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Page 32 Configuring a State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode
Configuring a State Sync Pair in
NAT/Route Mode
This section provides instructions for configuring a pair of
SonicWALL NSA E6500 appliances for high availability (HA).
This section is relevant to administrators following deployment
scenario B.
This section contains the following subsections:
• Initial High Availability Setup - page 32
•
Configuring High Availability - page 33
•
Configuring Advanced HA Settings - page 33
•
Synchronizing Settings - page 35
•
Adjusting High Availability Settings - page 36
•
Synchronizing Firmware - page 36
•
HA License Configuration Overview - page 37
• Associating Pre-Registered Appliances -
page 38
Initial High Availability Setup
Before you begin the configuration of HA on the Primary
SonicWALL security appliance, perform the following setup:
• On the bottom panel of the Backup SonicWALL security
appliance, locate the serial number and write the number
down. You need to enter this number in the High
Availability > Settings page.
• Verify that the Primary SonicWALL and Backup
SonicWALL security appliances are registered, running the
same SonicOS Enhanced versions.
• Make sure the Primary SonicWALL and Backup
SonicWALL security appliances’ LAN, WAN and other
interfaces are properly configured for failover.
SonicWALL NSA E-Class 2
Network Security Appliance
E6500
Local Network
SonicWALL
HA / Failover Pair
Internet
HA Link
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