Blue Coat SG510 Series, Installation Manual

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( not recommended ) For maximum security, you can secure the serial port.
The serial port allows you to configure and access the SG510 using a serial
cable. This can pose a security risk because anyone with access to the
appliance can reconfigure the settings. This optional step sets a password on
the serial console setup, allowing only authorized personnel the ability to
reconfigure the appliance.
This is not recommended.
Note: If you forget the serial port password for a SG510, you cannot get
access to the SG510.
Figure 2-10: Initial Setup—Secure the Serial Port (
not recommended
)
Do you want to secure the serial port? Y/N [Yes] Yes
Enter setup password: ”******”
Verify setup password: ”******”
WARNING:
If you continue and enable the secure serial port it
will not be possible to enter the setup console
without the setup password. If the setup password is
lost, assistance from Blue Coat Systems will be
required and all system configuration may be lost.
It is recommended that this password be stored in a
physically secure location. Access to the CLI on the
serial port will challenge for credentials.
To enable the secure serial port, re-enter the setup
password: ”******”