SonicWALL ECLASS NSA E8500 User manual

NSA E8500 Getting Started Guide
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SonicWALL NSA E8500
Getting Started Guide
Welcome to Dynamic Security for the Global Network™.
The SonicWALL® E-Class Network Security Appliance (NSA)
E8500 is designed to be the most scalable, reliable, and best
performing multifunction threat appliance in its class.
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic
installation and configuration of the SonicWALL NSA E8500.
Setup
Additional Configuration and Information
•Support and Training Options - page 51
•Product Safety and Regulatory Information - page 65
Step Procedure Est. Time
Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 3
Registering Your Appliance - page 13
Deployment Scenarios - page 19
Additional Deployment Configuration - page 41
Rack Mounting Instructions - page 59
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Page 2 SonicWALL NSA E8500
SonicWALL NSA E8500
Note: Always observe proper safety and regulatory guidelines when removing administrator-serviceable parts from the SonicWALL
NSA E8500. Proper guidelines can be found in the Product Safety and Regulatory Information section, on page 65 of this guide.
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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 E8500.
•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
•LAN IP Configuration Example - page 12
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Page 4 Check Package Contents
Check Package Contents
Before setting up your SonicWALL NSA E8500, verify that your
package contains the following parts:
SonicWALL NSA E8500
Rack Kit
DB9 -> RJ45 (CLI) Cable
Standard Power Cord (2)*
Ethernet Cable
Red Crossover Cable
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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. The power
cord is for AC mains installation only. Field conversion DC power cable is
different, see “Safety and Regulatory Information” on page 66 for more
information. 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:
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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
E8500
Network Security Appliance
LCD Screen
Control Buttons
Console Port
USB Ports (2)
Reset Button
LED Indicators (left to right)
HA Port
X4-X7 (SFP)
X0-X3 (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
configuration changes, restart the
appliance or boot into SafeMode
Hot-pluggable “small form-factor
pluggable transceiver” interfaces
for high speed fiber or copper
Ethernet communication
High Availability
primary/secondary
Gigabit Ethernet port
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The Back Panel
Note: See the Safety and Regulatory Information section, on page 66 for important additional information on power supply
requirements for the NSA E8500 appliance.
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Expansion Bay
Fans (2)
Power Supplies (2)
For 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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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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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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Page 10 Front Bezel Control Features
Configure
The Configure Menu allows you to configure specific aspects of
the appliance. Once selected, the LCD will display a PIN
request.
Note: The Default PIN is 76642. This number spells SONIC
on a phone keypad. The PIN number can be changed
from the System >Administration page.
All numbers are inputted using the 4 buttons. Select the
individual digit field using the Left and Right button and select
the desired number using the Up and Down Button. Digits
increase incrementally from 0 to 9. Press the Right button to
confirm your PIN and enter the Configuration Menu.
The appliance allows the user to navigate in and out of the
Configuration Menu without having to re-enter the PIN.
However, once the appliance enters Screen-Saver Mode,
whether from the 6 second time out or from pressing the Left
button from the Main Menu, the PIN number must be re-entered
again to access the Configuration Menu.
After entering a new value for a setting in the configuration
menu, you are asked if you want to commit changes. Using the
4-way D-pad, press the Right button for yes or the Left button
for no.
If you choose yes, the screen notifies you that the settings are
updated.
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Configuration Options
This option allows you to configure network port settings for the
appliance. Once selected, the LCD displays a list of
configurable options. Status options available include:
• X0 IP and subnet
• X1 Mode
• X1 IP and subnet
• X1 Gateway
• X1 DNS settings (3 available)
• Restore defaults
The X1 Mode can be set to Static (default option) or to DHCP. If
DHCP is selected, manual configuration options are not shown
for X1 IP, subnet, gateway and DNS.
The Restore Defaults option will reset the appliance to default
factory settings. If selected it will prompt for confirmation twice
before restoring defaults.
If an option is selected but not modified, the appliance will
display a message stating that no changes were made and will
return the user to the edit value screen. If a change was made,
it will prompt the user for confirmation before effecting the
change.
Restart
This option allows you to safely restart without resorting to
power cycling the appliance. Once selected, the LCD will
display a confirmation prompt. Select Yfor yes and press the
Right button to confirm. The appliance will reboot.
SafeMode
This option will set the appliance to SafeMode. Once selected,
the LCD will display a confirmation prompt. Select Yfor yes and
press the Right button to confirm. The appliance will change to
SafeMode. Once SafeMode is enabled, the SonicWALL NSA
E8500 must be controlled from the Web management interface.
Screen-Saver
If no button is pressed for over 60 seconds, or if the Left button
is pressed from the Main Menu, the appliance will enter Screen-
Saver mode. In this mode, the Status List will cycle, displaying
every entry for a few seconds.
If the Up or Down button is pressed while in Screen-Saver
mode, the appliance will display the adjacent status entry.
To exit Screen-Saver mode, press the Right button.
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LAN IP Configuration Example
The SonicWALL NSA E8500 is assigned the default LAN IP of
192.168.168.168. The following example provides steps for
changing the default IP address to 192.168.168.10.
1. Press Right to exit screen-saver mode if not at the root
menu.
2. Press Down to select the Configuration entry.
3. Press Right to enter Configuration Mode.
4. Input PIN (76642 by default; SONIC on a phone keypad.)
a. Press Up or Down until the cursor displays 7,
press Right.
b. Continue this process until all of the numbers are
entered.
c. Press Right to commit changes.
5. Press Down until X1 IP is selected (four times).
6. Press Right to configure X1 IP.
7. Edit X1 IP:
a. Press Right ten times to select the tenth digit.
b. Press UP or Down until the cursor displays 0.
c. Press Right once to select the next digit.
d. Press UP or Down until the cursor displays 1.
e. Press Right once to select the next digit.
f. Press Up or Down until the cursor displays 0.
g. Press Right to finish editing the X1 IP.
h. Press Right again to confirm changes.
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Registering Your Appliance
In this Section:
This section provides instructions for registering your SonicWALL NSA E8500.
•Before You Register - page 14
•Creating a mysonicwall.com Account - page 15
•Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on mysonicwall.com - page 15
•Licensing Security Services and Software - page 16
•Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup - page 18
Note: Registration is an important part of the setup process and is necessary in order to receive the benefits of SonicWALL security
services, firmware updates, and technical support.
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Page 14 Before You Register
Before You Register
You need a mysonicwall.com account to register the
SonicWALL NSA E8500. You can create a new
mysonicwall.com account on <http://www.sonicwall.com> or
directly from the SonicWALL management interface. This
section describes how to create an account by using the Web
site.
You can use mysonicwall.com to register your SonicWALL
appliance and activate or purchase licenses for Security
Services, ViewPoint Reporting and other services, support, or
software before you even connect your device. This allows you
to prepare for your deployment before making any changes to
your existing network.
For a High Availability configuration, you must use
mysonicwall.com to associate a backup unit that can share the
Security Services licenses with your primary SonicWALL.
Note: Your SonicWALL NSA E8500 does not need to be
powered on during account creation or during the
mysonicwall.com registration and licensing process.
Note: After registering a new SonicWALL appliance on
mysonicwall.com, you must also register the appliance
from the SonicOS management interface. This allows
the unit to synchronize with the SonicWALL License
Server and to share licenses with the associated
appliance, if any. See Accessing the Management
Interface - page 26.
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Creating a mysonicwall.com Account
To create a mysonicwall.com account, perform the following
steps:
1. In your browser, navigate to
<http://www.mysonicwall.com>.
2. In the login screen, click If you are not a registered user,
Click here.
3. Complete the Registration form and then click Register.
4. Verify that the information is correct and then click Submit.
5. In the screen confirming that your account was created,
click Continue.
Registering and Licensing Your Appliance
on mysonicwall.com
This section contains the following subsections:
•Product Registration - page 15
•Licensing Security Services and Software - page 16
•Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup - page 18
•Registration Next Steps - page 18
Product Registration
You must register your SonicWALL security appliance on
mysonicwall.com to enable full functionality.
1. Login to your mysonicwall.com account. If you do not have
an account, you can create one at
<http://www.mysonicwall.com>.
2. On the main page, in the Register A Product field, type
the appliance serial number and then click Next.
3. On the My Products page, under Add New Product, type
the friendly name for the appliance, select the Product
Group if any, type the authentication code into the
appropriate text boxes, and then click Register.
4. On the Product Survey page, fill in the requested
information and then click Continue.
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Licensing Security Services and Software
The Service Management - Associated Products page in
mysonicwall.com lists security services, support options, and
software such as ViewPoint that you can purchase or try with a
free trial. For details, click the Info button. Your current licenses
are indicated in the Status column with either a license key or
an expiration date. You can purchase additional services now
or at a later time.
The following products and services are available for the
SonicWALL NSA E8500:
• Service Bundles:
• Client/Server Anti-Virus Suite
• Comprehensive Gateway Security Suite
• Gateway Services:
• Gateway AV / Anti-Spyware/Intrusion Prevention
Service / Application Firewall
• Content Filtering: Premium Edition
• Stateful High Availability (HA) Upgrade
• Application Firewall
• Desktop and Server Software:
• Enforced Client Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware
• Global VPN Client
• Global VPN Client Enterprise
• VPN Policy Upgrade (for site-to-site VPN)
• Global Management System
• ViewPoint
• Support Services:
• Dynamic Support 24x7
• Software and Firmware Updates
• Consulting Services:
• Implementation Service
• GMS Preventive Maintenance Service
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To manage your licenses, perform the following tasks:
1. In the mysonicwall.com Service Management - Associated
Products page, check the Applicable Services table for
services that your SonicWALL appliance is already
licensed for. Your initial purchase may have included
security services or other software bundled with the
appliance. These licenses are enabled on
mysonicwall.com when the SonicWALL appliance is
delivered to you.
2. If you purchased a service subscription or upgrade from a
sales representative separately, you will have an
Activation Key for the product. This key is emailed to you
after online purchases, or is on the front of the certificate
that was included with your purchase. Locate the product
on the Services Management page and click Enter Key in
that row.
3. In the Activate Service page, type or paste your key into
the Activation Key field and then click Submit. Depending
on the product, you will see an Expire date or a license key
string in the Status column when you return to the Service
Management page.
4. To license a product of service, do one of the following:
• To try a Free Trial of a service, click Try in the Service
Management page. A 30-day free trial is immediately
activated. The Status page displays relevant
information including the activation status, expiration
date, number of licenses, and links to installation
instructions or other documentation. The Service
Management page is also updated to show the status
of the free trial.
• To purchase a product or service, click Buy Now.
5. In the Buy Service page, type the number of licenses you
want in the Quantity column for either the 1 year, 2 year, or
3 year license row and then click Add to Cart.
6. In the Checkout page, follow the instructions to complete
your purchase.
The mysonicwall.com server will generate a license key for the
product. The key is added to the license keyset. You can use
the license keyset to manually apply all active licenses to your
SonicWALL appliance.
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Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup
To ensure that your network stays protected if your SonicWALL
appliance has an unexpected failure, you can associate a
second SonicWALL with the first in a high availability (HA) pair.
You can associate the two appliances as part of the registration
process on mysonicwall.com. The second SonicWALL will
automatically share the Security Services licenses of the
primary appliance.
To register a second appliance and associate it with the
primary, perform the following steps:
1. Login to your mysonicwall.com account.
2. On the main page, in the Register A Product field, type the
appliance serial number and then click Next.
3. On the My Products page, under Add New Product, type
the friendly name for the appliance, select the Product
Group if any, type the authentication code into the
appropriate text boxes, and then click Register.
4. On the Product Survey page, fill in the requested
information and then click Continue. The Create
Association Page is displayed.
5. On the Create Association Page, click the radio button to
select the primary unit for this association, and then click
Continue. The screen only displays units that are not
already associated with other appliances.
6. On the Service Management - Associated Products page,
scroll down to the Associated Products section to verify
that your product registered successfully. You should see
the HA Primary unit listed in the Parent Product section, as
well as a Status value of 0in the Associated Products /
Child Product Type section.
To return to the Service Management - Associated Products
page, click the serial number link for this appliance.
Registration Next Steps
Your SonicWALL NSA E8500 or E8500 HA Pair is now
registered and licensed on mysonicwall.com. To complete the
registration process in SonicOS and for more information, see:
•Accessing the Management Interface - page 26
•Activating Licenses in SonicOS - page 28
•Enabling Security Services in SonicOS - page 48
•Applying Security Services to Zones - page 48
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Deployment Scenarios
In this Section:
This section provides detailed overviews of advanced deployment scenarios as well as configuration instructions for connecting your
SonicWALL NSA E8500.
•Selecting a Deployment Scenario - page 20
•Scenario A: NAT/Route Mode Gateway - page 21
•Scenario B: State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode - page 22
•Scenario C: L2 Bridge Mode - page 23
•Initial Setup - page 24
•Configuring a State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode - page 32
•Configuring L2 Bridge Mode - page 39
Tip: Before completing this section, fill out the information in Obtain Configuration Information - page 5. You will need to enter this
information during the Setup Wizard.
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