Deploy a Barracuda Backup Appliance

The following steps walk you through the process of deploying a Barracuda Backup appliance. Alternatively, you can download and follow the quick start guide.

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Before you can connect your Barracuda Backup appliance to Barracuda Cloud Control, you must first create an account:

1. If you do not have an account, go to https://login.barracudanetworks.com/ and click Create a user.

2. Enter your name, email address, and company name, and specify if this is a partner account. Click Create User.

3. Follow the instructions emailed to the entered email address to log in and create your Barracuda Cloud Control account.

4. After submitting your new account information, the Account page displays your account name, associated privileges, and username.

Verify that you have the necessary equipment:

• Barracuda Backup appliance (check that you have received the correct model) and AC power cable (included)

• Barracuda Backup appliance serial number and linking code (available on both the side of the Barracuda Backup appliance and the Barracuda Backup Quick Start Guide included with the appliance)

• Connectivity and access information for all data sources you want to back up

• VGA Monitor (Models 290-1191)

  • Console cable is needed for the 190 model

• USB Keyboard (recommended)
  Optionally, PS2 keyboard input is available on models 290-490

• For Ethernet models, an Ethernet connection is required*

• For LC Fiber models, an LC SFP or SFP+ connection is required*

*Cabling differs based on the appliance model. For more information, refer to Barracuda Backup Hardware Specifications.

To activate your appliance:

1. Log in to https://login.barracuda.com. If you do not have an account, follow the instructions in the section Create a Barracuda Cloud Control Account.

2. Click Backup in the left pane, and go to Admin > Activate Barracuda Backup.

3. Enter the Serial Number and Linking Code from the sticker on the back of the Quick Start Guide included with your appliance, and click Next.

4. The wizard launches. In the Your Info page, enter your contact information, and click Continue.

5. In the Device Info page, enter a Device Name to represent the device in the UI.

6. Select the Time Zone where the device will be physically located.

7. Enter the geographical location of the device, select whether to Automatically update device firmware after activation, and click Continue.

8. Read and accept the Terms and Conditions, and click Done.

9. Once your device is linked, click Go to Dashboard.

1. Fasten the appliance to a 19-inch rack or place in a stable location.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network switch to the Ethernet port on the back panel of the appliance; connect any additional cables as necessary.

3. Connect the power cord, monitor, and keyboard.

4. Press the Power button on the front panel to turn on the appliance.

Note that the model 190 does not include a VGA port. If you know the IP address assigned to the appliance via DHCP, you can use a web browser to log into the appliance locally and change the IP address settings on the Device Information page.

Alternatively, to specify a static IP, use a console cable (USB to RJ45  recommended) and terminal application/emulator to open the console  administration interface.

In this example, PuTTY is used as the terminal emulator. Any similar terminal application will work. These set up instructions uses Windows. After installation:

1. Plug in your USB to Serial/RJ45 adapter, and determine its COM port number by opening the Windows Device Manager (a driver must have previously been installed for the adapter).

   1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Device Manager or right-click My Computer, and select Properties > Device Manager.

   2. Expand Ports (COM & LPT).
      

2. Open PuTTY. Select the Connection > Serial category. Ensure the following settings are correct:

   • Serial Line: COM1

   • Speed (baud): 115200

   • Data bits: 8

   • Stop bits: 1

   • Parity: None

   • Flow control: None

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3. Select the Session category, and click the Serial radio button for the Connection type.
   

   To save this session, enter a name under Saved Sessions and click Save. This will ensure that you have quick access to your commonly used sessions.  Settings are saved within PuTTY so copying the application  to a different machine will also copy your saved sessions.

4. Click Open to start a new serial session.

5. Once a connection is made, you will be prompted for the username and password:

   Username: admin
   Password: Appliance serial number (numeric value only)

6. Use keyboard arrows and commands to navigate the Barracuda Backup console interface. For more on the console interface, see Barracuda Console.

If your Barracuda Backup appliance is located behind a corporate firewall or web filtering service, open the following ports to ensure proper operation: