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Optional Procedures Chapter 4 Installing the ASA 5505 Optional Procedures This section describes how to perform tasks that are not required for the initial setup of the Cisco ASA 5505. This section includes the following topics: • "Connecting to the Console" section on page 4-8 • "Installing a Cable Lock" section on page 4-9 Connecting to the Console You can access the command line for administration using the console port on the Cisco ASA 5505. To do so, you must run a serial terminal emulator on a PC or workstation, as shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 Connecting to the Console Security Services Card Slot POWER 48VDC 7 POWER over ETHERNET 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Console 2 RESET 1 1 2 153760 1 Console port 2 Console cable To connect a console for local, command-line administrative access, perform the following steps: ASA 5505 Getting Started Guide 4-8 78-18003-02