Getting Started

The Barracuda Backup Service is an affordable, integrated local and offsite data backup solution, combining an onsite appliance with a monthly subscription plan. Data is replicated to two offsite locations, providing both onsite backups for the fastest restore times as well as secure offsite storage for disaster recovery.

This guide provides you with setup instructions for the Barracuda Backup Service. We recommend reading these instructions fully before starting the setup. To initiate your Barracuda Backup Service, you will need the following:

∙Barracuda Backup Server

∙AC power cable

∙Ethernet cables

∙Barracuda Backup Server serial number and linking code (on right)

∙Connectivity and access information for servers to backup

Physical Installation

To install the Barracuda Backup Server:

1.Fasten the Barracuda Backup Server to a 19-inch rack or place it in a stable location.

2.Connect an ethernet cable from your network switch to the WAN ethernet port on the back panel of the Barracuda Backup Server.

3.Press the POWER button on the front panel to turn the unit on.

Barracuda Backup Service - Quick Start Guide

By default, your Barracuda Backup Server is configured to obtain an IP address on your network using DHCP. If you need to specify a static IP, you can use the console administration interface by connecting a monitor and keyboard to the Barracuda Backup Server. Instructions for using the console administration interface can be found online at http://backup.barracuda.com/support. If DHCP is acceptable, proceed to Step 4.

Linking your Barracuda Backup Server

Your Barracuda Backup Server needs to be linked in your Barracuda Backup Account online before you can activate your subscription plan and initiate data backups. You should have billing information (credit card recommended) available for your subscription plan to complete the linking process.

1.Go to http://login.barracuda.com and log in. If you do not already have an account, click Create a new account under the Username field, follow the account creation instructions and log in.

2.Once logged in, click the Backup Service button at the top of the screen, and then click Link a Barracuda Backup Server on the left of the page.

3.On the Validation page, enter the serial number and the linking code for your Barracuda Backup Server from the sticker below and click Continue.

4.Complete the form and choose your storage subscription plan.

STICKER WITH SERIAL NUMBER AND

LINKING CODE

Optional IP Address and Network Settings Configuration

If your Barracuda Backup Server is located behind a corporate firewall, you may need to open the following ports to allow communication between the Barracuda Backup Server and Barracuda Networks:

∙Ports 80, 443, 1194, 5120-5129 outbound for both TCP and UDP traffic. The Barracuda Backup Server uses these ports to transfer data over the Internet to the offsite storage location. If you would like to restrict the outbound network traffic on these ports to only reach Barracuda Networks, please contact Barracuda Networks Technical Support.

This area must accommodate a 4” x 2.25” sticker!

Verify Connection to Barracuda Networks

The Barracuda Backup Server you have just installed, powered on and linked should be listed on the left with a green status light to the right of its name. If the status of your Barracuda Backup Server is green, please continue on to the next