WG9046 - WatchGuard Replacement Redundant Fan for WatchGuard Firebox M4850/M5850/M6850
Description
Description
The WatchGuard WG9046 Replacement Redundant Fan is a genuine spare cooling fan for the WatchGuard Firebox M4850, M5850 and M6850 High Rackmount firewall appliances. Designed to keep your Firebox running at the right temperature, the WG9046 lets you swap out a faulty or worn fan quickly, helping to maintain the uptime and resilience that campus and data centre networks demand.
The Firebox M4850, M5850 and M6850 each use four hot-swappable external fans to decrease the internal temperature of the device. The appliance adjusts fan speed based on temperature, and if one fan fails, the remaining fans automatically adjust their speed to compensate and maintain optimal cooling until you fit your replacement WG9046 fan.
Key Features
- Replacement redundant fan (SKU WG9046) for the WatchGuard Firebox M4850, M5850 and M6850
- Hot-swappable design, so a fan can be replaced without a full rebuild of your deployment
- Matches the Firebox specification of 32000 RPM Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fans
- Temperature-based speed control: the Firebox adjusts fan speed according to CPU temperature
- Fan-failure compensation: remaining fans increase speed to maintain cooling if one fan fails
- Simple tool-light installation: loosen the screw on the right side of the fan, use the handle to pull it out, then seat the new fan firmly in the connector
- Current fan speed can be viewed from the Fireware CLI using the diagnose hardware system command
Ideal for
IT managers, network administrators, MSPs and data centre teams who run WatchGuard Firebox M4850, M5850 or M6850 appliances and want a ready spare on the shelf to protect network security uptime and keep the appliance within its safe operating temperature.
Compatible Products
WatchGuard Firebox M4850
Entry point to high-performance Firebox deployments, ideal for upgrading from midrange appliances.
WatchGuard Firebox M5850
Designed for sustained performance in campus and core environments.
WatchGuard Firebox M6850
Provides maximum headroom for high-growth and data centre edge deployments.
Installation Note
When fitting the WG9046, make sure the fan is straight and level as you insert it into the fan bay, and that it seats firmly in the connector.
FAQs
Which Firebox models is the WG9046 fan compatible with?
The WG9046 is a replacement redundant fan for the WatchGuard Firebox M4850, M5850 and M6850.
Can I replace the fan while the Firebox is running?
The Firebox M4850, M5850 and M6850 use hot-swappable fans. WatchGuard's hardware guide lists the fan replacement steps, so please follow its guidance.
How many fans does the Firebox use?
Each of these Firebox models has four hot-swappable external fans.
What happens if one fan fails?
The device adjusts the speed of the remaining fans to compensate and provide optimal cooling.
How do I check the current fan speed?
You can view the current fan speed from the Fireware CLI with the diagnose hardware system command.
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