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SonicWALL Backup and Recovery Solutions BACKUP & RECOVERY CDP 5040 / CDP 5040B Getting Started Guide ™ DYNAMIC SECURITY FOR THE GLOBAL NETWORK...
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 Contents SonicWALL CDP appliance, and then optionally to a secure offsite location*.
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 Before setting up your SonicWALL CDP appliance, verify that your Any Items Missing? package contains the following parts: If any items are missing from your package, please contact SonicWALL support. SonicWALL CDP 5040 Standard Power Cord*...
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.
VGA Port Provides connection for “local archiving” data to supported USB storage devices Not authorized for use unless explicitly instructed by a SonicWALL technical support representative. Ethernet Port 0 (Management/LAN) Serial Port Provides configurable Gigabit-capable Provides access to a command line...
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.
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Configure After entering a new value for a setting in the configuration menu, you are asked if you want to commit changes. Using the The Configure Menu allows you to configure specific aspects of 4-way D-pad, press the Right button for yes or the Left button the appliance.
Record your DNS Server information. Registration Code: Record the registration code that _____________________ is generated in mysonicwall.com. DNS Server 2 (optional): _____________________ Registering Your SonicWALL CDP Appliance _____________________ on MySonicWALL - page 10 SonicWALL CDP 5040 / 5040B Getting Started Guide Page 7...
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The MySonicWALL login page is displayed. • 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>...
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Note: managed by a user group, defined You need a MySonicWALL account to register the on MySonicWALL. SonicWALL CDP 5040. You can create one by clicking the Not a registered user? link. Authentication Code Enter your authentication code, found on the bottom of your...
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In the Location drop-down menu, select an offsite data backup location, either NORTH AMERICA - WEST or Europe. Note: You will need the Registration Code during initial configuration of your SonicWALL CDP. Page 12 Registering Your SonicWALL CDP Appliance on MySonicWALL...
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Activating Offsite Data Backup Service The activation status displays with the expiration date and offsite capacity. 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: On the Service Management page in MySonicWALL, scroll down to Applicable Services.
Continue to the website, and accept the initialization process. certificate if required, to login to the SonicWALL CDP appliance. 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.
Click Close in the Local Area Connection Properties Click Close or OK in the Local Area Connection Properties window for the settings to take effect. window for the settings to take effect. SonicWALL CDP 5040 / 5040B Getting Started Guide Page 15...
Configuring Mail Settings Mail settings are required for the administrator to receive email After registering your SonicWALL CDP on MySonicWALL and alerts. The Alerts tab already contains default alert settings. connecting a management computer to it, you are ready to configure the appliance for use on your network.
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You must configure the correct DNS address settings in order to Click Save. register and use your SonicWALL CDP appliance. The DNS server must be able to resolve external Internet names. For your records, enter the DNS server IP address below.
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10.215.10.1 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, you This procedure describes how to configure your SonicWALL could set the static IP address on your SonicWALL CDP CDP appliance with a static IP address. After changing the IP appliance to 10.215.10.61.
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If using a wired connection, reconnect your computer to an available port on a network device on your local network. Continue to the next section to connect the SonicWALL CDP appliance to your local area network. SonicWALL CDP 5040 / 5040B Getting Started Guide...
Perform the following steps to physically connect your SonicWALL CDP appliance to your network: Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of your SonicWALL CDP appliance. Plug the other end of the cable into an open port on your network hub or switch.
The Processing indicator appears for a few seconds, and On your management computer, point your browser to the then the Registration Code field appears as Registered SonicWALL CDP appliance IP address and log in to the when finished. Web management interface.
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Installing and Verifying SonicWALL CDP Agent In this Section: This section provides instructions for installing the SonicWALL CDP Agent software and testing backup functionality with your SonicWALL CDP appliance. • SonicWALL CDP User Interfaces - page 24 • Downloading and Installing SonicWALL CDP Agent Software - page 24 •...
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SonicWALL CDP Local Archive Manager—This application allows you to copy data from a SonicWALL CDP appliance onto a USB drive, and to restore the data from the USB drive to an individual computer or server. The data can be encrypted on the USB drive, and you can configure local archiving tasks that periodically copy data from the appliance to a USB drive.
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Description in the CDP Software section of the page. accept the terms in the license agreement checkbox, and click Next to continue. The installer for the latest version of the SonicWALL CDP Agent Software is downloaded to a location on your computer.
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To include the Local Archive Manager in the installation, select Complete. Custom installation allows you to select which program features you want installed. This installation option is recommended for advanced users. Page 26 Downloading and Installing SonicWALL CDP Agent Software...
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Adobe AIR application, which is required for proper operation of the Agent User Interface. Click Install to continue the Agent software installation. In the Ready to Install SonicWALL CDP screen, click Install to begin the actual installation. The installer places shortcuts on the computer desktop for the SonicWALL CDP Agent UI and SonicWALL CDP Local Archive Manager (if installed).
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Verifying SonicWALL CDP Operation In the left pane, under Computer, select a folder that has some files you can back up for this test. To verify that your SonicWALL CDP appliance can successfully backup data from an agent computer, perform the following steps:...
SonicWALL CDP appliance operation. To enable additional computers to back up data to the SonicWALL CDP 5040 appliance, simply install the SonicWALL CDP Agent software on each computer. 11. Click the Status tab to see data being backed up and view the quota used.
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Server 2003, verify that Data Execution Prevention (DEP) Operation is configured to allow SonicWALL CDP: • Under Windows Services, stop the If your SonicWALL CDP Agent application does not start, verify CDPAgentService.exe service. the following: • Right-click My Computer and select Properties, then The software must be installed by a user with select the Advanced tab.
Support and Training Options In this Section: This section provides overviews of customer support and training options for the SonicWALL CDP 5040. • Customer Support - page 32 • SonicWALL Live Product Demos - page 32 • Knowledge Portal - page 33 •...
Customer Support SonicWALL Live Product Demos SonicWALL offers Web-based and telephone support to The SonicWALL Live Demo site provides free test drives of customers who have a valid warranty or who have purchased a SonicWALL security products and services through interactive Support Contract.
Knowledge Portal The Knowledge Portal allows users to search for SonicWALL documents based on the following types of search tools: • Browse • Search for keywords • Full-text search For further information, navigate to the Support > Knowledge Portal page at: <http://www.mysonicwall.com/>...
SonicWALL User Forums The SonicWALL User Forums allow users to communicate and discuss a variety of security and appliance subject matters. The forums include the following categories: • Firewall topics • SSL VPN topics • Continuous Data Protection topics •...
Products and Security Applications. SonicWALL Training provides the following resources for its customers: • E-Training • Instructor-Led Training • Custom Training • Technical Certification • Authorized Training Partners For further information, visit: <http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support/training.html> SonicWALL CDP 5040 / 5040B Getting Started Guide Page 35...
• SonicWALL CDP Agent User’s Guide • SonicWALL CDP MS Exchange InfoStore Backup and Restore Guide • SonicWALL CDP MS Exchange User Mailbox Backup and Restore Guide • SonicWALL CDP Local Archiving Guide For further information, visit: <http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support/289.html> Page 36...
SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions Guide The official guide to SonicWALL’s market-leading wireless networking and security devices. This 512-page book is available in hardcopy. Order the book directly from Elsevier Publishing at: <http://www.elsevier.com> SonicWALL CDP 5040 / 5040B Getting Started Guide...
1RK19-066 SonicWALL CDP 5040 Unauthorized Ports 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. Page 40 Safety and Regulatory Information...
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment The SonicWALL CDP appliance is designed to be mounted in a may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, standard 19-inch rack mount cabinet. The following conditions...
Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Luft um das Gerät herum zirkulieren kann und die Lüftungsschlitze an der Seite des Das SonicWALL Modell ist für eine Montage in einem Gehäuses frei sind. Hier ist ein Belüftungsabstand von standardmäßigen 19-Zoll-Rack konzipiert. Für eine mindestens 26 mm einzuhalten.
The Lithium Battery used in the SonicWALL Internet security Die in der Internet Security appliance von SonicWALL appliance may not be replaced by the user. The SonicWALL verwendete Lithiumbatterie darf nicht vom Benutzer must be returned to a SonicWALL authorized service center for ausgetauscht werden.
The 2 TB replacement hard drive can be inserted into any drive the RAID controller. slot on your SonicWALL CDP 5040 appliance. You can insert A status of DEGRADED is displayed for the array. the drive while the SonicWALL CDP appliance is powered on.
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In the Web management interface, navigate to the System > RAID page. SonicWALL CDP 5040 / 5040B Getting Started Guide Page 45...
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LCD connectors. The best practice is to align and seat the right side of the bezel (as you are facing the front of the SonicWALL CDP appliance), then view the connectors from above as you carefully press the left side of the bezel into place.
Modifying this equipment or using this equipment Canadian Radio Frequency Emissions Statement for purposes not shown in this manual without the written consent of SonicWALL, Inc. could void the user’s authority to This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian operate this equipment.
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CISPR 22 (EN 55022) Class A Regulatory Information for Korea Complies with EN 55022 Class A and CISPR 22 Class A. This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
(with all backup copies) can be sold, given, or loaned to another person. Under the law, copying includes translating into another language or format. Specifications and descriptions subject to change without notice. SonicWALL CDP 5040 / 5040B Getting Started Guide Page 49...
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