Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive 9600 User manual

Getting Started Guide
Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY SuperMassive 9600

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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2013 – 02 P/N 232-002166-51 Rev. A
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.
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2| In this Guide
In this Guide
Welcome to the Dynamic Security for the Global Network™. The Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive 9600 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 SuperMassive 9600.
Chapter 1 Sections Include
Introduction to the SuperMassive 9600,
page 5 •SuperMassive 9600 Package Contents, page 6
•The Front Panel, page 7
•The Back Panel, page 8
•Using this Getting Started Guide, page 9
•Using MySonicWALL, page 10
•Creating a MySonicWALL Account, page 10
Chapter 2 Sections Include
Configuring the Appliance, page 11 •Determining the WAN Type, page 12
•System Requirements, page 12
•Recording Configuration Information, page 13
•Initial Setup, page 14
•Troubleshooting & Testing Your Connections, page 17

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Additional Information
The following sections provide addition information for the Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive 9600 appliance.
•Support and Training Options, page 41
•Rack Mounting Instructions, page 45
•Product Safety and Regulatory Information, page 51
Chapter 3 Sections Include
Registering, Licensing, and Upgrading, page 19 •Registering Overview, page 20
•Registering in SonicOS, page 20
•Alternative Registration Options, page 21
•Licensing Security Services, page 22
•Activating & Managing Licenses Using MySonicWALL, page 23
•Upgrading Firmware, page 24
Chapter 4 Sections Include
Deployment Scenarios, page 27 •Advanced Deployment Scenarios, page 28
•Configuring NAT Mode Gateway, page 32
•Configuring a Stateful HA Pair, page 33
•Configuring L2 Bridge Mode, page 39

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Introduction to the SuperMassive 9600
In this Section:
This section describes the items shipped with the Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive 9600 appliance, provides a checklist for information
required for appliance setup, and displays front and rear illustrations of the SuperMassive 9600.
•SuperMassive 9600 Package Contents, page 6
•The Front Panel, page 7
•The Back Panel, page 8
•Using this Getting Started Guide, page 9
•Using MySonicWALL, page 10
•Creating a MySonicWALL Account, page 10
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6| SuperMassive 9600 Package Contents
SuperMassive 9600 Package Contents
Before you begin the setup process, verify that your package contains the following items:
1. One Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive 9600 appliance
2. One Rack Mounting Kit
3. One serial CLI cable
4. One Ethernet cable
5. Two power cords*
6. One Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive 9600 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 forAC 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: [email protected]
Getting Started Guide
Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive Appliance
NE T WORK SECURIT Y SuperMassive 9600
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SonicWALL SuperMassive 9600 CONSOLE
SDHC
MGMT X19 X17
X16 X14 X12 X10 X8 X6 X4
1GE1GE
10GE
BYPASS
STATUS
X2 X0
X1X3X5X7
X9X11X13X15
X18
M0
ALARM
TEST
PWR 1 PWR 2

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The Front Panel
SonicWALL SuperMassive 9600 CONSOLE
SDHC
MGMT X19 X17
X16 X14 X12 X10 X8 X6 X4
1GE1GE
10GE
BYPASS
STATUS
X2 X0
X1X3X5X7
X9X11X13X15
X18
M0
ALARM
TEST
PWR 1 PWR 2
LCD Screen
Control Buttons
Console Port
USB Ports (2)
Reset Button
LED Indicators
Management Port
X0-X7 (1 GE)
Bypass Status
Access the SonicOS Command Line Interface
(CLI) via the enclosed serial CLI cable
For 3G/4G/Analog modem adaptor support
Press and hold for several seconds to set the appliance
into Safe Mode.
High-speed copper Gigabit
Ethernet ports ports
Turns on when fail-to-wire
bypass mode is active
Power: Blue: Indicates power supplies are operating correctly
Yellow: Indicates a disconnected power supply
Test: Quick Blinking Yellow: Initializing
Slow Blinking Yellow: SafeMode
Solid Yellow: Test mode
Alarm: Indicates alarm activity in Red LED
M0: Indicates Expansion Module 0 activity in Red LED
Navigates the LCD screen; for
future use
Display screen for future use
1 Gigabit Ethernet Management Interface
SDHC Port
Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) port for
future use
X9-X14 (1 GE SFP)
X16-X19 (10 GE SFP+)
1 Gigabit Ethernet hot-pluggable SFP
interfaces for high-speed fiber or copper
Ethernet communication
10 Gigabit Ethernet hot-pluggable ports
*X16, X18, and X19 are designated with a ‘dot’ to signify
ports with a direct uplink to the appliance CPU for maximum
throughput; X17 shares the CPU uplink with X0-X14.

8| The Back Panel
The Back Panel
Warning: Warning of Potential Hazard from Fan
This manual contains specific warning and caution statements where they apply. Please read the Safety Instructions before
use! See the Product Safety and Regulatory Information section, on page 51.
Expansion Bay
Fans (2)
Power Supplies (2)
For Dell SonicWALL-approved
expansion modules
Dual auto-throttling fans for system
temperature control
Dual power supplies for redundant AC power and added reliability
Field conversion is available to convert to DC mains
DC power supplies use different input connector and power cables

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Using this Getting Started Guide
The following flow chart illustrates the necessary steps in the process of getting started with your new Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive
9600 appliance.