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Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600 Getting Started Manual
Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600 Getting Started Manual

Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600 Getting Started Manual

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NSA 5600 / 4600 / 3600
NET WORK SECURIT Y
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  • Page 1 Dell SonicWALL Network Security Appliances NSA 5600 / 4600 / 3600 NET WORK SECURIT Y Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 3 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell, Inc. Trademarks: Dell™, the DELL logo, SonicWALL™, SonicWALL GMS™, SonicWALL Analyzer™, Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection™, Dynamic Security for the Global Network™, SonicWALL Network Security Appliances, SonicWALL Dynamic Support 24x7™, SonicWALL Comprehensive Gateway Security Suite™, SonicWALL McAfee Client/Server Anti-Virus Suite™, and all other...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    In this Guide The Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/3600 appliances are designed to be the most scalable, reliable, and best performing multifunction appliances in their class. This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation and configuration of the Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/3600.
  • Page 5 Configuring a Stateful HA Pair, page 33 • Configuring L2 Bridge Mode, page 39 Additional Information The following sections provide addition information for the Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/3600 appliances. • Support and Training Options, page 41 • Rack Mounting Instructions, page 45 •...
  • Page 6 | In this Guide...
  • Page 7: Introduction To The Nsa Appliances

    Introduction to the NSA Appliances In this Section: This section describes the items shipped with the Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/3600 appliance, provides front and rear illustrations of the NSA appliance, and explains how to create a MySonicWALL account. • NSA 5600/4600/3600 Package Contents, page 6 •...
  • Page 8: Nsa 5600/4600/3600 Package Contents

    CONSOLE Dell SonicWALL Network Security Appliance NET WORK SECURIT Y NSA 5600 / 4600 / 3600 Getting Started Guide Missing Items? If any items are missing from your package, contact Dell SonicWALL Support: Web: http://www.sonicwall.com/us/Support.html Email: customer_service@sonicwall.com | NSA 5600/4600/3600 Package Contents...
  • Page 9: The Front Panel

    1 Gigabit Ethernet Management Interface Interface (CLI) via the enclosed serial CLI cable 10GE SDHC ALARM TEST SonicWALL NSA 5600 CONSOLE MGMT Reset Button X0-X11 (1 GE) Press and hold for several seconds to High-speed copper set the appliance into Safe Mode.
  • Page 10: The Back Panel

    Expansion Bay switching the appliance on For Dell SonicWALL-approved expansion modules Note: See the Safety and Regulatory Information section, on page 52 for important additional information on power supply requirements for the Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/3600 appliance. | The Back Panel...
  • Page 11: Using This Getting Started Guide

    Using this Getting Started Guide The following flow chart illustrates the necessary steps in the process of getting started with your new Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/ 3600 appliance. Using this Getting Started Guide |...
  • Page 12: Using Mysonicwall

    11. <http://www.mysonicwall.com>. MySonicWALL is used during registration of your To create a MySonicWALL account: Dell SonicWALL appliance and to activate or purchase licenses In your Web browser, navigate to for security services, support, or software specific to your <http://www.mysonicwall.com>.
  • Page 13: Configuring The Appliance

    Configuring the Appliance In this Section: This section provides an overview of available WAN types, a section to record configuration information, and initial setup information and procedures. • Determining the WAN Type, page 12 • System Requirements, page 12 • Recording Configuration Information, page 13 •...
  • Page 14: Determining The Wan Type

    Before beginning the setup process, verify that you have: determine the type of WAN connection your setup will use. • An Internet connection Dell SonicWALL supports the following types: • A Web browser supporting Java Script and HTTP uploads. • Static—Configures the appliance for a network that uses static IP addresses.
  • Page 15: Recording Configuration Information

    _________________________________ If you are IP Address: _____._____._____._____ LAN IP Address: Select a static IP address for your connecting with Dell SonicWALL appliance that is Static IP within the range of your local network. Subnet Mask:_____._____._____._____ _____._____._____._____ Subnet Mask: Record the subnet mask for the local Default Gateway: _____._____._____._____...
  • Page 16: Initial Setup

    This section provides initial configuration information and Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the X0 instructions for connecting your Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/ (LAN) port on your Dell SonicWALL NSA appliance. 4600/3600 appliance. See the following sections: •...
  • Page 17 Applying Power to the NSA 5600/4600/3600 NSA 5600/4600/3600 LED Activity The Power LEDs on the front panel illuminate blue when the Connect the power cord from the Dell SonicWALL NSA appliance is powered on. appliance into appropriate power outlet. The Link LED above the X0 port illuminates green or amber...
  • Page 18 Accessing the Management Interface & Launch the Dell SonicWALL Setup Wizard by clicking the first Here link. Setup Wizard This wizard helps you quickly configure the Dell SonicWALL appliance to secure your Internet Once the NSA appliance is ready to be configured, ensure that connection.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting & Testing Your Connections

    Troubleshooting Your LAN Connection Open another Web browser and navigate to: <http://www.sonicwall.com>. If you cannot connect to the Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/ If you can view the Dell SonicWALL home page, you have 3600 or the Setup Wizard does not display, consider the...
  • Page 20 | Troubleshooting & Testing Your Connections...
  • Page 21 Activating & Managing Licenses Using MySonicWALL, page 23 • Upgrading Firmware, page 24 Note: Registration is an important part of the setup process and is necessary in order to receive the benefits of Dell SonicWALL security services, firmware updates, and technical support.
  • Page 22 Although there are several ways to register your new After you have completed the Setup Wizard and can Dell SonicWALL appliance, Dell SonicWALL recommends successfully connect to your Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/ registering your appliance through the SonicOS management 3600 appliance, you are ready to register the security interface.
  • Page 23 Alternative Registration Options To manually synchronize licenses with MySonicWALL from the SonicOS interface: If you have registered your Dell SonicWALL appliance through Login to your appliance and navigate to the System > the SonicOS interface, you can continue to the Security Licenses page.
  • Page 24 The following products and services are available for the Dell Security Services and Software SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/3600: • Service Bundles: • Comprehensive Gateway Security Suite The My Products > Product Management page in • McAfee: Client/Server Anti-Virus Suite MySonicWALL lists security services, support options, and •...
  • Page 25 MySonicWALL In the MySonicWALL My products page, click the appliance Name. The Applicable Services table displays a list of services that are already licensed on your Dell SonicWALL appliance. If you registered your appliance through SonicOS, all licensed Note that your initial purchase may have included security services are already activated.
  • Page 26 • Saving a Backup Copy of Your Preferences, page 24 preferences, and can be imported back into the Dell SonicWALL security appliance if it is necessary to reboot • Obtaining the Latest Firmware, page 25 the firmware with factory default settings.
  • Page 27 To obtain a new SonicOS firmware image file for your Perform the following steps to upload new firmware to your Dell SonicWALL security appliance, perform the following Dell SonicWALL appliance and use your current configuration steps: settings upon startup. In a browser on your management computer, log into your MySonicWALL account at <http://www.mysonicwall.com>.
  • Page 28 The Front Panel access the SonicOS management interface. section, on page 7 to locate the Reset button. The Test light begins to blink when the Dell SonicWALL security appliance has rebooted into SafeMode. Enter 192.168.1.254 into your computer’s Web browser to access the SafeMode management interface.
  • Page 29 Deployment Scenarios In this Section: This section provides configuration overviews, as well as deployment scenarios for your Dell SonicWALL NSA appliance. • Advanced Deployment Scenarios, page 28 • Configuring NAT Mode Gateway, page 32 • Configuring a Stateful HA Pair, page 33 •...
  • Page 30 NSA appliance in addition to an existing Scenario C: L2 Bridge Mode, page 31 gateway appliance. Existing SonicWALL gateway appliance NSA appliance in addition to an existing Scenario B: Stateful HA Pair, page 30 Dell SonicWALL gateway appliance. Internet or LAN Segment 2 10GE 10GE SDHC...
  • Page 31 Internet connections may be routed through the NSA appliance for load balancing and failover purposes. Because only a single Dell SonicWALL appliance is deployed, the added benefits of high availability with a stateful synchronized pair are not available. WLAN Zone...
  • Page 32 Scenario B: Stateful HA Pair For network installations with two Dell SonicWALL NSA appliance appliances configured as a stateful synchronized pair Dell SonicWALL NSA Appliance 2 Dell SonicWALL for redundant High Availability (HA) networking. HA/Failover Pair 10GE SDHC ALARM TEST...
  • Page 33 Internet or L2 Bridge Link LAN Segment 2 Dell SonicWALL NSA Appliance In this scenario, the original gateway is maintained. The Dell SonicWALL NSA appliance is integrated seamlessly into the 10GE SDHC ALARM existing network, providing the benefits of deep packet...
  • Page 34 Configuring NAT Mode Gateway Dell SonicWALL NSA Appliance 10GE SDHC This section provides an overview of a Dell SonicWALL NSA ALARM TEST SonicWALL NSA 5600 Internet CONSOLE MGMT appliance operating as a single network gateway in NAT mode, which is the default mode for a newly configured NSA appliance.
  • Page 35 Translation based on matching combinations of Source IP address, Destination IP address, and Destination Services. Policy-based NAT allows you to deploy different types of NAT This section provides instructions for configuring a pair of Dell simultaneously. SonicWALL NSA appliances for Stateful High Availability (HA).
  • Page 36: Initial High Availability Setup

    Initial High Availability Setup communicates the settings to the Secondary appliance. To configure HA on the Primary Dell SonicWALL, log in to your Before you begin the configuration of HA on the Primary Primary appliance and perform the following steps: Dell SonicWALL security appliance, perform the following Navigate to the High Availability >...
  • Page 37: Configuring Ha Monitoring Settings

    Configuring HA Monitoring Settings In the Primary IP Address field, enter the unique LAN or WAN management IP address of the Primary appliance. After configuring the HA settings, you need to configure the In the Secondary IP Address field, enter the unique LAN Monitoring settings for the LAN or WAN.This includes or WAN management IP address of the Secondary appliance.
  • Page 38: Configuring Optional Ha Settings

    Set the Probe Interval for the interval in seconds between communication with upstream or downstream systems. Dell SonicWALL recommends that you set the interval for The following settings are optional. You can configure these at least 5 seconds. You can set the Probe IP Address(es) settings from the High Availability >...
  • Page 39: Ha License Configuration Overview

    You can configure HA license synchronization by associating steps listed in the Registering on MySonicWALL section, on two Dell SonicWALL security appliances as HA Primary and HA page 21 to register it.This is necessary to make it available for Secondary on MySonicWALL. HA association with the Primary.
  • Page 40: Verifying High Availability Setup

    Primary, including its IP registration link. This allows the unit to synchronize with the addresses and Ethernet MAC addresses. Dell SonicWALL license server and share licenses with the associated appliance. Log into the Secondary Dell SonicWALL appliance’s unique LAN/WAN IP address.
  • Page 41 Connection Overview Configuring L2 Bridge Mode Connect the X1 port on your Dell SonicWALL NSA appliance to the LAN port on your existing Internet gateway device. Then This section provides instructions to configure the Dell connect the X0 port on your Dell SonicWALL to your LAN SonicWALL NSA appliance in tandem with an existing Internet resources.
  • Page 42 Configuring the Secondary Bridge Interface Configure management options (HTTP, HTTPS, Ping, SNMP, SSH, User logins, or HTTP redirects). Navigate to the Network > Interfaces page from the navigation panel. Click the Configure icon in the right column of the X0 (LAN) Note: Do not enable Never route traffic on this bridge-pair interface.
  • Page 43 Support and Training Options In this Section: This section provides overviews of customer support and training options for the Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/3600. • Customer Support, page 42 • Knowledge Portal, page 42 • User Forums, page 43 • Training, page 43 •...
  • Page 44: Customer Support

    The Knowledge Portal is a resource which allows users to Dell SonicWALL NSA Support 24x7 delivers the enterprise- search for Dell SonicWALL documents based on the following class support features and quality of service that enterprise types of search tools: companies require to keep their networks running smoothly and •...
  • Page 45: User Forums

    User Forums Training The Dell SonicWALL User Forums is a resource that provides Dell SonicWALL offers an extensive sales and technical training users the ability to communicate and discuss a variety of curriculum for Network Administrators, Security Experts and security and appliance subject matters. In this forum, the...
  • Page 46: Related Documentation

    • RF Management • Single Sign On • SSL Control • Virtual Access Points • Dell SonicWALL Global VPN Client Administrator’s Guide • Dell SonicWALL GAV Administrator’s Guide • Dell SonicWALL IPS Administrator’s Guide • Dell SonicWALL Anti-Spyware Administrator’s Guide For further information, visit: <http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>...
  • Page 47 Rack Mounting Instructions In this Section: This section provides illustrated rack mounting instructions for the Dell SonicWALL NSA 5600/4600/3600. For more information on rack mounting requirements, see the Product Safety and Regulatory Information section, on page 51.
  • Page 48 Rack Mounting Instructions Assemble the Slide Rail Fasten 4 screws to the rail. WASHERS*8 M4 SCREW*8 | Rack Mounting Instructions...
  • Page 49 Assemble the Slide Rail Fasten two-sided screws to the rail. M5 SCREW*8 M5 Nut*8...
  • Page 50 Assemble Inner Rail to Chassis Fasten 6 screws to attach the inner channel onto the chassis. M4 SCREW*6 | Rack Mounting Instructions...
  • Page 51 Insert Chassis to Frame Slide inner channel into rails. Push hook down to separate.
  • Page 52 | Rack Mounting Instructions...
  • Page 53 Product Safety and Regulatory Information In this Section: This section provides regulatory along with trademark and copyright information. • Safety and Regulatory Information, page 52 • Warranty Information, page 55 • Copyright Notice, page 55...
  • Page 54 1RK26-0A3 NSA 4600 The Lithium Battery used in the Dell SonicWALL Internet security appliance may not be replaced by the user. The appliance must be returned to a Dell SonicWALL 1RK26-0A2 NSA 3600 authorized service center for replacement with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 55 Umgebungstemperatur. Achten Sie darauf, daß die Umgebungstemperatur nicht mehr als 40° C beträgt. • Bringen Sie die Dell SonicWALL waagerecht im Rack an, um mögliche Gefahren durch ungleiche mechanische Belastung zu vermeiden. • Verwenden Sie für eine sichere Montage vier passende Befestigungsschrauben, und ziehen Sie diese mit der Hand an.
  • Page 56 A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Inc. Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. Caution: Modifying this equipment or using this equipment for purposes not shown in this manual without the written consent of Dell, Inc.
  • Page 57 Ministry of Information and Telecommunication Certification Number KCC-REM-SWL-0A4 All Dell SonicWALL appliances come with a 1-year Limited Hardware Warranty which provides delivery of critical replacement parts for defective parts under warranty. Visit the Warranty Information page details on your product’s warranty: http://www.sonicwall.com/us/en/support/Services.html#tab=warranty...
  • Page 58 | Copyright Notice...

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