Dell SonicWALL NSA E8510 User manual

Getting Started Guide
Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY
NSA E8510

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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3| In this Guide
In this Guide
The Dell SonicWALL E-Class Network Security Appliance (NSA) E8510 is designed to be the most scalable, reliable, and best
performing multifunction appliance in its class.
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation and configuration of the Dell SonicWALL NSA E8510.
Note: Always observe proper safety and regulatory guidelines when removing administrator-serviceable parts from the Dell
SonicWALL NSA E8510. Proper guidelines can be found in the Product Safety and Regulatory Information section, on page 68
of this guide.
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This Getting Started Guide contains the following sections:
Chapter 1 Sections Include
Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 6 • Dell SonicWALL NSA E8510 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
•LAN IP Configuration Example - page 16
Chapter 2 Sections Include
Registering Your Appliance - page 18 • Before You Register - page 19
•Creating a MySonicWALL Account - page 20
•Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on MySonicWALL - page 20
Chapter 3 Sections Include
Deployment Scenarios - page 26 • Selecting a Deployment Scenario - page 27
•Initial Setup - page 31
•Configuring a Stateful HA Pair - page 38
•Configuring L2 Bridge Mode - page 44

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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
Chapter 5 Sections Include
Support and Training Options - page 54 • Customer Support - page 55
•Knowledge Portal - page 55
•User Forums - page 56
•Training - page 57
•Related Documentation - page 58
•Dynamic Tooltips - page 59
•Dell SonicWALL Live Product Demos - page 59
•Dell SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions Guide - page 60
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 E8510.
•Dell SonicWALL NSA E8510 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
•LAN IP Configuration Example - page 16
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7| Dell SonicWALL NSA E8510 Package Contents
Dell SonicWALL NSA E8510 Package Contents
Before you begin the setup process, verify that your package contains the following items:
1. One Dell SonicWALL NSA E8510 appliance
2. One serial CLI cable
3. One Ethernet cable
4. Two power cords*
5. One Rack Mounting Kit
6. One Dell SonicWALL NSA E8510 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. Field conversion DC power cable is different, see Safety and Regulatory Information for more information.
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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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 Dell SonicWALL
appliance.
Authentication Code: Record the authentication code found on
the bottom panel of your Dell SonicWALL
appliance.
LAN IP Address:
. . .
Select a static IP address for your Dell
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 Dell
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:
www.sonicwall.com/us/support
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
E8510
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LCD Screen
Control Buttons
Console Port
USB Ports (2)
Reset Button
LED Indicators (left to right)
HA Port
X2-X3 (SFP)
X0-X1 (Copper)
Bypass Status LED
Access the SonicOS Command Line Interface
(CLI) via the DB9 -> RJ45 cable
For future feature extensions
Press and hold for several seconds to manually
reset the appliance
High speed Gigabit Ethernet ports
Lit: Indicates when fail to wire bypass mode
is armed
Power (2): Blue: Indicates power supplies are operating correctly,
Yellow: Indicates an unconnected power supply or failure
Test: Quick blinking: Initializing, Slow blinking: SafeMode
Solid: test mode.
Alarm: Alarm condition
HD: Future extension
Navigate the LCD screen
Interface to display status, make
conguration changes, restart the
appliance or boot into SafeMode
Hot-pluggable “small form-factor
pluggable transceiver” interfaces;
10GB SFP+ connectors are required
(not included)
High Availability
primary/secondary
Gigabit Ethernet port
X4-X5 (10 GE)
10-Gigabit Ethernet ports