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Cisco PIX Security Appliance Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 PIX 506/506E
Connecting a Power Supply Module to the PIX 506/506E
Step 2 Connect the RJ-45 connector to the PIX 506/506E and connect the other end to the serial port connector
on your computer (see Figure 3-7).
Figure 3-5 PIX 506/506E Serial Console Cable
Step 3 Connect the inside network cable to the interface connector marked ETHERNET 0 or ETHERNET 1.
Note The inside or outside network connections can be made to either interface port on the
PIX 506/506E.
Step 4 Connect the outside network cable to the remaining Ethernet port.
Connecting a Power Supply Module to the PIX 506/506E
This section describes how to connect the power supply module to the PIX 506/506E. Use this
information in conjunction with the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document.
The PIX 506/506E uses an external AC to DC power supply. Power is supplied to the PIX 506/506E by
connecting the power supply to the back of the security appliance and connecting a separate AC power
cord to the power supply.
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RJ-45 to
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