Cisco ASA 5510 Quick Start Manual page 7

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Connect the RJ-45 connector of the blue console cable to the Console port on the rear panel

Step 3

of the adaptive security appliance. (See Figure 3.)

Connect the DB-9 connector of the blue cable to the serial port on your computer or terminal.

Step 4

Figure 3

Connecting the Chassis Console Cable

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RJ-45 console port

RJ-45 to DB-9 serial console cable (null modem)

Alternatively, for management purposes, you can also connect an Ethernet cable to the

Note

adaptive security appliance MGMT port. The MGMT port is a Fast Ethernet interface designed

for management traffic only and is specified as Management0/0. The MGMT port is similar to the

Console port, but the MGMT port accepts only incoming traffic.

Locate the yellow Ethernet cable in the accessory kit.

Step 5

Attach one end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port and the other end to a network

Step 6

device, such as a router, switch, or hub.

Attach the power cord to the adaptive security appliance and the power source.

Step 7

Power on the chassis.

Step 8

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