1SD-RED 20 / SD-RED 60
Operating Instructions
Foreword
We are pleased to welcome you as a new Sophos SD-RED customer.
Sophos SD-RED (Remote Ethernet Device) is the ideal solution to easily extend
your secure network beyond your main facility to branch offices, retail outlets,
and other remote locations.
SD-RED devices are built on the latest enterprise-class, high-speed networking
platforms, providing state-of-the art data encryption technology to securely
transport your data over the internet.
All configuration and management is done on a Sophos Firewall located at your
main facility and requires no technical skills at the remote site.
These operating instructions will help you install and configure the Sophos
SD-RED device and provide technical specifications of all SD-RED models. In
addition, please also see the following documents:
Ì Hardware Quick Start Guide: Connection to the
system peripherals in a few steps
Ì Safety Instructions: Notes on safety regulations and regulatory compliance
Ì Sophos Firewall Administration Guides: Configuring your SD-RED
appliance within the central Sophos SG UTM or XG Firewall appliance
The Hardware Quick Start Guide and the Safety Instructions are also delivered in
printed form together with the hardware appliance. The instructions should be
read carefully prior to using the device and should be kept in a safe place. You
can download all user manuals and additional documentation from the support
webpage at: sophos.com/support and from www.sophos.com/get-started-sd-
red.
Security Symbols
The following symbol and its meaning appears in the Quick Start Guide, Safety
Instructions and in these Operating Instructions.
Caution and Important Note. If these notes are not correctly observed:
Ì This is dangerous to life and the environment
Ì The device may be damaged
Ì The functions of the device will be no longer guaranteed
Ì Sophos shall not be liable for damages arising from a
failure to comply with the Safety Instructions
Intended Use
SD-RED devices are developed for use in networks. They can only be operated
in conjunction with a central Sophos Firewall but not as a standalone appliance.
The hardware device can be used in commercial, industrial, and residential
environments.