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SonicWall X-Series Solution: SonicWall integration with l X-Series Switches FAQ

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    SonicWall X-Series Solution: SonicWall integration with X-Series Switches FAQ

     

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    For information on other SonicWall X-Series Solution related topics:

    How to provision X-Series Switches on a SonicWall TZ series firewall

    How to provision X-Series Switches on a SonicWall TZ High Availability (HA) system

    SonicWall X-Series Solution - Support for SonicWall Virtual Interfaces (VLANs)

    SonicWall integration with X-Series Switches FAQ

    SonicWall X-Series Solution Overview

    How to manage X-Series switch's admin credentials and management IP through the X-Switch's UI

    SonicWall X-Series Solution: Which models of X-Switches has support for POE+

    SonicWall X- Series Solution How to backup and restore X-Series switches

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    What version of SonicOS has support for the SonicWall X-Series Solution?

    SonicWall X-Series Solution is only supported on SonicOS 6.2.5.0 or higher.SonicWall X-Series Solution only supports SonicWall TZ series firewalls in SonicOS 6.2.5.0

     

    What is the SonicWall X-Series Solution?

     

    Customers often needs to manage critical network elements such as firewall, switch individually. The SonicWall X-Series Solution allows unified management of both the firewall and the switch using the firewall UI and GMS. For example the maximum number of interfaces available on the  SonicWall  TZ-Series models range from 5 (TZ300) to 10 (TZ600). In certain customer deployments, the number of ports required might easily exceed the maximum number of interfaces available on the  SonicWall  TZ-Series firewalls. With  SonicWall X-Series Solution, ports on the X-Series Switch can be viewed as 'extended' interfaces of the firewall thereby increasing the number of interfaces available for use.

     

    What SonicWall  firewalls are supported by the SonicWall X-Series Solution in SonicOS 6.2.5.0?

    All  SonicWall TZ series Generation 6 (GEN6) firewalls

    • TZ300 and TZ300W
    • TZ400 and TZ400W
    • TZ500 and TZ500W
    • TZ600

    Note: Both TZSOHO and TZSOHOW are not supported by the SonicWall X-Series Solution.

     

    Will the  SonicWall X-Series Solution be offered with other SonicWall  firewalls models?

    SonicOS 6.2.5.0 only supports the X-Series Solution with SonicWall TZ series firewalls. Support for other SonicWall series firewalls is TBD,

     

    Will the  SonicWall X-Series Solution support SonicWall  firewalls in HA?

     

    Yes,X-Series Switches are supported on SonicWall in HA.

     

    What are the SonicWall HA mode restrictions?

     

    SonicWall HA mode restrictions:

    • SonicWall HA mode cannot be enable on SonicWall firewalls with PortShield enabled, you will get the following message:

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    • After activing SonicWall HA, interfaces on the SonicWall HA System are grayed out and cannot join a PortShield Group.

     

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    With  SonicWall X-Series Solution, PortShield of  Switch Ports is supported on SonicWall in HA mode.

     

    X-Switches are supported on a SonicWall HA System. Ports on the X-Switch are viewed as 'extended' interfaces of the firewall and can join PortShield Groups.

     

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    Can a SonicWall already configured with a X-Switch join into a HA system?

     

    No, you must first create a SonicWall HA System then add a X-Switch, otherwise you get the following error message:

     

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    Can we get X-Switch ports diagnostics in SonicOS?

    Yes, you can retrieving statistics for X-Switch Ports in SonicOS.

     

    Can we manage the X-Switch firmware in SonicOS?

    Yes, you can perform the following:

    • Upgrade of firmware image and boot image
    • Reload of the Switch

     

    Can we manage the X-Switch using GMS?

     

    Yes, SonicWall  X-Series Solution allows manageability of extended switch using GMS. GMS will support all configuration operations such as provisioning of an extended switch, configuration of extended switch interface settings and manageability of extended switch global parameters.

     

    What  X-Series Switch models are supported in SonicWall X-Series Solution?

    • X1008 and X1008P (8 ports with POE option)
    • X1018 and X1018P (18 ports with POE option)
    • X1026 and X1026P (26 ports with POE option)
    • X1052 and X1052P (52 ports with POE option)
    • X4012 (12 10 GE ports)

     

     

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    Where can I get the  X-Series switches specifications, manuals, documentations and latest firmware?

     

    Go to the  X-Series Manuals and documentation Website

     

    Where can I find the X-Series switch Service Tag Number and Express Service Code?

     

    The Service Tag is a 7-character code and the Express Service Code is a 10-digit code. The Service Tag and Express Service Code are used as product identifiers to access information about your device's specific technical specifications and warranty status. You will need to provide the Service Tag Number for Technical Support.

    The  X-Series switch Service Tag Number and Express Service Code is located on the outside of the packing box

     

    Here is an example of a X1008P Service Tag / Express Service Code label:

     

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    Note: For desktop X-Series switches such as X1008/X1008P, the Service Tag and Express Service Code label is on the underside of the switch. For other X-Series switches, the Service Tag can be found on X-Series switch's web user interface.

     

    Where can I find the X-Series switch Service Tag Number from the  X-Series switch's web user interface?

     

    The X-Series switch Service Tag Number can found inthe X-Series switch's web user interface:

    On the  X-Series switch's web user interface, go to Switch Management | Switch Information

     

     

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    Click on Switch Info to show the Service Tag Number

     

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