Dell SonicWALL NSA 6600 User manual
Getting Started Guide
Dell SonicWALL Network Security Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY NSA 6600
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
© 2013 Dell Inc.
Trademarks: Dell™, the DELL logo, SonicWALL™, SonicWALL GMS™, SonicWALL Analyzer™, Aventail™, Reassembly-Free Deep
Packet Inspection™, Dynamic Security for the Global Network™, SonicWALL Dynamic Support 24x7™, SonicWALL Comprehensive
Gateway Security Suite™, SonicWALL McAfee Client/Server Anti-Virus Suite™, and all other SonicWALL product and service names
and slogans are trademarks of Dell Inc.
Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Active Directory are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies
and are the sole property of their respective manufacturers.
2013 – 04 P/N 232-002213-50 Rev. A
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.
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2| In this Guide
In this Guide
Welcome to the Dynamic Security for the Global Network™. The Dell SonicWALL NSA 6600 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 6600.
Chapter 1 Sections Include
Introduction to the NSA 6600, page 5 •NSA 6600 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 16
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Additional Information
The following sections provide addition information for the Dell SonicWALL NSA 6600 appliance.
•Support and Training Options, page 39
•Rack Mounting Instructions, page 43
•Product Safety and Regulatory Information, page 49
Chapter 3 Sections Include
Registering, Licensing, and Upgrading, page 17 •Registering Overview, page 18
•Registering in SonicOS, page 18
•Alternative Registration Options, page 19
•Licensing Security Services, page 20
•Activating & Managing Licenses Using MySonicWALL, page 21
•Upgrading Firmware, page 22
Chapter 4 Sections Include
Deployment Scenarios, page 25 •Advanced Deployment Scenarios, page 26
•Configuring NAT Mode Gateway, page 30
•Configuring a Stateful HA Pair, page 31
•Configuring L2 Bridge Mode, page 37
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Introduction to the NSA 6600
In this Section:
This section describes the items shipped with the Dell SonicWALL NSA 6600 appliance, provides front and rear illustrations of the
NSA 6600, and explains how to create a MySonicWALL account.
•NSA 6600 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| NSA 6600 Package Contents
NSA 6600 Package Contents
Before you begin the setup process, verify that your package contains the following items:
1. One Dell SonicWALL NSA 6600 appliance
2. One Rack Mounting Kit
3. One serial CLI cable
4. One Ethernet cable
5. One power cord*
6. One Dell SonicWALL NSA 6600 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: [email protected]
Getting Started Guide
Dell SonicWALL Network Security Appliance
NET WORK SECURITY NSA 6600
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SonicWALL NSA 6600 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
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The Front Panel
SonicWALL NSA 6600 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
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
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
1 Gigabit Ethernet
Management Interface
SDHC Port
Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) port
for future use
X8-X15 (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-X15.
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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 49.
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Expansion Bay
Fans (2)
Power Supply
For Dell SonicWALL-approved
expansion modules
Dual auto-throttling fans for system
temperature control
Provides power to the Dell SonicWALL appliance
by plugging in the AC adaptor and switching the
appliance on
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