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  • Page 1 Barracuda BX500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ports used ....................... 2 Initial Setup ........................ 4 To connect the BX500 ....................4 To log in to the BX500 device ................... 4 To enable integrations in the XDR Dashboard ............. 5 To enroll the BX500 device ..................6 Changing the default DHCP address ................7 To set the default DHCP address statically ..............

  • Page 3: Whats In The Box

    QUICK START GUIDE BX500 Congratulations on your purchase of the BX500 device. This document is designed to help get you started quickly and easily. ’ S IN THE BOX Your BX500 purchase includes the following hardware and software. ARDWARE The hardware included with your purchase is: The BX500 hardware ...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS IMENSIONS NOTE The BX500 device can be rack mounted, but rack mounting is not required. Width 11.81 in/300 mm Height 1.73 in/44 mm Depth 8.58 in/218 mm Weight 5.1 lb/2.3 kg ARDWARE Core count 4 Memory Ethernet 2x 1G RJ45...
  • Page 5 80, 8000 cnt14.upd.cudasvc.com 80, 8000 cnt15.upd.cudasvc.com 80, 8000 cnt20.upd.cudasvc.com 80, 8000 cnt21.upd.cudasvc.com 80, 8000 IMPORTANT For important additional information on how ports are used for updates, visit Required Outbound Connections for Barracuda Networks Appliances https://campus.barracuda.com/doc/172884329/. Barracuda Networks • Barracuda XDR...

  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    NOTE To set the DHCP address statically, see Changing the default DHCP address. 1. Identify the primary IP address of Port 1 on the BX500 by doing one of the following: Run an IP scan.  Check your DHCP server.

  • Page 7: To Enable Integrations In The Xdr Dashboard

    In the Barracuda XDR Dashboard, enable the appropriate firewalls for your environment. You must also enable Barracuda IDS, which is already on the BX500 device. 1. On the same device as you the previous procedure, log in to the Barracuda XDR Dashboard. 2. Navigate to Administration > Integrations.

  • Page 8: To Enroll The Bx500 Device

    Enroll button. Once you click Enroll, the device registers with the Barracuda XDR fleet server. Once that is complete, the BX500 begins to listen for logs. All the appropriate ports have already been opened.

  • Page 9: Changing The Default Dhcp Address

    ADDRESS THROUGH THE CONSOLE ADMINISTRATION INTERFACE Note: The BX500 does not include a VGA port. If you know the IP address assigned to the appliance via DHCP, you can use a web browser to log into the appliance locally and change the IP address settings on the Device Information page.
  • Page 10 3. Expand Ports (COM & LPT). 4. Open PuTTY. Select the Connection > Serial category. Ensure the following settings are correct: Serial Line: COM1 Speed (baud): 115200 Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 1 Parity: None Flow control: None Barracuda Networks • Barracuda XDR...
  • Page 11 8. Once a connection is made, you will be prompted for the username and password: Username: admin Password: Appliance serial number (numeric value only) 9. Use keyboard arrows and commands to navigate the Barracuda Backup console interface. For more on the console interface, see Barracuda Console https://campus.barracuda.com/doc/171943238/.
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