SonicWALL CDP 5040,CDP 5040B Getting Started Manual

Getting Started Guide

SonicWALL Backup and Recovery Solutions

BACKUP & RECOVERY

CDP 5040 / CDP 5040B

™

DYNAMIC SECURITY FOR THE GLOBAL NETWORK

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SonicWALL CDP 5040 / 5040B
Getting Started Guide

This Getting Started Guide contains installation procedures and
configuration guidelines for deploying a SonicWALL Continuous
Data Protection (CDP) appliance into a new or existing network.

The SonicWALL CDP appliance backs up data as changes
occur or on a schedule. Data is backed up first to your local
SonicWALL CDP appliance, and then optionally to a secure
offsite location*. This real-time data protection provides the
most current file and system backup possible. By combining the
advantages of local disk-based backup (fast recovery) with
offsite backup, the SonicWALL CDP appliance is the first
solution to eliminate—not just mitigate—exposure to threats of
data loss.

Please read this entire Getting Started Guide before setting up
your SonicWALL CDP 5040.

Note: For more detailed technical documentation, refer to the

SonicWALL CDP Administrator’s Guide

and the

SonicWALL CDP Agent User’s Guide at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/Support.html>

*Offsite backup is offered as a subscription-based service.

Contents

This Getting Started Guide contains the following sections:

Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 1

Setting Up the SonicWALL CDP Appliance - page 9

Installing and Verifying SonicWALL CDP Agent - page 23

Support and Training Options

- page 31

Product Safety and Regulatory Information - page 39

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Pre-Configuration Tasks

In this Section:

This section describes the SonicWALL CDP appliance and related components, and provides a guide to the configuration information you
will need for initial setup. Review this section before setting up your SonicWALL CDP 5040 appliance.

• Checking CDP 5040 Package Contents - page 2

• Overview of the SonicWALL CDP Appliance - page 3

• Front Bezel Control Features - page 5

• Record Configuration Information - page 7

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Checking CDP 5040 Package Contents

Before setting up your SonicWALL CDP appliance, verify that your
package contains the following parts:

SonicWALL CDP 5040
Appliance

Getting Started Guide

Crossover Cable
Ethernet Cable

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Standard Power Cord*
Rack Mounting Kit
Front Bezel Keys

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Any Items Missing?

If any items are missing from your package,
please contact SonicWALL support.

A listing of the most current support documents are 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.

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NETWORK SECURITY

CDP 5040

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Continuous Data Protection

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Overview of the SonicWALL CDP Appliance

Front Panel

• Pressing the reset button for several seconds will result in a reboot of the SonicWALL CDP appliance.

• Do not plug devices into any ports (other than those indicated) unless explicitly instructed to do so by a SonicWALL technical
support representative; doing so may void your warranty.

Continuous Data Protection

LED Indicators

Reset Button

Reboots the SonicWALL CDP appliance

Power Switch

Allows the SonicWALL CDP appliance
to be powered on or off

D-Pad Controls

Provides up, left, right, and down buttons to
navigate the LCD menu:
Up/Down: Navigate lists
Left: Cancel changes / return to previous
Right: Accept changes

Provides the following system status indications:
ALARM: Thermal or other alert condition*

ETH0/ETH1: ethernet link (solid), activity (blinking)
HDD: Hard disk activity (blinking)

PWR: The appliance is powered (off/on)

*For a full list of alerts, refer to the SonicWALL LED Alerts technote document.

LCD Display

Provides access to basic system
information, settings, and features using
the D-Pad controls

Front Bezel Release

Allows access to drive bays under the
front bezel for addition/replacement of
hard disks (requires use of included key)

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Rear Panel

Provides connection for “local archiving”
data to supported USB storage devices

USB Ports

Power Supply

Provides power connection
using the supplied power
cables

Ethernet Port 0 (Management/LAN)

Provides configurable Gigabit-capable
Ethernet connection to your local network

Provides access to a command line

interface (CLI) for troubleshooting

Serial Port

Not authorized for use unless explicitly instructed

by a SonicWALL technical support representative.

VGA Port

Ethernet Port 1

Not authorized for use

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Front Bezel Control Features

The SonicWALL CDP appliance 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.

Main Menu

Upon booting, the LCD display initially shows the Main Menu.
The menu is made up of two options:

Use the Up and Down buttons to select the menu you wish to
enter. 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
include:

• Appliance name

• Software version

•Date

•Time

•Uptime

• Management URL

• Interface eth0 IP (default LAN)

• Interface eth0 subnet

Contains basic status values including
system resources, connections, and
port configuration values.

Allows configuration of basic LAN port
settings. Requires system PIN for
access, default: 76642.

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Configure

The Configure Menu allows you to configure specific aspects of
the appliance. Once selected, the LCD displays a PIN request.

Note: The Default PIN is 76642. This number spells SONIC

on a phone keypad. The PIN number can be changed
from the System > Administration page.

All numbers are inputted using the 4 buttons. Select the
individual digit field using the Left and Right button and select
the desired number using the Up and Down button. Digits
increase incrementally from 0 to 9. Press the Right button to
confirm your PIN and enter the Configuration Menu.

The appliance allows the user to navigate in and out of the
Configuration Menu without having to re-enter the PIN.
However, once the appliance enters Screen-Saver Mode,
whether from the 6 second time out or from pressing the Left
button from the Main Menu, the PIN number must be re-entered
again to access the Configuration Menu.

After entering a new value for a setting in the configuration
menu, you are asked if you want to commit changes. Using the
4-way D-pad, press the Right button for yes or the Left button
for no.

If you choose yes, the screen notifies you that the settings are
updated.

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Record Configuration Information

Before continuing, record the following configuration information
for your reference:

Networking Information

General Information

CDP IP Address:

_____________________

Select a free static IP address for
your SonicWALL CDP appliance
that is within the range of your
local subnet.

CDP Subnet Mask:

_____________________

Enter the subnet mask for the
local subnet where you are
installing your SonicWALL CDP
appliance.

Gateway IP Address:

_____________________

Record the IP address of your
network’s gateway device (such
as your perimeter firewall/router).

DNS Server 1:

_____________________
DNS Server 2 (optional):

_____________________

Record your DNS Server
information.

Server Name:

_____________________

Select a friendly name for your
SonicWALL CDP appliance
(maximum 32 characters).

Password:

_____________________

Select a password for your
SonicWALL CDP appliance
(default is password).

Serial Number:

_____________________

Record the serial number found
on the bottom of your SonicWALL
CDP appliance.

Authentication Code:

_____________________

Record the authentication code
found on the bottom of your
SonicWALL CDP appliance.

Registration Code:

_____________________

Record the registration code that
is generated in mysonicwall.com.
See

Registering Your

SonicWALL CDP Appliance
on MySonicWALL - page 10.

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Setting Up the SonicWALL CDP Appliance

In this Section:

This section contains the following subsections:

• What You Need to Begin - page 10

• Registering Your SonicWALL CDP Appliance on MySonicWALL - page 10

• Powering On and Connecting to the Appliance - page 14

• Configuring a Static IP Address on Windows - page 15

• Configuring Appliance Settings - page 16

• Connecting the SonicWALL CDP Appliance to Your Network - page 20

• Activating Your SonicWALL CDP Appliance - page 21

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What You Need to Begin

A computer that meets or exceeds the following requirements:

• Pentium III 450 MHZ processor

• 256 MB of RAM

• 40 MB of free disk space

• A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, T1, or other)

• A 10/100 Base-T Ethernet hub / router

• Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2008, Server 2003*

*For the latest list of supported Windows operating systems and
service packs, refer to the SonicWALL CDP Release Notes and
the following webpage:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/

backup_and_recovery.html>

Registering Your SonicWALL CDP
Appliance on MySonicWALL

The SonicWALL CDP appliance must be registered on
MySonicWALL before first use. Perform the following steps to
register your SonicWALL CDP appliance:

1. Point your Web browser to www.mysonicwall.com.
The MySonicWALL login page is displayed.

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2. Enter your MySonicWALL account credentials in the
Username and Password fields and then click the Submit
button.

Note: You need a MySonicWALL account to register the

SonicWALL CDP 5040. You can create one by clicking
the Not a registered user? link.

3. On the MySonicWALL page, click My Products in the
navigation bar. Then, select Register Product.

4. Complete the fields as described in the table below:

Field Description

Serial Number Enter the serial number, found on

the bottom of your SonicWALL
CDP appliance.

Friendly Name Enter a descriptive name for your

SonicWALL CDP appliance.

Product Group Select a product group from the

drop-down menu. This product
group is a logical collection of
SonicWALL products that are
managed by a user group, defined
on MySonicWALL.

Authentication Code Enter your authentication code,

found on the bottom of your
SonicWALL CDP appliance (just
below the serial number).

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5. Click the Submit button.
The message “Please select an offsite backup location”
displays:

6. In the Location drop-down menu, select an offsite data
backup location, either NORTH AMERICA - WEST or
Europe.

Alert: If you change the offsite data backup location, the data

that was saved in the previous location is lost.

7. Click the Submit button.
A confirmation message is displayed, such as “Are you
sure you would like to backup your data to NORTH
AMERICA - WEST? Please confirm by clicking Submit.”

8. Click the Submit button again.
The Service Management page is displayed.

Note: You will need the Registration Code during initial

configuration of your SonicWALL CDP.

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Activating Offsite Data Backup Service

The SonicWALL CDP Offsite Data Backup Service is an
optional offsite backup and recovery solution. Perform the
following steps to activate your Offsite Data Backup Service:

1. On the Service Management page in MySonicWALL, scroll
down to Applicable Services. If you do not have an Offsite
Data Backup Service activation key, click Buy Now or
contact your SonicWALL vendor.

If you have a license key, click Enter Key.

2. Type your key into the Activation Key field, select the I

have read and agreed to all of the terms and conditions
mentioned above checkbox, and then click Submit.

The activation status displays with the expiration date and
offsite capacity.

3. To access the SonicWALL Site-to-Site Backup service,
return to the Service Management page by clicking the
Friendly Name of your SonicWALL CDP appliance on the
My Products page.

4. To activate the SonicWALL Site-to-Site Backup service,
click Buy Now or Enter Key.

5. To enter an existing license key, use the same method as
described above for the Offsite Data Backup Service.

Note: Bare Metal Recovery and other services can also be

activated on the Service Management page. For
information about using Bare Metal Recovery, refer to
the SonicWALL Bare Metal Recovery Administrator’s
Guide, available on MySonicWALL or at:

http://www.sonicwall.com/us/Support.html

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Powering On and Connecting to the
Appliance

After registering your SonicWALL CDP appliance on
MySonicWALL, you are ready to turn on the appliance and
connect a computer to it for initial configuration.

1. Place the SonicWALL CDP appliance and your
management computer next to each other for the
initialization process.

2. Set the LAN IP address of your management computer to
a static IP address on the 192.168.168.0/24 subnet, such
as 192.168.168.50. For help with setting a static IP
address on your computer, refer to Configuring a Static IP

Address on Windows - page 15.

3. Using the supplied crossover cable (red), connect the LAN
port of computer to the LAN port on the back of your
SonicWALL CDP appliance.

4. Securely attach the provided power adaptor to the provided
power cord.

5. Connect the power adaptor to the back of the appliance,
and insert the plug end into a grounded 110/120V outlet.

6. If the appliance does not power up immediately, press the
power switch on the front to turn it on.

7. Open a Web browser on the computer and point it to:
http://192.168.168.169 (the default IP address of the
SonicWALL CDP appliance). The SonicWALL CDP login
screen displays.

Note: One or more security warnings may display while

connecting to the SonicWALL CDP Web management
interface. Continue to the website, and accept the
certificate if required, to login to the SonicWALL CDP
appliance.

8. Enter “admin” in the Name field and “password” in the
Password field, select your language from the Language
drop-down menu, and click the Login button.

Ethernet Port

(in the rear)

Management

Station