Can a ProxySG automatically obtain its own IPv4 address during initial configuration?

The correct answer is that a ProxySG cannot automatically obtain its own IPv4 address during initial configuration. During this initial setup phase, the device requires manual configuration to define its network parameters, including the IPv4 address. This means that an IPv4 address needs to be assigned explicitly rather than being automatically retrieved from a DHCP server.

In more detail, the ProxySG device typically requires an administrator to configure its network settings through either a console connection or a web-based management interface. Until these settings are applied, the device will not have an operational network identity in IPv4.

While DHCP is a protocol that allows devices to automatically receive an IP address and other network configuration details from a server, the ProxySG does not automatically utilize this functionality upon its first configuration. The device might support DHCP for obtaining an IP address later on, but during the initial setup, manual configuration is necessary. This clarifies why automatic obtaining of an IPv4 address during initial configuration is simply not feasible.