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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Page 2 SonicWALL NSA E6500

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.

PML

Front

Back

1U rack-mountable

17 x 16.75 x 1.75 in

43.18 x 42.54 x 4.44 cm

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

Release Notes

Global Support Services Guide

Thank You Card

Getting Started Guide

9910

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.

E6500

Network Security Appliance

SonicOS Release Notes

Contents

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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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