Dell NSA E5500 User Manual

Getting Started Guide
Dell SonicWALL E-Class NSA Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY
NSA E5500

Dell NSA E5500 Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	NSA E5500
Category	Firewall
Language	English

Summary

Pre-Configuration Tasks

Check Package Contents

Verifies all included parts for initial setup and configuration.

Obtain Configuration Information

Records essential network and system details required for appliance setup.

Registering the Appliance

Before You Register

Creating a MySonicWALL Account

Licensing Security Services and Software

Details available security services, support options, and software licensing management.

Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup

Guide for associating a secondary appliance to create a high-availability (HA) pair.

Deployment Scenarios

Selecting a Deployment Scenario

Scenario A: NAT/Route Mode Gateway

Details the setup and use of the appliance as a single network gateway in NAT/Route mode.

Scenario B: State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode

Scenario C: L2 Bridge Mode

Initial Setup

Provides step-by-step instructions for the initial connection and basic configuration of the appliance.

Configuring a Stateful HA Pair

Details the procedures for configuring high availability between two SonicWALL appliances.

Configuring L2 Bridge Mode

Additional Deployment Configuration

An Introduction to Zones and Interfaces

Creating a NAT Policy

Enabling Security Services in SonicOS

Details procedures for activating and configuring essential security services within SonicOS.

Applying Security Services to Zones

Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tools

Rack Mounting Instructions

Rack Mounting Instructions

Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for physically installing the appliance in a rack.

Product Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety and Regulatory Information

Provides guidelines for safe installation, operation, and regulatory compliance.