Cisco IPS-4240-K9 - Intrusion Protection Sys 4240 Installation Manual page 110

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Note
Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port and connect the other end to the DB-9 or DB-25
Step 5
connector on your computer.
Step 6 Attach the network cables.
• GigabitEthernet0/0, GigabitEthernet0/1, GigabitEthernet0/2, and GigabitEthernet0/3 (from right to
left) are sensing ports.
• Management0/0 is the command and control port.
Step 7 Power on the appliance.
Step 8 Initialize the appliance.
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Use the console port to connect to a computer to enter configuration commands. Locate the serial
cable from the accessory kit. The serial cable assembly consists of a 180/rollover cable with
RJ-45 connectors (DB-9 connector adapter PN 74-0495-01 and DB-25 connector adapter PN
29-0810-01).
You can use a 180/rollover or straight-through patch cable to connect the appliance to a port on
a terminal server with RJ-45 or hydra cable assembly connections. Connect the appropriate cable
from the console port on the appliance to a port on the terminal server. See
Appliance to a Terminal Server, page 1-9
FLASH
Console
port (RJ-45)
RJ-45 to
DB-9 or DB-25
serial cable
(null-modem)
Indicators
LNK SPD LNK SPD LNK SPD
2
3
for the instructions for setting up a terminal server.
Computer serial port
DB-9 or DB-25
LNK SPD
1 0
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