SonicWALL NSA E6500 User manual

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NSA E6500 Getting Started Guide
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SonicWALL NSA E6500
Getting Started Guide
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic
installation and configuration of the SonicWALL Network
Security Appliance (NSA) E6500 running SonicOS Enhanced.
After you complete this guide, computers on your Local Area
Network (LAN) will have secure Internet access.
Document Contents
This document contains the following sections:
Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 3
Registering Your Appliance - page 13
Deployment Scenarios - page 19
Additional Deployment Configuration - page 41
Support and Training Options - page 55
Rack Mounting Instructions - page 63
Product Safety and Regulatory Information - page 69
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SonicWALL NSA E6500
Note: Always observe proper safety and regulatory guidelines when removing administrator-serviceable parts from the SonicWALL
NSA E6500. Proper guidelines can be found in the Product Safety and Regulatory Information section, on page 69 of this
guide.
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43.18 x 42.54 x 4.44 cm
17.30 lbs/7.9 kg
17.30 lbs/7.9 kg
E6500
Network Security Appliance
Form Factor
Dimensions
Weight
WEEE Weight
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Pre-Configuration Tasks
In this Section:
This section provides pre-configuration information. Review this section before setting up your SonicWALL NSA E6500.
•Check Package Contents - page 4
•Obtain Configuration Information - page 5
•The Front Panel - page 6
•The Back Panel - page 7
•Front Bezel Control Features - page 8
•Front Bezel Configuration Example - page 12
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Page 4 Check Package Contents
Check Package Contents
Before setting up your SonicWALL NSA E6500, verify that your
package contains the following parts:
SonicWALL NSA E6500
DB9 -> RJ45 (CLI) Cable
Standard Power Cord *
Rack Kit
Ethernet Cable
Red Crossover Cable
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Release Notes
Global Support Services Guide
Thank You Card
Getting Started Guide
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Any Items Missing?
If any items are missing from your package, please contact
SonicWALL support.
A listing of the most current support options is available online at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>
*The included power cord is intended for use in North America only. For
European Union (EU) customers, a power cord is not included.
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Obtain Configuration Information
Please record and keep for future reference the following setup
information:
Registration Information
Networking Information
Administrator 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 Enhanced Administrator’s
Guide <http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>
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)
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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Page 6 The Front Panel
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 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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The Back Panel
Icon Feature Description
Expansion Bay Future extension.
Fans (2) The SonicWALL NSA E6500 includes two fans for system temperature control.
Power Supply The SonicWALL NSA E6500 power supply.
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Page 8 Front Bezel Control Features
Front Bezel Control Features
The SonicWALL Network Security Appliance E-Class is
equipped with a front panel bezel interface that allows an
administrator to customize certain aspects of the appliance or
simply monitor its status without having to log into it through a
separate terminal.
Note: Using the front bezel for configuration purposes prior to
completing initial setup will bypass the Setup Wizard’s
automatic launch at startup.
LCD Control Buttons
The LCD interface is controlled by a D-pad, consisting of four
buttons: Up, Down, Left, Right. The table below describes the
functions of the buttons:
Icon Feature Description
LCD
Screen
Displays the front panel bezel interface
which can be used to display status
information, perform basic
configurations, restart the appliance or
boot the appliance in SafeMode.
Control
Buttons
Up, Down, Left and Right buttons,
used to navigate the LCD menu
system.
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Icon Button Navigation Features
Up/Down Selects options and navigates up
and down lists.
Left Cancels changes and returns to the
previous menu.
Right Confirms choices and enters
menus. Also sets the appliance to
screen-saver mode when used
from the main menu.
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Main Menu
Upon booting the LCD display will initially show the Main Menu.
The menu is made up of four options:
Use the Up and Down button to select the menu you wish to
enter and click the Right button to enter it.
Status
The Status menu allows you to view specific aspects of the
appliance. Once selected, the LCD displays the Status List. This
list is navigated using the Up and Down buttons. Status options
available include:
• Appliance serial number
• Firmware / ROM versions
• Appliance name
• Date and Time
•Uptime
• CPU statistical readings
• Current number of connections
• Interface (X0, X1) network settings
• Interface (X0, X1) data transfer statistics
The X1 DNS1-3 entries will only be displayed if they have been
set from the Configure menu. If their value is still 0.0.0.0 (default
value), they will not appear in the Status List.
Contains basic status values including
system resources, connections and port
configuration values.
Allows configuration of basic system
values including X0 (LAN) and X1
(WAN) port configuration. Requires
system pin for access, default: 76642.
Provides the ability to restart the
appliance. Requires system pin for
access.
Provides the ability to restart and boot
the appliance into SafeMode. Requires
system pin for access.
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