Dell SonicWALL NSA E6500 User manual

Getting Started Guide
Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY
NSA E6500

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

3| In this Guide
In this Guide
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation and configuration of the Dell SonicWALL Network Security
Appliance (NSA) E6500 running SonicOS. After you complete this guide, computers on your Local Area Network (LAN) will have secure
Internet access.
Dell SonicWALL NSA E6500
Note: Always observe proper safety and regulatory guidelines when removing administrator-serviceable parts from the Dell
SonicWALL NSA E6500. Proper guidelines can be found in the Product Safety and Regulatory Information, on page 68.
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1U rack-mountable
17 x 16.75 x 1.75 in
43.18 x 42.54 x 4.44 cm
17.30 lbs/7.9 kg
17.30 lbs/7.9 kg
E5500
Network Security Appliance
Form Factor
Dimensions
Weight
WEEE Weight

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Chapter 1 Sections Include
Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 6 • Check Package Contents - page 7
•Obtain Configuration Information - page 8
•The Front Panel - page 10
•The Back Panel - page 11
•Front Bezel Control Features - page 12
•Front Bezel Configuration Example - page 16
Chapter 2 Sections Include
Registering the Appliance - page 18 • Before You Register - page 19
•Creating a MySonicWALL Account - page 20
•Registering and Licensing the Appliance on MySonicWALL - page 20
Chapter 3 Sections Include
Deployment Scenarios - page 24 • Selecting a Deployment Scenario - page 25
•Initial Setup - page 29
•Configuring a Stateful HA Pair - page 37
•Configuring L2 Bridge Mode - page 42

5| In this Guide
Chapter 4 Sections Include
Additional Deployment Configuration - page 46 • An Introduction to Zones and Interfaces - page 47
•Creating a NAT Policy - page 48
•Enabling Security Services in SonicOS - page 51
•Applying Security Services to Zones - page 52
•Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tools - page 52
•Deployment Configuration Reference Checklist - page 55
Chapter 5 Sections Include
Support and Training Options - page 56 • Customer Support - page 57
•Knowledge Portal - page 57
•User Forums - page 58
•Training - page 59
•Related Documentation - page 60
•Dynamic Tooltips - page 61
•Dell SonicWALL Live Product Demos - page 61
Chapter 6 Sections Include
Rack Mounting Instructions - page 62 • Rack Mounting Instructions - page 63
Chapter 7 Sections Include
Product Safety and Regulatory Information -
page 68
•Safety and Regulatory Information - page 69
•Warranty Information - page 73
•Copyright Notice - page 73

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Pre-Configuration Tasks
In this Section:
This section provides pre-configuration information. Review this section before setting up your Dell SonicWALL NSA E6500.
•Check Package Contents - page 7
•Obtain Configuration Information - page 8
•The Front Panel - page 10
•The Back Panel - page 11
•Front Bezel Control Features - page 12
•Front Bezel Configuration Example - page 16
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7| Check Package Contents
Check Package Contents
Before setting up your Dell SonicWALL NSA E6500, verify that your package contains the following parts:
1. Dell SonicWALL NSA E6500
2. DB9 -> RJ45 (CLI) Cable
3. Ethernet Cable
4. Standard Power Cord*
5. Rack Kit
6. Getting Started Guide
*The included power cord(s) are approved for use only in specific countries or regions. Before using a power cord, verify that it is rated and approved for use in your location. The
power cords are for AC mains installation only.
Missing Items? If any items are missing from your package, contact Dell SonicWALL Support:
Web: http://www.sonicwall.com/us/Support.html
Email: [e-mail]
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Getting Started Guide
Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY
NSA E6500
E6500
Network Security Appliance

Obtain Configuration Information | 8
Obtain Configuration Information
Please record and keep for future reference the following setup
information:
Registration Information
Networking Information
Administrator Information
Serial Number:
Record the serial number found on the
bottom panel of your SonicWALL
appliance.
Authentication
Code:
Record the authentication code found on
the bottom panel of your SonicWALL
appliance.
LAN IP Address:
. . .
Select a static IP address for your
SonicWALL appliance that is within the
range of your local subnet. If you are
unsure, you can use the default IP
address (192.168.168.168).
Subnet Mask:
. . .
Record the subnet mask for the local
subnet where you are installing your
SonicWALL appliance.
Ethernet WAN IP
Address:
. . .
Select a static IP address for your
Ethernet WAN. This setting only applies
if you are already using an ISP that
assigns a static IP address.
Admin Name:
Select an administrator account name.
(default is admin)
Admin Password:
Select an administrator password.
(default is password)

9| Obtain Configuration Information
Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Information
Record the following information about your current Internet
service:
Note: If you are not using one of the network configurations
above, refer to the SonicOS Administrator’s Guide:
http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html
If You connect
using Please record
DHCP No information is usually required: Some
providers may require a Host name:
Static IP
IP Address: . . .
Subnet Mask: . . .
Default Gateway: . . .
Primary DNS: . . .
DNS 2 (optional): . . .
DNS 3 (optional): . . .

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The Front Panel
Icon Feature Description
LCD Screen Displays the front panel bezel interface which can be used to display status information, make
certain configuration changes, restart the appliance or boot the appliance in SafeMode.
Control Buttons Used to navigate the front panel bezel interface.
Console Port Used to access the SonicOS Command Line Interface (CLI) via the DB9 -> RJ45 cable.
USB Ports (2) Future extension.
Reset Button Press and hold the button for a few seconds to manually reset the appliance.
LED (from left to right) Power LED: Indicates the Dell SonicWALL NSA E6500 is powered on.
Test LED: Flickering: Indicates the appliance is initializing. Steady blinking: Indicates the
appliance is in SafeMode. Solid: Indicates that the appliance is in test mode.
Alarm LED: Indicates an alarm condition.
HD LED: Future extension.
HA Port High Availability port.
X0-X7 (Copper) Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Bypass Status LED Future extension. Please check Release Notes for future availability.
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