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Maintenance Scenarios

Note Make sure that you replace the Cisco 170 series HDDs with Cisco supplied HDDs that are specific to and preconfigured for the Cisco 170 series appliance. Please contact Cisco Technical Support for more information or in case of an Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). See the “Contacting Service and Support” section on page 4-3.

You may need to install, remove, or replace a HDD in your Cisco 170 series appliance under the following conditions:

If a single drive fails, you can replace the failed drive. You can hot-swap the failed drive.

If both drives fail simultaneously, you need to return the entire system via an RMA.

Note When you replace a drive, the disk indicator light is a blinking amber indicating a rebuild event. Once the rebuild is completed, the disk indicator light changes to a flashing green.

Replacing the Hard Disk Drives

The Cisco 170 series appliance has two HDDs in a RAID 1 configuration. If one of the HDDs fails, you can remove and install a new HDD.

Caution Make sure that you replace the failed hard disk drive as soon as possible; otherwise, if the remaining hard disk drive fails, all your data is lost.

To remove and install (replace) hard disk drives in the Cisco 170 series appliance, follow these steps:

Step 1 From the front panel of the Cisco 170 series appliance, remove the hard disk drive by pressing the button on the right side of the bay until the lever is released. Pull out the hard disk drive.

Figure 4-1shows the Cisco 170 series appliance with two HDDs.

Figure 4-1 Removing a HDD from the Cisco 170 Series Appliance

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Step 2 On the front panel of the Cisco 170 series appliance, line up the hard disk drive carrier with the hard disk drive bay and push it in until it is seated. Push the lever into place.

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WSAS170K9, WSA S170 specifications

Cisco Systems WSA S170, also known as WSAS170K9, is a next-generation web security appliance designed to safeguard organizations from web-based threats while ensuring secure and policy-compliant internet access. This device brings advanced features, robust technologies, and vital characteristics to help organizations protect their digital assets.

One of the key features of the WSA S170 is its real-time threat intelligence capabilities. Cisco's cloud-based security ecosystem provides continuous updates on emerging threats, ensuring that the appliance can effectively block malicious sites and protect users from phishing attacks. This proactive approach significantly enhances the organization's security posture.

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