Cisco IDS-4230-FE - Intrusion Detection Sys Fast Ethernet Sensor Installation And Configuration Manual page 70

Installing the IDS-4215
To install the IDS-4215 on your network, follow these steps:
Position the appliance on the network.
Step 1
See
places to position an appliance.
Step 2 Attach the power cord to the appliance and plug it into a power source (a UPS is
recommended).
Step 3 Connect the cable so that you have either a DB-9 or DB-25 connector on one end
as required by the serial port for your computer, and the other end is the RJ-45
connector.
Note
Cisco Intrusion Detection System Appliance and Module Installation and Configuration Guide Version 4.1
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10/100 ETHERNET 1 USB
Console
port (RJ-45)
RJ-45 to
DB-9 or DB-25
serial cable
(null-modem)
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).
CONSOLE
Chapter 3 Installing the IDS-4215
1-6, for information on the best
Computer serial port
DB-9 or DB-25
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