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UTM220 - Upgrade to SG230 number of ports

Paul Mark Valenzuela1 over 7 years ago

Hi.

I got an 2xUTM220 which we plan to upgrade to 2xSG230 (HA cluster)

We currently only use 6 ports on the UTM220. The remaining ETH6 and ETH 7 are unused on UTM220.

Question

1. I understand we just need to backup and restore the configuration unto the newer SG230. Did I get this right ?

2. Since, I have only use 6 ports on the UTM220 and SG230 has only 6 ports there should be no problem ?

3. Are all six ports on the SG230 usable right, I'm gonna use eth3 for HA and all other ports we be used as well?

4. I read the datasheet for SG 230 it states "6 x GE copper – fixed Incl. 2 bypass pairs", what does 2 bypass pairs mean ? I need to be able to use all six interfaces on the SG230, are there any shared ports ? I would appreciate any explanation.

5. When we connect Eth3/HA, do we connect directly to the other appliance ? Can we use a straight thru patch cord ?

Thanks,

Paul

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0 kerobra_retired over 7 years ago

Hi Paul,

1) yes

2) yes, but it can be that you have to select hardware interfaces for UTM interfaces in some cases

3) yes, and with rev.2 models you have additionally 2 GBIC Transceiver slots you can use

4) the bypass feature can be disabled: https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/127940

5) direct connection, 1:1 "normal" TP cable can be used.

Gruß / Regards,

Kevin
Sophos CE/CA (XG+UTM), Gold Partner
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0 kerobra_retired over 7 years ago

Hi Paul,

1) yes

2) yes, but it can be that you have to select hardware interfaces for UTM interfaces in some cases

3) yes, and with rev.2 models you have additionally 2 GBIC Transceiver slots you can use

4) the bypass feature can be disabled: https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/127940

5) direct connection, 1:1 "normal" TP cable can be used.

Gruß / Regards,

Kevin
Sophos CE/CA (XG+UTM), Gold Partner
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0 Paul Mark Valenzuela1 over 7 years ago in reply to kerobra_retired

Thanks for the reply.

If I just keep the by pass "enabled" would there be any concerns if I use up all six (6) ports including the HA port ?

What ports are the by pass ports by the way ?

So straight thru cable would be ok to connect HA ports?
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