PX 5600 Hardware Administration Guide

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Compliance Number: FEI-019

Last Updated: July 1, 2026

The PX 5600

Front view of the Trellix PX 5600 rack appliance showing the perforated grille, Trellix logo, and front handles

The Trellix PX 5600 is a powerful forensics tool that continuously captures packets at a high rate of speed without loss. It enables packet search and retrieval in minutes using an intelligent real-time indexing method.

The Front View

Close-up front view of the PX 5600 with red circled indicators highlighting front-panel items

Front-panel diagram showing numbered callouts (1 to 10) for buttons, reset, and LEDs

1. Power button

The main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supply to the server but maintains standby power. Unplug the appliance before servicing.

2. Reset Button

Reboots the system.

3. Power LED

Steady on

Power on

Blinking at 4 Hz

Checking BIOS/BMC integrity

Blinking at 4Hz and "i" LED is blue

BIOS firmware updating

Two blinks at 4 Hz, one pause 2 Hz and "i" LED blue

BMC firmware updating

Blinking at 1 Hz and "i" LED red

Fault detected

4. LAN 1 LED

Indicates network activity on a LAN when flashing;

5. Power Failure LED

Indicates a power supply module has failed.

6. HDD Activity LED

Indicates activity on the hard drive when flashing.

7. LAN 2 LED

Indicates network activity on a LAN when flashing;

8. Information LED

Alerts operator to several states:

Red, solid

An overheat condition has occurred

Red, blinking at 1 Hz

Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan

Red, blinking at 0.25 Hz

Power failure, check for a non-operational power supply

Red, solid, with Power LED blinking green

Fault detected

Blue and red, blinking at 10 Hz

Recovery mode

Blue, solid

UID has been activated locally to locate the server in a rack environment

Blue, blinking at 1 Hz

UID has been activated using the BMC to locate the server in a rack environment

Blue, blinking at 2 Hz

BMC is resetting

Blue, blinking at 4 Hz

BMC is setting factory defaults

Blue, blinking at 10 Hz with Power LED blinking green

BMC/BIOS firmware is updating

9. Drive Device LED

Each drive carrier displays two status LEDs on the front of the carrier.

10. Drive Device LED

Each drive carrier displays two status LEDs on the front of the carrier.

Drive Carrier LED Indicators

The chassis includes externally accessible SAS/SATA drives. Each drive carrier displays two status LEDs on the front of the carrier.

  • Green: When illuminated, this LED indicates drive activity. It blinks on and off when that particular drive is being accessed This function is controlled by the backplane.

  • Red: When illuminated, this LED indicates a drive failure. You should be notified by your system management software.

Chassis

Front view line drawing of PX 5600 chassis showing multiple drive bays and front handles

  1. Handle Release: Press this tab to release the handle. Use the handle to pull the disk drive carrier from the chassis.

The Rear View

Rear view photograph of PX 5600 showing power supplies, ports, and numbered red callouts pointing to each component

1) Power Supply 1

9) CAP0 (SFP+) Capturing Port

2) Power Supply 2

10) CAP1 (SFP+) Capturing Port

3) Serial Console Port

11) CAP2 (SFP+) Capturing Port

4) USB 2.0 Ports

12) CAP3 (SFP+) Capturing Port

5) USB 3.2 Ports

13) IPMI Port



6) ether1 RJ45 Management Port

14) SAS1 Port for SX 5000 Connections

7) ether2 RJ45 Management Port

15) SAS2 Port for SX 5000 Connections

8) VGA Connector

Power

  • Power: Connect your power source to this port to provide power to the appliance. The appliance comes with one redundant power supply unit for use if the primary unit fails.

I/O Ports

  • USB 2.0: The port is USB 2.0 compliant.

  • Serial Console: Connect to this port to manage the appliance from your terminal.

  • Video: Connect a monitor to this port to view the appliance's command-line interface.

  • USB 3.2: These ports are USB 3.2 compliant.

SAS Ports

Connect the appliance to a SAS port to provide it with additional storage.

Power Supply Indicator

LED Color and State

Power Supply Condition

Solid Green

Indicates that the power supply is on.

Blinking Green

Indicates that the power supply is plugged in and turned off by the system.

Blinking Amber

Indicates that the power supply has a warning condition and continues to operate.

Solid Amber

Indicates that the power supply is plugged in, and is in an abnormal state. The system might need service.

OFF

No AC power to modules.

Management Ports

IPMI: Connect for access to out-of-band management functions, including power control, console redirection, and appliance health status. The connector is a 10/100/1000BASE-Tport.

Management ports ether1 and ether2 are 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports.

Capture Ports

Important

You must not press CTRL-C at any time during capture port configuration. Doing so means packet capture may not work. If you press CTRL-C during configuration, you must re-run the configuration command.

Capture ports CAP0, CAP1, CAP2, and CAP3 support 1G/10G data rate.

The SFP+ connectors accept the following modules:

Module

SKU

10GBASE-SR/1GBASE-SX (LC MMF)

SXSR1G10GR1

10GBASE-LR/1GBASE-LX (LC SMF)

LXLR1G10GR1

10GBASE-CU_5mDAC (5 m direct attach cable)

BASECU10G

1GBASE-T (RJ45)

BASET1G


Note

Uncertified transceiver modules are not supported.


Installation

This chapter provides information about the site requirements of your installation location.

Before You Begin

Follow the steps in this section before you install the appliance.

Before Opening the Box

  • Review the Packing Slip contained in the plastic slip attached to the top of the box. Ensure the shipment contains the correct appliance.

  • Ensure the serial number listed on the Packing Slip matches the one specified on the sticker located on one side of the box.

  • If there appears to be damage to the box, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Unpacking the Appliance

Carefully remove the appliance from the box in an area away from heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields.

Ensure your box contains:

  • The correct appliance model

  • An accessory kit

  • Online Documents Portal Referral

  • A rail kit

Installation Site Guidelines

Follow these guidelines when you select an installation site:

  • Leave enough clearance in front of the rack for its door to open completely without obstruction.

  • Avoid environments that produce heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields.

  • Only install the appliance in a restricted access location such as a service closet or dedicated equipment room.

  • Make sure the location is properly ventilated.  

  • Make sure there is sufficient space for air flow.

Rack Precautions

Trellix recommends that you mount the appliance in a standard 19-inch rack. The vertical hole spacing on the rack rails must meet standard ANSI/EIA-310-C requirements.

Consider the following before installing your appliance in the rack:

  • Ensure the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

  • In a single-rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

  • In a multiple-rack installation, the racks should be coupled together to increase their stability.

  • Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.

  • Only extend one component from the rack at a time—extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

  • Ensure your rack meets the safety requirements of UL 60950-1.

Warning

STABILITY HAZARD: The rack may tip over causing serious personal injury. To prevent injury:

  • Before extending the rack to the installation position, read the installation instructions.

  • Do not put any load on the slide-rail mounted equipment when the rails are extended in the installation position.

  • Do not leave the slide-rail mounted equipment with the rails extended in the installation position.

Server Precautions

Trellix recommends reviewing the electrical and general safety precautions that came with each component you intend to install in the rack.

Review the following before installing the appliance in the rack:

  • Determine the placement of each component in the rack.

  • Ensure there is a minimum clearance of six inches behind the chassis to allow for easy cable management.

  • Install the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack first, then move up.

  • Allow hot-swappable power supply units, disk drives, and transceivers to cool before handling them.

  • Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply to protect your components from voltage spikes, power surges, and failure during a power outage.

  • Keep all of the rack's doors and panels closed when you are not servicing the components.

Rack-Mounting Precautions

Consider the following safety precautions when you install the appliance in the rack:

  • Make sure the appliance is grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

  • Use an electrostatic wrist guard when handling the appliance.

  • At least two technicians should be involved to install the appliance safely.

  • Trellix recommends only individuals with rack-mounting experience should install the appliance.

  • Install the appliance in an environment compatible with the manufacturer's maximum recommended ambient temperature (TMRA) for each component in your rack.

Power Requirements

Ensure your power source has sufficient electrical overload protection. In North America, connect the rack to a power source with over-current protection that complies with UL 489. In Europe, the over-current protection must comply with IEC standards.

Ventilation Requirements

Ventilation and optimal location are essential to the proper operation of the PX Series appliance. Give the unit at least six inches of space around ventilation openings so that adequate ventilation is possible.

The PX Series appliance draws air through the front and expels it out the back. Note the direction of the air intake and exhaust of the other components in the rack to ensure safe ventilation of all components involved.

Cabling Requirements

The PX Series appliance ships with the following cables:

  • (2) 6 ft AC power cord, SVT, 60 degree celsius, 3x18AWG (0.824mm2)

You must provide any additional cables required to connect your system to the network and other devices. Do not exceed the maximum run length of the additional cables you provide.

Rack Installation

This section explains how to install your appliance in a standard 19-inch wide rack with the equipment provided. Because various rack units are available, the assembly procedure may differ slightly from the following instructions. Refer to the installation instructions that came with your rack.

Installing the Inner Rails on the Appliance

  1. Starting with either rail (each works for both sides of the appliance), pull the inner rail from the outer rail until it is fully extended.

  2. Push the arrow-shaped rail-release lever on the inner rail in the direction of the arrow and slide the inner rail out until it is detached from the outer rail.

  3. Align the notches of the inner rail with the tabs on the side of the appliance.

  4. While firmly pressing the inner rail against the appliance, slide it in the direction of the tabs until you hear a click.

  5. Repeat steps 1—4 with the other inner rail on the other side of the appliance.

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

  1. Insert the front end of an outer rail (“Front Bracket” is engraved on the front end) into the front rack column at the desired height. A metal tab will slide and lock onto the column automatically.

  2. Extend the rail until it reaches the rear rack column.

  3. Insert the back end into the rack column at the same height chosen in step 1.

  4. Repeat steps 1—3 with the other outer rail on the other side of the rack.

Mounting the Appliance on the Rack

  1. Align the rear of the inner rails installed on the appliance with the front channels of the outer rails installed on the rack.

  2. Fully slide the appliance into the rack. The inner and outer rails will lock together automatically.

  3. (Optional) Further secure the appliance to the rack by using the captive screws installed on the ears of the appliance.

Attaching Cables to the Appliance

  1. Connect the PX Series appliance to one or more network devices using the cables appropriate to the deployment of your choice.

  2. Connect the power cable or cables to the power port or ports on the back of the appliance.

Turning On the Appliance

Power on the appliance by pressing the power button on the ear to the left of the bezel.

Replacements

This chapter provides information about returning or replacing defective parts of your PX appliance.

Return Process

If you believe you have a defective part or system, you must first contact Trellix Technical Support, who will validate the claim. If the part or system is defective, Technical Support will initiate a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) and guide you through the process. For more information, visit https://www.trellix.com/en-us/support.html.

Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive

Perform the following steps to remove and replace a disk drive:

  1. Remove the bezel at the front of the appliance by sliding the release tab to the right and pulling the bezel away from the chassis.

  2. Locate the disk drive carrier that contains the failed disk drive. The carrier should have a blinking amber LED.

  3. Unlock the disk drive handle by sliding the blue tab to the left.

  4. Push the maroon button on the right to release the latch handle.

  5. Pull the handle to slide the disk drive from its slot.

  6. Insert the new disk drive carrier into the available slot and push in until it clicks.

Removing and Replacing a Power Supply Unit

Perform the following steps to remove and replace a power supply unit (PSU):

  1. At the rear of the appliance, remove the power cable from the failed PSU.

  2. While gripping the handle to the left of the power port and pressing the release lever to the right of it, pull out the failed PSU.

  3. Insert the replacement PSU in the open slot and slide it in until it clicks into place.

  4. Attach the power cable to the new power supply.

Removing and Replacing a Cooling Fan

Perform the following steps to remove and replace a failed fan:

  1. Turn off the appliance.

  2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws securing the middle section of the appliance's top cover.

  3. Remove the middle section of the top cover.

  4. Remove the fan from the appliance by squeezing the plastic release tab and pulling.

  5. Insert the new fan into the empty fan bracket, ensuring it is oriented the same way as the others. You will hear a click when it is secured.

  6. Replace the top cover and secure it with screws.

Appendices

This section provides the appliance hardware specifications.

Appendix 1: System Specifications

The table below provides the technical specifications for the Trellix PX 5600 .

Component

PX 5600 Specifications

Form Factor

2U Rack-Mount

Weight of Appliance

53 lb

Weight of Packaged Appliance

79 lb

Dimensions (W x D x H)

17.2 x 25.5 x 3.5 inches (437 x 647 x 89 mm)

Enclosure

2 RU, fits 19-inch Rack

Management Interfaces

(2) 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports

IPMI

(1) 10/100/1000BASE-T Port

Capture Interfaces

(4) QSFP Ports

SAS Connectors

(2) SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD External Connectors

Memory

128 GB (8 x 16 GB)

Drive Capacity

(12) 10TB HDD 3.5 in. FRU, RAID 6/1.(80TB+10TB)

AC Power Supply

Redundant (1+1), FRU, 920W with Input 100-240V, 11-4.4A, 50-60 Hz IEC60320- C14 inlet

Maximum Power Consumption

797 W

Operating Temperature

5° to 35° C

Maximum Thermal Dissipation

2718 BTU/Hr

Appendix 2: Product Compliance Information

The following table lists the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), low voltage directive (LVD), safety, and other regulatory standards met by the PX 5600 appliance.

Compliance number for the PX 5600 appliance is FEI-019.

EMC

LVD/Safety

Environmental

FCC Part 15 Class-A, CE (Class-A), CNS 13438, CISPR 32, VCCI-CISPR32, EN 55035, EN 55032, EN 61000, ICES-003, KN 32, KN 35

CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 62368

UL 62368

IEC 62368

EN 62368

BS EN 62368

RoHS

REACH

*All current amendments

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