.
	The device is fragile. Handle it with care.
	Keep the device from humidity, rains, and wet floor.

· When stacking devices, place the heavier and larger ones at the bottom. Make sure the devices are stacked evenly.

· Ensure good ventilation of the equipment room and keep the air inlet and outlet vents of the firewall free of obstruction.

· Make sure the operating voltage is in the required range.

· Use a screwdriver, rather than your fingers, to fasten screws.

· Take away the packaging materials and installation tools after installation.

Electrical safety

· Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds.

· Locate the emergency power-off switch in the room before installation. Shut power off at once in case accident occurs.

· Do not work alone when the firewall has power.

· Always verify that the power has been disconnected when you perform operations that require the device to be powered off.

Handling safety

When you move the firewall, follow these guidelines:

· Move and unpack the firewall carefully to avoid firewall damage.

· Unpack the firewall at least half an hour and power on the firewall at least two hours after you move it from a place below 0°C (32°F) to the equipment room. This prevents condensation and even damage to the firewall.

· Before you move the firewall, remove all cables and mounting brackets.

· For long-distance transportation, remove all removable components, such as 4G modules and 4G antennas, and package them separately, and install the filler panels supplied with the firewall. For short-distance transportation, make sure all removable components are securely seated in the slots and the screws are fastened.

· When you move or lift the firewall chassis, support the bottom of the chassis, rather than holding any removable component.

· Make sure the accessories of the firewall are not lost or damaged during firewall moving.

Examining the installation site

The firewall can only be used indoors. To make sure the firewall operates correctly and to prolong its service lifetime, the installation site must meet the following requirements.

Weight support

Make sure the floor can support the total weight of the chassis and accessories. For the chassis weight, see "Dimensions and weights."

Temperature and humidity

Maintain appropriate temperature and humidity in the equipment room.

· Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical property change of materials, and metal corrosion.

· Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and bring problems including loose captive screws and circuit failure.

· High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials and significantly lower the reliability and lifespan of the firewall.

For the temperature and humidity requirements of the firewall, see Table1-1.

Table1-1 Temperature/humidity requirements

Item

Specification

Ambient temperature

· Operating: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

· Storage: –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)

Ambient humidity

5% RH to 95% RH, noncondensing

Cleanliness

Dust buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of metal components and contact points, especially when indoor relative humidity is low. In the worst case, electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure.

Table1-2 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room

Substance	Concentration limit (particles/m3)
Dust particles	≤ 3 × 104 (No visible dust on desk in three days)
NOTE: Dust particle diameter ≥ 5 µm

Substance

Concentration limit (particles/m3)

Dust particles

≤ 3 × 104 (No visible dust on desk in three days)

NOTE:

Dust particle diameter ≥ 5 µm

The equipment room must also meet strict limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion and premature aging of components, as shown in Table1-3.

Table1-3 Harmful gas limits in an equipment room

Gas	Max. (mg/m3)
SO2	0.2
H2S	0.006
NH3	0.05
Cl2	0.01
NO2	0.04

Cooling system

The firewall uses natural cooling. For adequate cooling of the firewall, follow these guidelines:

· Reserve a minimum clearance of 100 mm (3.94 in) around the outlet air vents.

· Make sure the installation site has a good cooling system.

ESD prevention

ESD prevention guidelines

To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), follow these guidelines:

· Make sure the firewall, the workbench, and the rack are reliably grounded.

· Take dust-proof measures for the equipment room. For more information, see "Cleanliness."

· Maintain the humidity and temperature at an acceptable level. For more information, see "Temperature and humidity."

· Wear ESD clothing and an ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves and remove any conductive objects before your operation with the firewall.

Wearing an ESD wrist strap

No ESD wrist strap is provided with the firewall. Purchase one yourself.

Before you attach an ESD wrist strap, make sure the rack or the workbench is reliably grounded.

To attach the ESD wrist strap:

1. Wear the wrist strap on your wrist.

2. Lock the wrist strap tight around your wrist to keep good contact with the skin.

3. Secure the wrist strap lock and the alligator clip lock together.

4. Attach the alligator clip to the rack or the workbench.

Figure1-2 Attaching an ESD wrist strap

(1) ESD wrist strap	(2) Lock
(3) Alligator clip

EMI

All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, from outside or inside of the firewall and application system, adversely affect the firewall in the following ways:

· A conduction pattern of capacitance coupling.

· Inductance coupling.

· Electromagnetic wave radiation.

· Common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling.

To prevent EMI, use the following guidelines:

· If AC power is used, use a single-phase three-wire power receptacle with protection earth (PE) to filter interference from the power grid.

· Keep the firewall far away from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency devices.

· Use electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded interface cables, when necessary.

Lightning protection

To protect the firewall from lightning better, follow these guidelines:

· Make sure the grounding cable of the chassis is reliably grounded.

· Make sure the grounding terminal of the AC power receptacle is reliably grounded.

· Install a lightning arrester at the input end of the power module to enhance the lightning protection capability of the power module.

· To prevent signal ports from getting damaged by overvoltage or overcurrent caused by lightning strikes, route interface cables only indoors. If part of the network cable of an Ethernet port must be routed outdoors, connect a lightning arrester to the cable before you plug the cable into the port.

Power supply

Verify that the power system at the installation site meets the firewall power requirements, including the power input method and rated input voltage. For more information, see "Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications."

Installation tools

No installation tools are provided with the firewall. Prepare them yourself as required.

Table1-4 Installation tools


Flat-head screwdriver	Phillips screwdriver	Needle-nose pliers	Marker	Rubber hammer

Diagonal pliers	ESD wrist strap	Wire stripper	Crimping tool	Hammer drill

Installation accessories

Table1-5 Installation accessories


Mounting bracket	M4 mounting bracket screw	M6 rack screw (user supplied)	Rubber feet

Cage nut (user supplied)	Grounding cable	Power cord retainer clip	Screw anchor and screw

Console cable	Power cord	F100-C-A6-WL 4G antenna	Wi-Fi antenna

Pre-installation checklist

Table1-6 Pre-installation checklist

Item		Requirements	Result
Installation site	Ventilation	· There is a minimum clearance of 100 mm (3.94 in) around the inlet and outlet air vents for heat dissipation of the firewall chassis. · A good ventilation system is available at the installation site.
	Ambient temperature	· Operating: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) · Storage: –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
	Ambient humidity	5% RH to 95% RH, noncondensing
	Cleanness	· Dust concentration ≤ 3 × 104 particles/m3 · No dust on desk within three days
	ESD prevention	· The equipment, workbench, and rack are reliably grounded. · The equipment room is dust-proof. · The humidity and temperature are at an acceptable level. · Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded when installing removable components.
	EMI prevention	· Take effective measures to protect the power system from the power grid system. · Separate the protection ground of the firewall from the grounding device or lightning protection grounding device as far as possible. · Keep the firewall far away from radio stations, radar and high-frequency devices working in high current. · Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary.
	Lightning protection	· The grounding cable of the chassis is reliably grounded. · The grounding terminal of the AC power receptacle is reliably grounded. · (Optional.) A power lightning arrester is installed.
	Power supply	Verify that the power system at the installation site meets the firewall power requirements, including the power input method and rated input voltage.
	Rack-mounting requirements	· Make sure the cabinet is equipped with a good ventilation system. · The rack is sturdy enough to support the weight of the firewall and installation accessories. · The size of the rack is appropriate for the firewall. · The front and rear of the rack are a minimum of 0.8 m (31.50 in) away from walls or other devices.
Safety precautions	· The firewall is far away from any moist area and heat source. · The emergency power switch in the equipment room is located.
Tools and accessories	· Installation accessories supplied with the firewall · User-supplied tools
Reference	· Documents shipped with the firewall · Online documents

Installing the firewall

WARNING!

Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open the chassis, contact H3C for permission. Otherwise, H3C shall not be liable for any consequence.

The installation procedure is the same for the H3C SecPath F100-C-A-W series firewalls. This document uses the F100-C-A6-WL firewall as an example.

Figure1-3 Firewall installation flow

Mounting the firewall on a workbench

IMPORTANT:

· Ensure good ventilation and a minimum clearance of 100 mm (3.94 in) around the chassis for heat dissipation.

· Avoid placing heavy objects on the firewall.

If a standard 19-inch rack is not available, you can place the firewall on a workbench.

To mount the firewall on a workbench:

1. Verify that the workbench is sturdy and reliably grounded.

2. Place the firewall upside down on the workbench and clean the four round holes in the chassis bottom with a dry cloth.

3. Attach the four rubber feet to the round holes in the chassis bottom.

4. Place the firewall with upside up on the workbench.

Figure1-4 Mounting the firewall on a workbench

Installing the firewall in a standard 19-inch rack

WARNING!

To avoid bodily injury and device damage, use a minimum of two persons to rack-mount the firewall.

CAUTION:

For adequate heat dissipation, ensure a distance of 1U (44.45 mm, or 1.75 in) between the chassis and other devices in the rack.

To install the firewall in a standard 19-inch rack:

1. Unpack the firewall and accessories.

2. Mark the cage nut installation positions on the front rack posts by using the mounting brackets.

3. Install cage nuts.

Figure1-5 Installing cage nuts

4. Use the provided M4 mounting bracket screws to secure the mounting brackets to both sides of the firewall.

Figure1-6 Securing mounting brackets to the firewall

5. Mount the firewall in the rack. Use M6 rack screws to secure the mounting brackets to the front rack posts.

Figure1-7 Mounting the firewall in the rack

Mount the firewall on a wall

1. Unpack the firewall and accessories.

2. Mark two installation holes spaced 102 mm (4.02 in) apart on the wall.

3. Drill holes with a diameter of 6 mm (0.24 in) and a depth of 22 mm (0.87 in) at the marked locations.

4. Hammer a screw anchor into each hole and drive a screw into each screw anchor, leaving 1.5 mm (0.06 in) of the screw exposed to hang the firewall on.

Make sure the screw anchors and screws are secured in place.

5. Hold the firewall with its front panel facing downwards, align the installation holes on the firewall with the screws on the wall, and set the holes over the screws.

6. Verify that the firewall is securely mounted on the wall. Do not let go of your hands from the firewall until you are sure of the secure mounting of the firewall.

7. Connect the firewall to the grounding facility of the building.

Figure1-8 Mounting the firewall on a wall

Grounding the firewall

WARNING!

· Correctly connecting the firewall grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection.

· Do not connect the firewall grounding cable to a fire main or lightning rod.

If you mount the firewall on a wall, connect the firewall to the grounding facility of the building. For other installation methods, you can ground the firewall in one of the following ways, depending on the grounding conditions available at the installation site.

Grounding the firewall with a grounding strip

If a grounding strip is available at the installation site, connect the grounding cable through the grounding strip.

To connect the grounding cable:

1. Remove the grounding screw from the firewall chassis.

2. Attach the grounding screw to the ring terminal of the grounding cable.

3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the grounding screw into the grounding hole on the firewall.

4. Remove the hex nut from the grounding strip.

5. Use needle-nose pliers to bend a hook at the other end of the grounding cable. Attach the hook to the grounding point, and secure the hook with a screw.

Figure1-9 Grounding the firewall with a grounding strip

Grounding the firewall with the grounding terminal on the rack

1. Remove the grounding screw from the firewall chassis.

2. Attach the grounding screw to the ring terminal of the grounding cable.

3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the grounding screw into the grounding hole on the firewall.

4. Remove the grounding screw from the grounding point on the rack.

5. Use needle-nose pliers to bend a hook at the other end of the grounding cable. Attach the hook to the grounding point, and secure the hook with the screw.

Figure1-10 Grounding the firewall with the grounding terminal on the rack

Installing optional components

(Optional) Installing a SIM card

CAUTION:

· Before installing or removing a SIM card, make sure the firewall is powered off.

· Do not touch the components on the SIM card.

· To avoid damaging the SIM card slot, do not use excessive force when installing a SIM card.

Only the F100-C-A6-WL supports SIM cards.

No SIM card is provided with the firewall. Purchase one as required.

If you are not to install a SIM card, install a filler panel over the empty SIM card slot to avoid damage caused by build-up dust.

To install a SIM card:

1. Face the rear panel of the firewall. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the SIM card slot cover and take off the cover.

2. Gently insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot along the guide rails until it clicks into place.

3. Reinstall the cover and fasten the screw on the cover.

Figure1-11 Installing a SIM card

If you want to replace the SIM card, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the cover form the SIM card slot.

2. Push the SIM card inward until it pops out. Then remove the SIM card from the slot.

3. Install a new SIM card.

If you are not to install a SIM card, reinstall the cover over the empty SIM card slot to avoid ESD damage caused by dust or object intrusions.

(Optional) Installing a lightning arrester for a network port

IMPORTANT:

Read the instructions for the lightning arrester carefully before you install it.

No lightning arrester is provided with the firewall. Purchase one as needed.

If part of the network cable of an Ethernet port must be routed outdoors, connect a lightning arrester to the cable before you plug the cable into the port. If more than one Ethernet ports on the firewall are connected with network cables routed outdoors, connect a lightning arrester to each cable.

(Optional) Installing a lightning arrester for an AC power module

No lightning arrester is provided with the firewall. Purchase one as needed.

If part of the AC power cord is routed outdoors, install a lightning arrester to the power input end to protect the firewall from being damaged by lightning strikes. You can attach the lightning arrester for an AC power module to the rack, workbench, or a wall of the equipment room.

For more information about how to install and maintain a lightning arrester for AC power modules, see the documents provided with the lightning arrester.

Installing a Wi-Fi antenna

1. Face the rear panel of the firewall.

2. Attach the Wi-Fi antenna to the firewall and fold the antenna to an angle of 90 degrees.

Figure1-12 Installing a Wi-Fi antenna

Installing a 4G antenna

Only the F100-C-A6-WL supports 4G antennas.

To install a 4G antenna:

1. Face the rear panel of the firewall.

2. Attach the 4G antenna to the firewall and fasten it and then fold the antenna to an angle of 90 degrees.

Figure1-13 Installing a 4G antenna

3. (Optional.) If the 4G signal is not strong at the device location, you can use an extension cable for the antenna and place the 4G antenna in a location where the 4G signal is strong.

No extension cable is provided with the firewall. Purchase one as required. To avoid extension cable incompatibility with the firewall, contact the H3C sales personnel or sales agents for compatible extension cables.

Figure1-14 Installing an extension cable for a 4G antenna

Connecting Ethernet cables

The Ethernet copper ports on the firewall support auto-MDI/MDIX. You can use either straight-through or cross-over network cables to connect the ports. For more information about Ethernet twisted pair cables, see "Ethernet twisted pair cable."

To connect an Ethernet cable:

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the copper Ethernet port of the firewall, and the other end to the Ethernet port of the peer device.

2. Examine whether the LEDs of the Ethernet port are normal. For more information about LEDs, see "Appendix B LEDs."

After connecting the firewall to the network, you can use the ping or tracert command to examine network connectivity. For more information, see the related command reference.

Connecting an AC power cord

CAUTION:

Make sure the grounding cable of the firewall is correctly connected and the power source is powered off before connecting the power cord.

To connect an AC power cord:

1. Attach the hooks of the power cord retainer clip into the holes on the top of the AC-input power receptacle, and pull the power cord retainer clip upwards.

2. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC-input power receptacle on the firewall.

3. Pull the power cord retainer clip downwards and secure the connector to the power receptacle.

4. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power source.

Figure1-15 Connecting an AC power cord

Verifying the installation

Verify the following items to ensure correct installation:

· There is enough space for heat dissipation around the firewall.

· The firewall and its components are installed securely. The screws are fastened tightly.

· The power source specifications are as required by the firewall.

· The grounding cable and power cords are connected correctly.

Accessing the firewall

By default, the firewall uses the scheme access authentication mode. The username and password are both admin.

Setting up the configuration environment and configuring terminal parameters

You can connect the console port on the firewall to a configuration terminal (a PC for example) for accessing the firewall for the first time.

You must run a terminal emulator program, TeraTermPro or PuTTY, on your configuration terminal and configure the following settings for the terminal. For more information about the terminal emulator programs, see the user guides for these programs.

· Bits per second—9600.

· Data bits—8.

· Stop bits—1.

· Parity—None.

· Flow control—None.

Starting the firewall

Pre-start checking

WARNING!

Locate the emergency power-off switch in the room before powering on the firewall so you can quickly shut power off when an electrical accident occurs.

Before powering on the firewall, verify that the following conditions are met:

· The power cord and grounding cable are correctly connected.

· The power source specifications meet the firewall requirements.

· The firewall is connected correctly to a configuration terminal (a PC for example). The configuration terminal has been started and the parameters have been set correctly. For more information, see "Setting up the configuration environment and configuring terminal parameters."

Starting the firewall and observing the initial startup conditions

1. Turn on the circuit breakers to power on the firewall.

2. Observe the initial startup conditions to verify that the firewall starts up correctly.

¡ The LEDs on the front panel indicate that the device is operating correctly. For more information about LEDs, see "Appendix B LEDs."

¡ The configuration terminal displays the following information:

System is starting...

Press Ctrl+D to access BASIC-BOOTWARE MENU...

Press Ctrl+T to start heavy memory test.

Booting Normal Extended BootWare

The Extended BootWare is self-decompressing...Done.

****************************************************************************

* *

* H3C SecPath BootWare, Version 1.03 *

* *

****************************************************************************

Compiled Date : Aug 10 2018

Memory Type : DDR3 SDRAM

Memory Size : 2048MB

Memory Speed : 667MHz

Flash Size : 16MB

Nandflash Size : 256MB

PCB Version : Ver.A

BootWare Validating...

Press Ctrl+B to access EXTENDED-BOOTWARE MENU...

Loading the main image files...

Loading file flash:/f1010fww-cmw710-system-E9524P11.bin......................

............................................................................

............................Done.

Loading file flash:/f1010fww-cmw710-boot-E9524P11.bin..........Done.

Image file flash:/f1010fww-cmw710-boot-E9524P11.bin is self-decompressing....

.Done.

System image is starting...

Cryptographic algorithms tests passed.

Line con0 is available.

Press ENTER to get started.

Press Enter to access user view of the firewall.

NOTE:

To access the EXTENDED-BOOTWARE menu, press Ctrl+B within four seconds at the prompt "Press Ctrl+B to access EXTENDED-BOOTWARE MENU." If you do not press Ctrl+B at the prompt, the system starts to read and decompress program files. To enter the EXTENDED-BOOT menu afterwards, you need to reboot the device.

Logging in to the firewall

You can use the following methods to access and manage the firewall. For more information about logging in to the firewall, see the configuration guides and command references for the firewall.

· Logging in from the Web interface

· Logging in from the console port

· Logging in through Telnet

Logging in from the Web interface

IMPORTANT:

After accessing the Web interface with the default account, modify the password of the default account or create a new administrator account and delete the default account as a best practice.

At the first login from the Web interface, you can use the default account or use an account created from the CLI.

The default Web interface login information is as follows:

· Username—admin

· Password—admin

· IP address of the Ethernet management port GigabitEthernet 1/0/0—192.168.0.1/24

To log in to the firewall from the Web interface by using the default account:

1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect a PC to the Ethernet management port GigabitEthernet 1/0/0 on the firewall.

2. Configure an IP address in subnet 192.168.0.0/24 for the PC. Make sure the PC and the firewall are reachable to each other.

The PC must use a different IP address than the Ethernet management interface.

3. Start a browser, enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar, and press Enter.

4. Enter the default username admin and password admin and then click Login.

Logging in from the console port

To log in from the console port, see "Setting up the configuration environment and configuring terminal parameters."

Logging in through Telnet

1. Log in to the firewall through the console port, and enable the Telnet function in system view by using the telnet server enable command.

2. Enter VTY user line view, and configure the authentication mode, user role, and common properties in VTY user line view.

By default, the authentication mode is scheme, and the username and password are admin.

3. Connect a PC to the Ethernet management port GigabitEthernet 1/0/0 on the firewall.

4. Specify an IP address for the network port of the PC. The IP address must be in subnet 192.168.0.0/24 and cannot be 192.168.0.1.

5. Run the Telnet client on the PC and enter the default login information.

Hardware management and maintenance

NOTE:

Command outputs vary by firewall model and software version. For more information about the commands used in this chapter, see the configuration guides and command references for the firewall.

Displaying detailed information about the firewall

Use the display device verbose command to display detailed information about the firewall, including the running status and hardware version.

<Sysname> display device verbose

Slot 1 SubSlot 0 info:

Status : Normal

Type : F100-C-A6-WL

PCB 1 Ver : VER.A

Software Ver : 9601P03

CPU Ver : 1.0

CPLD_A : 0.0

CPLD_B : 0.0

CFCard Num : 0

Displaying the software and hardware version information of the firewall

Use the display version command to display the software and hardware version information of the firewall.

<Sysname> display version

H3C Comware Software, Version 7.1.064, Alpha 9601P03

H3C SecPath F100-C-A6-WL uptime is 1 week, 4 days, 2 hours, 47 minutes

Boot image: flash:/f1010fww-cmw710-boot-a9601p03.bin

Boot image version: 7.1.064, Alpha 9601P03

Compiled Nov 07 2018 16:00:00

System image: flash:/f1010fww-cmw710-system-a9601p03.bin

System image version: 7.1.064, Alpha 9601P03

Compiled Nov 07 2018 16:00:00

Feature image(s) list:

flash:/f1010fww-cmw710-devkit-a9601p03.bin, version: 7.1.064

Compiled Nov 07 2018 16:00:00

SLOT 1

CPU type: Multi-core CPU

DDR3 SDRAM Memory 2032M bytes

Board PCB Version:Ver.A

Basic BootWare Version: 1.03

Extend BootWare Version: 1.03

[SubSlot 0]8GE (Hardware)Ver.A, (Driver)1.0

Boot Type: Warm

Displaying the electrical label information of the firewall

Use the display device manuinfo command to display the electrical label information of the firewall.

<Sysname> display device manuinfo

Slot 1 CPU 0:

DEVICE_NAME : SecPath F100-C-A6-WL

DEVICE_SERIAL_NUMBER : 219801A1TAH16C000002

MAC_ADDRESS : D461-FE39-D20C

MANUFACTURING_DATE : 2017-01-13

VENDOR_NAME : H3C

Power 0:

The operation is not supported on the specified power.

Table1-7 Output description

Field	Description
DEVICE_NAME	Firewall name.
DEVICE_SERIAL_NUMBER	Firewall serial number.
MAC_ADDRESS	MAC address of the firewall.
MANUFACTURING_DATE	Manufacturing date of the firewall.
VENDOR_NAME	Vendor name.

Displaying the CPU usage of the firewall

Use the display cpu-usage command to display the CPU usage of the firewall.

<Sysname> display cpu-usage

Slot 1 CPU 0 CPU usage:

3% in last 5 seconds

3% in last 1 minute

3% in last 5 minutes

Table1-8 Output description

Field	Description
Slot 1 CPU 0 CPU usage	CPU 0 usage information.
3% in last 5 seconds	Average CPU usage in the last 5 seconds. (After the firewall boots, the firewall calculates and records the average CPU usage at the interval of 5 seconds.)
3% in last 1 minute	Average CPU usage in the last minute. (After the firewall boots, the firewall calculates and records the average CPU usage at the interval of 1 minute.)
3% in last 5 minutes	Average CPU usage in the last 5 minutes. (After the firewall boots, the firewall calculates and records the average CPU usage at the interval of 5 minutes.)

Displaying the memory usage of the firewall

Use the display memory command to display the memory information of the firewall.

<Sysname> display memory

Memory statistics are measured in KB:

Slot 1:

Total Used Free Shared Buffers Cached FreeRatio

Mem: 2013916 638112 1375804 0 2292 258920 70.2%

-/+ Buffers/Cache: 376900 1637016

Swap: 0 0 0

Table1-9 Output description

Field	Description
Mem	Memory usage information.
Total	Total size of the physical memory space that can be allocated. The memory space is virtually divided into two parts. Part 1 is used for kernel codes, kernel management, and ISSU functions. Part 2 can be allocated and used for such tasks as running service modules and storing files. The size of part 2 equals the total size minus the size of part 1.
Used	Used physical memory.
Free	Free physical memory.
Shared	Physical memory shared by processes.
Buffers	Physical memory used for buffers.
Cached	Physical memory used for caches.
FreeRatio	Free memory ratio.
-/+ Buffers/Cache	-/+ Buffers/Cache:used = Mem:Used – Mem:Buffers – Mem:Cached, which indicates the physical memory used by applications. -/+ Buffers/Cache:free = Mem:Free + Mem:Buffers + Mem:Cached, which indicates the physical memory available for applications.
Swap	Swap memory.

Displaying the operational status of the power module

The firewall has a fixed power module. Use the display power command to display the operational status of the power module.

<Sysname> display power

Slot 1 Power 0 Status: Normal

Table1-10 Output description

Field	Description
Power	Number of the power module.
Status	Power module state: · Normal—The power module is operating correctly. · Absent—The power module is not present. · Abnormal—The power module is faulty.

Field

Description

Power

Number of the power module.

Status

Power module state:

· Normal—The power module is operating correctly.

· Absent—The power module is not present.

· Abnormal—The power module is faulty.

Displaying the operational statistics of the firewall

When you perform routine maintenance or the system fails, you might need to view the operational information of each functional module for locating failures. Typically you need to run display commands one by one. To collect more information one time, you can execute the display diagnostic-information command in any view to display or save the operational statistics of multiple functional modules of the firewall.

· Save the operational statistics of each functional module of the firewall:

<Sysname> display diagnostic-information

Save or display diagnostic information (Y=save, N=display)? [Y/N]:y

Please input the file name(*.tar.gz)[flash:/diag.tar.gz]:

Diagnostic information is outputting to flash:/diag.tar.gz.

Please wait...

Save successfully.

To view the diag.gz file:

a. Execute the gunzip diag.gz command in user view to decompress the file.

b. Execute the more diag command.

c. Press Pg Up and Pg Down.

· Display the operational statistics for each functional module of the firewall:

<Sysname> display diagnostic-information

<Sysname>display diagnostic-information

Save or display diagnostic information (Y=save, N=display)? [Y/N]:n

===============================================

===============display cpu===============

Slot 1 CPU 0 CPU usage:

13% in last 5 seconds

13% in last 1 minute

13% in last 5 minutes

...

Rebooting the firewall

CAUTION:

· If the main system software image file does not exist, do not use the reboot command to reboot the firewall. Specify the main system software image file first, and then reboot the firewall.

· The precision of the rebooting timer is 1 minute. 1 minute before the rebooting time, the firewall prompts "REBOOT IN ONE MINUTE" and reboots in one minute.

· If you are performing file operations when the firewall is to be rebooted, the system does not execute the reboot command for security.

To reboot a firewall, use one of the following methods:

· Use the reboot command to reboot the firewall immediately.

· Enable the scheduled reboot function at the CLI. You can set a time at which the firewall can automatically reboot, or set a delay so that the firewall can automatically reboot within the delay.

· Power on the firewall after powering it off, which is also called hard reboot or cold start. H3C does not recommend that you use this method because it might cause data loss and hardware damages.

To reboot the firewall immediately:

Task	Command	Remarks
Reboot the firewall immediately.	reboot	Available in user view.

To enable the scheduled reboot function:

Task	Command	Remarks
Enable the scheduled reboot function.	· Enable the scheduled reboot function and specify a specific reboot time and date: scheduler reboot at · Enable the scheduled reboot function and specify a reboot waiting time: scheduler reboot delay	Use either approach. The scheduled reboot function is disabled by default. Available in user view.

Task

Command

Remarks

Enable the scheduled reboot function.

· Enable the scheduled reboot function and specify a specific reboot time and date:
scheduler reboot at

· Enable the scheduled reboot function and specify a reboot waiting time:
scheduler reboot delay

Use either approach.

The scheduled reboot function is disabled by default.

Available in user view.

Troubleshooting

Power failure

Symptom

The firewall cannot be powered on, and the power status LED (PWR) on the front panel is off.

Solution

To resolve the issue:

1. Turn off the circuit breaker for power input to the firewall.

2. Verify that the power source is as required by the firewall.

3. Verify that the power cord is firmly connected.

4. Verify that the power cord is in good condition.

5. If the issue persists, contact your local sales agent.

Configuration terminal display issue

Symptom

The configuration terminal displays nothing or garbled text when the firewall is powered on.

Solution

To resolve the issue:

1. Verify that the power system is operating correctly.

2. Verify that the console cable is correctly connected.

3. Verify that the console cable is connected to the serial port configured on the configuration terminal.

4. Verify that the configuration terminal parameters are configured as follows:

¡ Baud rate—9600.

¡ Data bits—8.

¡ Parity—None.

¡ Stop bits—1.

¡ Flow control—None.

¡ Terminal emulation—VT100.

5. Verify that the console cable is in good condition.

6. If the issue persists, contact your local sales agent.

Password loss

To deal with loss of the password used for accessing the firewall through the console port, see the release notes for the firewall.

Software loading failure

Symptom

The device fails in software loading.

Solution

To resolve the issue:

1. Verify that the physical ports are correctly connected.

2. Examine the software loading process displayed on the TeraTermPro or PuTTY for errors. Possible errors include:

¡ Inconsistent baud rates configured for XMODEM and the TeraTermPro or PuTTY.

¡ Incorrect IP address, software name, or TFTP serve path for TFTP.

¡ Incorrect IP address, software name, username, or password for FTP.

3. If the issue persists, contact your local sales agent.

Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications

Chassis views

F100-C-A3-W/F100-C-A5-W

Front panel

The F100-C-A3-W/F100-C-A5-W firewall provides the following ports on the front panel:

· Eight 10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing Ethernet copper ports.

· One USB port.

· One console port.

Figure1-16 Front panel

(1) Reset button	(2) USB port
(3) Console port	(4) 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports
(5) LEDs	(6) Management Ethernet port GE1/0/0

Rear panel

The F100-C-A3-W/F100-C-A5-W firewall provides one AC-input power receptacle and one WLAN module on the rear panel.

Figure1-17 Rear panel

(1) Grounding screw	(2) AC-input power receptacle
(3) WLAN module	(4) Wi-Fi antenna connector 0
(5) Wi-Fi antenna connector 1	(6) WLAN module status LED
(7) WLAN module console port (used by technical support for debugging only)

F100-C-A6-WL

Front panel

The F100-C-A6-WL firewall provides the following ports on the front panel:

· Eight 10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing Ethernet copper ports.

· One USB port.

· One console port.

Figure1-18 Front panel

(1) Reset button	(2) USB port
(3) Console port	(4) 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports
(5) LEDs	(6) Management Ethernet port GE1/0/0

Rear panel

The F100-C-A6-WL firewall provides one AC-input power receptacle, two 4G antenna ports, one SIM card slot, and one WLAN module.

Figure1-19 Rear panel

(1) Grounding screw	(2) AC-input power receptacle
(3) 4G antenna connector 1	(4) 4G antenna connector 2
(5) WLAN module	(6) Wi-Fi antenna connector 0
(7) Wi-Fi antenna connector 1	(8) WLAN module status LED
(9) WLAN module console port (used by technical support for debugging only)
(10) SIM card slot

Technical specifications

Dimensions and weights

Table1-11 Dimensions and weights

Item	Specification
Dimensions (H × W × D), excluding rubber feet and mounting brackets	43.6 × 330 × 230 mm (1.72 × 12.99 × 9.06 in)
Weight	2.2 kg (4.85 lb)

Storage media

Table1-12 Storage media specifications

Item

Specification

Flash

· 16MB NOR flash

· 512MB NAND flash

Memory

2GB DDR3

Power consumption

Table1-13 Power consumption

Model	System power consumption
F100-C-A3-W/F100-C-A5-W	25 W
F100-C-A6-WL	30 W

Power specifications

Table1-14 Power specifications

Item	Specification
Rated input voltage range	100 VAC to 240 VAC @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Maximum input current	1 A
Maximum power	36 W

Port specifications

Ports and slots

Table1-15 Fixed ports and slots

Item	Description
Console port	1
USB port	1 (host mode, type A connector)
Fixed Ethernet port	8 × GE copper ports
Expansion slot	Not supported
SIM card slot	· F100-C-A3-W/F100-C-A5-W: Not supported · F100-C-A6-WL: 1 (standard SIM card)
4G antenna connector	· F100-C-A3-W/F100-C-A5-W: Not supported · F100-C-A6-WL: 2
Wi-Fi antenna connector	2

Console port

Table1-16 Console port specifications

Item	Specification
Connector	RJ-45
Standard compliance	RS-232
Baud rate	9600 bps (default) to 115200 bps
Cable type	Common asynchronous serial port cable
Transmission distance	≤ 15 m (49.21 ft)
Services	· Connection to an ASCII terminal · Connection to the serial port of a local PC running the terminal emulation program · CLI

GE copper port

Table1-17 GE copper port specifications

Item	Specification
Connector	RJ-45
Standard compliance	802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab
Auto-MDI/MDIX	Supported
Cable type	Category 5 or above twisted pair cable
Transmission distance	100 m (328.08 ft)
Data rate and duplex mode	10/100/100 Mbps autosensing: · 10 Mbps, half/full-duplex auto-negotiation · 100 Mbps, half/full-duplex auto-negotiation · 1000 Mbps, full-duplex auto-negotiation

NOTE:

The Ethernet ports on NICs are typically media dependent interface (MDI) ports. The ports on hubs and LAN switches are typically media dependent interface crossover (MDIX) ports.

WLAN module ports

The WLAN module (model: SIC-AP320) is a WLAN access module that sends and receives wireless packets. It has two Wi-Fi antenna connectors and is compliant with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. It supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Table1-18 WLAN module ports

Item	Specification
Connector	RJ-45
Port	One console port
Port standard	Console port: RS/EIA-232
RF interface	· Radio 1: 5 GHz, MIMO 1 × 1 · Radio 2: 2.4 GHz, MIMO 2 × 2
Cable	Console port: Common asynchronous serial port cable

Appendix B LEDs

Table1-19 LED description for the F100-C-A3-W/F100-C-A5-W firewall

LED	Mark	Status	Description
System status LED	SYS	Off	The firewall is not powered on or has failed.
		Slow flashing green	The firewall is operating correctly.
		Fast flashing green	The firewall is loading software.
Power status LED	PWR	Off	The power system is faulty.
Power status LED	PWR	Steady green	The power system is operating correctly.
10/100/1000BASE-T copper port LED	10/100/1000BASE-T	Off	No link is present.
		Steady green	A link is present.
		Flashing green	The port is receiving and sending data.

Table1-20 LED description for the F100-C-A6-WL firewall

LED	Mark	Status	Description
System status LED	SYS	Off	The firewall is not powered on or has failed.
		Slow flashing green	The firewall is operating correctly.
		Fast flashing green	The firewall is loading software.
Power status LED	PWR	Off	The power system is faulty.
Power status LED	PWR	Steady green	The power system is operating correctly.
4G module LED	LTE	Off	The 4G module is faulty or in airplane mode.
		Flashing green (1 Hz)	The 4G module is searching for a network.
		Flashing green (0.3 Hz)	The 4G module has connected to a network.
		Flashing green (2.5 Hz)	The 4G module is transmitting data.
10/100/1000BASE-T copper port LED	10/100/1000BASE-T	Off	No link is present.
		Steady green	A link is present.
		Flashing green	The port is receiving and sending data.

Table1-21 LED description for the WLAN module (SIC-AP320)

LED	Mark	Status	Description
WLAN module status LED	SYS	Steady amber	The firewall is starting up.
		Flashing green	The 2.4 GHz radio has client access.
		Flashing amber	The 5 GHz radio has client access.
		Alternating between yellow and amber	Both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios have client access.

Appendix C Cables

Console cable

A console cable is an 8-core shielded cable with an RJ-45 connector at one end and a DB9 female connector at the other end. It is used to connect the console port on the firewall to a serial port on a configuration terminal (for example, a PC):

· Connect the DB9 female connector of the cable to the 8-core serial port on the configuration terminal.

· Connect the RJ-45 connector of the cable to the console port on the firewall.

Figure1-20 Console cable

Table1-22 Console cable pinouts

· RJ-45	· Signal	· Direction	· DB-9
· 1	· RTS	· ←	· 7
· 2	· DTR	· ←	· 4
· 3	· TXD	· ←	· 3
· 4	· CD	· →	· 1
· 5	· GND	· -	· 5
· 6	· RXD	· →	· 2
· 7	· DSR	· →	· 6
· 8	· CTS	· →	· 8

Ethernet twisted pair cable

Introduction

An Ethernet twisted pair cable consists of four pairs of insulated copper wires twisted together. Every wire uses a different color, and has a diameter of about 1 mm (0.04 in). A pair of twisted copper cables can cancel the electromagnetic radiation of each other, and reduce interference of external sources. An Ethernet twisted pair cable mainly transmits analog signals and is advantageous in transmitting data over shorter distances. It is the commonly used transmission media of the Ethernet. The maximum transmission distance of the Ethernet twisted pair cable is 100 m (328.08 ft). To extend the transmission distance, you can connect two twisted pair cable segments with a repeater. At most four repeaters can be added, which means five segments can be joined together to provide a transmission distance of 500 m (1640.42 ft).

Ethernet twisted pair cables can be classified into category 3, category 4, category 5, category 5e, category 6, and category 7 cables based on performance. In LANs, category 5, category 5e, and category 6 are commonly used.

Table1-23 Description for commonly used Ethernet twisted pair cables

· Type	· Description
· Category 5	· Suitable for data transmission at a maximum speed of 100 Mbps
· Category 5e	· Suitable for data transmission at a maximum speed of 1000 Mbps
· Category 6	· Suitable for data transmission at a speed higher than 1 Gbps

Based on whether a metal shielding is used, Ethernet twisted pair cables can be classified into shielded twisted pair (STP) and unshielded twisted pair (UTP). An STP cable provides a metallic braid between the twisted pairs and the outer jacket. This metallic braid helps reduce radiation, prevent information from being listened, and eliminate external electromagnetic interference (EMI) of external sources. STPs have strict application requirements and are expensive although they provide better EMI prevention performance than UTPs, so in most LANs, UTPs are commonly used.

An Ethernet twisted pair cable connects network devices through the RJ-45 connectors at the two ends. Figure1-21 shows the pinouts of an RJ-45 connector.

Figure1-21 RJ-45 connector pinout

NOTE:

The RJ-45 Ethernet ports of the firewall use category 5 or higher Ethernet twisted pair cables for connection.

EIA/TIA cabling specifications define two standards, 568A and 568B, for cable pinouts.

· Standard 568A—pin 1: white/green stripe, pin 2: green solid, pin 3: white/orange stripe, pin 4: blue solid, pin 5: white/blue stripe, pin 6: orange solid, pin 7: white/brown stripe, pin 8: brown solid.

· Standard 568B—pin 1: white/orange stripe, pin 2: orange solid, pin 3: white/green stripe, pin 4: blue solid, pin 5: white/blue stripe, pin 6: green solid, pin 7: white/brown stripe, pin 8: brown solid.

Ethernet twisted pair cables can be classified into straight-through and crossover cables based on their pinouts.

· Straight-through—The pinouts at both ends are T568B compliant, as shown in Figure1-22.

· Crossover—The pinouts are T568B compliant at one end and T568A compliant at the other end, as shown in Figure1-23.

Figure1-22 Straight-through cable

Figure1-23 Crossover cable

Select an Ethernet twisted pair cable according to the RJ-45 Ethernet port type on your device. An RJ-45 Ethernet port can be MDI (for routers and PCs) or MDIX (for switches). Table1-24 and Table1-25 show their pinouts.

Table1-24 RJ-45 MDI port pinouts

· Pin	· 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX		· 1000BASE-T
· Pin	· Signal	· Function	· Signal	· Function
· 1	· Tx+	· Sends data	· BIDA+	· Bi-directional data cable A+
· 2	· Tx-	· Sends data	· BIDA-	· Bi-directional data cable A-
· 3	· Rx+	· Receives data	· BIDB+	· Bi-directional data cable B+
· 4	· Reserved	· N/A	· BIDC+	· Bi-directional data cable C+
· 5	· Reserved	· N/A	· BIDC-	· Bi-directional data cable C-
· 6	· Rx-	· Receives data	· BIDB-	· Bi-directional data cable B-
· 7	· Reserved	· N/A	· BIDD+	· Bi-directional data cable D+
· 8	· Reserved	· N/A	· BIDD-	· Bi-directional data cable D-

Table1-25 RJ-45 MDIX port pinouts

· Pin	· 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX		· 1000BASE-T
· Pin	· Signal	· Function	· Signal	· Function
· 1	· Rx+	· Receives data	· BIDB+	· Bi-directional data cable B+
· 2	· Rx-	· Receives data	· BIDB-	· Bi-directional data cable B-
· 3	· Tx+	· Sends data	· BIDA+	· Bi-directional data cable A+
· 4	· Reserved	· N/A	· BIDD+	· Bi-directional data cable D+
· 5	· Reserved	· N/A	· BIDD-	· Bi-directional data cable D-
· 6	· Tx-	· Sends data	· BIDA-	· Bi-directional data cable A-
· 7	· Reserved	· N/A	· BIDC+	· Bi-directional data cable C+
· 8	· Reserved	· N/A	· BIDC-	· Bi-directional data cable C-

To ensure normal communication, the pins for sending data on one port must correspond to the pins for receiving data on the peer port. When both of the ports on the two devices are MDI or MDIX, use a crossover Ethernet cable; when one port is MDI and the other is MDIX, use a straight-through Ethernet cable. To summarize, straight-through and crossover cables connect the following devices:

· Straight-through cables connect devices of different types—for example, router to PC and router to switch.

· Crossover cables connect devices of the same type—for example, switch to switch, router to router, and PC to PC.

If an RJ-45 Ethernet port is enabled with MDI/MDIX autosensing, it can automatically negotiate pin roles.

NOTE:

The RJ-45 Ethernet ports on the firewall support MDI/MDIX autosensing.

Making an Ethernet twisted pair cable

1. Cut the cable to a required length with the crimping tool.

2. Strip off an appropriate length of the cable sheath. The length is typically that of the RJ-45 connector.

3. Untwist the pairs so that they can lay flat, and arrange the colored wires based on the wiring specifications.

4. Cut the top of the wires even with one another. Insert the wires into the RJ-45 connector and make sure the wires extend to the front of the RJ-45 connector and make good contact with the metal contacts in the RJ-45 connector and in the correct order.

5. Crimp the RJ-45 connector with the crimping tool until you hear a click.

6. Use a cable tester to verify the connectivity of the cable.

H3C SecPath F100-C-A-W Firewall Series Installation Guide-6W101

Safety recommendations

ESD prevention guidelines

Wearing an ESD wrist strap

Lightning protection

Installing the firewall

Grounding the firewall

(Optional) Installing a lightning arrester for an AC power module

Connecting an AC power cord

Accessing the firewall

Starting the firewall

Starting the firewall and observing the initial startup conditions

Hardware management and maintenance

Displaying the CPU usage of the firewall

Displaying the memory usage of the firewall

Displaying the operational status of the power module

Displaying the operational statistics of the firewall

Rebooting the firewall

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Solution

Symptom

Solution

Password loss

Symptom

Solution

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