Procedure for inserting or removing extension modules

The process of removing an extension module takes place in three main steps:

  • Step 1: Shut down firewall,

  • Step 2: Remove or insert the module,

  • Step 3: Restart the firewall.

IMPORTANT
Extension modules must only be removed or inserted on appliances that have fully shut down and which are necessarily unplugged from any electrical power supply.

SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+ transceivers for fiber extension modules have to be ordered separately.

SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+ transceivers are hot-swappable (they can be inserted and removed while the appliance is powered on).

No specific licenses are required for adding extension modules.

IMPORTANT
The theoretical bandwidth available for each network slot is:
  • SN710 models: 30Gbps, full-duplex,
  • SN2100 and SN3100 models: 30Gbps, full-duplex on slots 1 and 3,
  • SN-M-Series-520, SN910, SN-M-Series-720, SN-M-Series-920, SN1100 and SN6100 models: 60Gbps, full-duplex
  • SN-L-Series-2200 and SN-L-Series-3200 models: 60Gbps, full-duplex on slot 1.

Sequence of modules

When extension modules are added or removed, ports will be reordered according to the order shown below.

REMINDER
In cases where modules are added subsequently in row 1, the interfaces of the modules in row 2 will be automatically re-ordered.

SN-M-Series-520 model

SN710 model

SN910 model

SN-M-Series-720 and SN-M-Series-920 models

SN1100 model

SN2100 and SN3100 models

SN-L-Series-2200 and SN-L-Series-3200 models

SN6100 model

On SN6100 models, spreading out network modules between both areas is recommended in order to enhance performance. This makes it possible to balance the loads of both CPUs. The first set of modules and the 2 network ports located on the front of the appliance are managed as a priority by the first CPU and the second set by the second CPU.

SN-XL-Series-5200 and SN-XL-Series-6200 models

Inserting an extension module

  1. Shut down the firewall:

    • With the button on the front panel on SN1100, SN2100 and SN3100 models,

    • With the button on the rear panel on SN6100 models,

    • From the administration interface on SN710, SN-M-Series-520, SN910, SN-M-Series-720 and SN-M-Series-920 models.

  2. Once the firewall has fully shut down, ensure that you unplug it from any electrical power supply.
  3. Remove the filler panel by unscrewing the 2 knurled screws and extract it by pulling on both screws.
  4. Present the module to be inserted, push it all the way in (push harder towards the end), then screw in the 2 knurled screws,
  5. Reconnect the firewall to the power supply.
  6. Start the firewall using the power button on the front panel.

Removing an extension module

  1. Shut down the firewall:

    • With the button on the front panel on SN1100, SN2100 and SN3100 models,

    • With the button on the rear panel on SN6100 models,

    • From the administration interface on SN710, SN-M-Series-520, SN910, SN-M-Series-720 and SN-M-Series-920 models.

  2. Once the firewall has fully shut down, ensure that you unplug it from any electrical power supply.
  3. Unscrew the 2 knurled screws and extract the extension module by pulling on both screws.
  4. Put back the filler panel by screwing in the 2 knurled screws.
  5. Reconnect the firewall to the power supply.
  6. Start the firewall using the power button on the front panel.