Barracuda Networks Server Leaflet

 
 
 
 
 

IM 

 
The Barracuda Enterprise IM Server is an IM gateway and server appliance that is 
installed between your internal network and the Internet. It provides a secure internal IM 
service for your company, as well as a way to log and manage all public IM traffic.  The 
Barracuda Enterprise IM Server provides identity management, keyword notification, and 
integrates with your existing LDAP or Active Directory server to provide IM security and 
management capabilities at the organizational, group, or even user level. 
 
 

Getting Started 
This guide provides you with setup instructions for the Barracuda Enterprise IM 
Server. We recommend reading these instructions fully before starting the setup.  
To begin setting up your Barracuda Enterprise IM Server, you need the following 
items: 
 

 

Barracuda Enterprise IM Server 

 

AC Power Cord  

 

(2) Ethernet Cables 

 

Mounting Rails (model 620/820 only) 

 VGA 

Monitor 

(recommended) 

 

PS2 Keyboard (recommended) 

 
 
Physical Installation 
To install the Barracuda Enterprise IM Server: 

1.  Fasten the Barracuda Enterprise IM Server to a 19-inch rack or place it in a 

stable location. 

2.  Connect an Ethernet Cable from your network switch to the LAN ethernet 

port on the front panel of the Barracuda Enterprise IM Server.  When the 
Barracuda Enterprise IM Server is configured using the inline setup, you will 
use both the LAN and WAN ports to connect. 

3.  Connect a Standard VGA Monitor, PS2 Keyboard, and AC power cord to the 

unit.  
Note: Immediately after connecting an AC Power Cord to the unit, it may 
power ON for a few seconds and then power OFF. This is because the unit is 
designed to automatically return to a powered ON state in the event of a 
power outage.  

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

 
 
 

 

Configure IP Address and Network Settings 
If you have a monitor connected, the Barracuda Enterprise IM Server displays 
the Boot Menu initially and the Administrative Console login prompt once it is 
fully booted.  To begin the configuration: 
 
1.  Login to the Administrative Console using the admin login: 

  Login: admin 
  Password: admin 

2. Configure 

the 

Server and Secondary DNS Server as appropriate for your network. 

3. Save 

your 

changes. 

 
If you do not have a monitor and keyboard and want to set the IP using the 
RESET button on the front panel, press and hold the RESET button per the 
following table: 

IP address   

 

Press and hold RESET for… 

192.168.200.200  

5 

seconds 

192.168.1.200   8 

seconds 

10.1.1.200  

 

12 

seconds 

 
 
Barracuda Enterprise IM Server Configuration 
Use a computer with a Web browser that is connected to the same network as 
the Barracuda and follow these steps: 
1.  In your Web browser’s address bar, enter http:// [Barracuda’s IP 

address]:8000 (the default Web Interface HTTP Port). For example, if you 
configured the Barracuda with an IP address of 192.168.200.200, enter: 
http://192.168.200.200:8000 

2.  Login to the Web interface of the Barracuda Enterprise IM Server as the 

administrator: Use Username: admin    Password: admin 

3.  Click any one of the Save Changes buttons to save all of the information. 
 
 
Update the Firmware 
1. Go 

to 



Firmware Update. 

2. Press 

Download Firmware. Click OK to acknowledge the download duration 

message. To avoid damaging the Barracuda, do not power OFF during an 
update or download.  To view download progress, refresh your browser. You 
will be notified when the download is complete. 

3. On 

the 



Firmware Update page, click the Apply Now button to 

apply the firmware.  This will take a few minutes to complete. 

4. Click 

OK when prompted to reboot.