Connecting the LAN Port
1.Connect one end of the provided ethernet cable to the computer you are using to manage the SonicWALL NSA E6500.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the X0 port on your SonicWALL NSA E6500.
The Link LED above the X0 (LAN) port will light up in green or amber depending on the link throughput speed, indicating an active connection:
-Amber indicates 1 Gbps
-Green indicates 100 Mbps
-Unlit while the right (activity) LED is illuminated indicates 10 Mbps
Applying Power
1.Plug the power cord into an appropriate power outlet.
2.Turn on the power switch on the rear of the appliance next to the power cords.
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The Power LEDs 
on the front panel light up blue when you
plug in the SonicWALL NSA E6500. The Alarm 
LED may
light up and the Test | LED will light up and may blink while |
the appliance performs a series of diagnostic tests.
When the Power LEDs are lit and the Test LED is no longer lit, the SonicWALL NSA E6500 is ready for configuration. This typically occurs within a few minutes of applying power to the appliance.
Alert: When disconnecting power, be sure to remove both power cords from the unit.
Note: If the Test or Alarm LEDs remain lit after the SonicWALL NSA E6500 has booted, restart the appliance by cycling power.