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Connecting Cables
Connecting Cables
Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP,) copper-wire Ethernet cable, with standard RJ-45-compatible plugs,
to connect the ACS SE to the network.
To connect the cables:
Plug the network connection into the Ethernet 0 port (NIC 1). See
Step 1
of the Ethernet 0 port.
Connect a console to the console or serial port using the supplied serial cable and, if necessary, the
Step 2
DB-9-to-RJ-45 console adapter. See
Warning
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Initial Configuration
The first three steps of the four steps required to configure the ACS are documented in this manual:
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•
•
Note
You perform the fourth and final part of the configuration, which includes providing AAA services by
establishing administrative and user accounts and configuring network connections, from the web
interface. See User Guide for Cisco Secure ACS for more information.
Establishing a Serial Console Connection
Before you can perform the initial configuration of ACS SE, you must establish a serial console
connection to it. This procedure requires a PC, two DB-9 to RJ-45 adapters (provided), an RJ-45 cable
(provided), and terminal emulation communication software (Hyper Terminal or equivalent).
To establish a serial console connection:
If you performed the procedure in
Note
Connect a console to the serial console port on the back panel:
Step 1
a.
b.
c.
Installation Guide for Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine 4.1
3-10
Establishing a Serial Console Connection, page 3-10
Configuring ACS SE, page 3-11
Verifying the Initial Configuration, page 3-15
Attach a DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter (provided) to the serial port of the console.
Attach a DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter (provided) to the serial port of the ACS SE. For the location of the
serial port, see
Figure 1-3 on page
Use an RJ-45 cable (provided) to connect the console to the ACS SE.
Chapter 3
Installing and Configuring Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine 4.1
Figure 1-3 on page 1-6
for the location of the serial port.
Connecting Cables, page
3-10, you can skip to
1-6.
Figure 1-3 on page 1-6
for the location
Step
2.
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