• SonicOS NSv 7
• Introducing the NSv Series
  • Feature Support Information
  • Node Counts Per Platform
  • Installation File / Supported Platforms
  • Hardware Compatibility
  • Support for SR-IOV
  • Support for vMotion
  • Support for One-Arm Mode
  • Support for Tap Mode
  • Product Matrix and Requirements
  • Backup and Recovery Information
  • Best Practices and Recommendations
  • High Availability Configurations
  • Exporting and Importing Firewall Configurations
  • Upgrading from SonicOS 6.5
  • Upgrading to a Higher Capacity NSv Model
  • Creating a MySonicWall Account
• Installing SonicOS on the NSv Series
  • Obtaining the OVA from MySonicWall
  • Installing the NSv Virtual Machine
  • Viewing and Editing Virtual Machine Settings
  • Troubleshooting Installation Configuration
    • Insufficient Memory Assignment
    • Incompatible CPU
    • Incorrect CPU Configuration
    • Insufficient Resources at Time of Configuration
    • Incorrect Network Adapter Configuration
    • Incorrect Number of Network Adapters
    • Insufficient Memory When Jumbo Frames Enabled
• Licensing and Registering Your NSv
  • Registering the NSv Virtual Machine with SonicOS
• SonicOS Management
  • Managing SonicOS on the NSv Series
  • Using System Diagnostics
• Using the Virtual Console and SafeMode
  • Using the ESXi Remote Console to Configure the WAN or LAN Interfaces
  • Navigating the NSv Management Console
    • System Info
    • Management Network or Network Interfaces
    • Test Management Network
    • Diagnostics
    • NTP Server
    • Lockdown Mode
      • Temporary Lockdown Mode
    • System Update
    • Reboot | Shutdown
    • About
    • Logs
  • Configuring SR-IOV
  • Using SafeMode on the NSv
    • Enabling SafeMode
    • Disabling SafeMode
    • Configuring the Management Network in SafeMode
      • Configuring Interface Settings
      • Disabling an Interface
    • Installing a New SonicOS Version in SafeMode
    • Downloading Logs in SafeMode
• SonicWall Support
  • About This Document

Obtaining the OVA from MySonicWall

Refer to the purchase confirmation email for more information about downloading the OVA files.

If you do not have a MySonicWall account, see Creating a MySonicWall Account for more information about creating one.

To perform initial registration and obtain the OVA file for deployment

1. In a browser, log into your MySonicWall account.

2. Navigate to My Products > Register Product.

3. Fill in the Serial Number, Friendly Name, Product Group, and Authentication Code fields, and then click Register.

   

4. The Registration Code is displayed. Make a note of it.

   You are now given access to the OVA file for your NSv model.

5. Download the OVA file and save it to your management computer.

You are now ready to deploy the OVA on your ESXi server. See Installing SonicOS on the NSv Series for more information.

After your NSv installation is complete, boot up SonicOS and log in. See Managing SonicOS on the NSv Series for more information.

After you have connected and have internet access from the NSv, you must register your NSv Series instance using the Registration Code to complete the registration process. See Registering the NSv Appliance from SonicOS.

If your NSv is deployed in a closed network, see Licensing and Registering Your NSv.