Chapter 3 Installing The Cisco Asa 5505; Installing The Chassis; Connecting The Interface Cables - Cisco ASA 5505 Hardware Installation Manual

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Installing the Cisco ASA 5505

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This section describes how to connect the cables to the Ethernet and Console ports.

Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment

Warning

Read the safety warnings in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASA 5505

Caution

Adaptive Security Appliance and follow proper safety procedures when performing these steps.

To connect cables to the ports perform the following steps:

Place the chassis on a flat, stable surface.

Step 1

Before connecting a computer or terminal to the ports, check to determine the baud rate of the serial port. The

Step 2

baud rate must match the default baud rate (9600 baud) of the Console port of the adaptive security

appliance. Set up the terminal as follows: 9600 baud (default), 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bits, and Flow

Control (FC) = Hardware.

Connect the cables to the ports.

Step 3

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Connecting the Interface Cables, page 3-1

Powering on the Cisco ASA 5505, page 3-3

Installing a Cable Lock, page 3-4

Rack or Wall Mounting the Cisco ASA 5505, page 3-4

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