Because laptops do not usually have a serial port, you need a USB-to-serial cable to connect the laptop to the DB-9 serial port of the File Protect appliance. Trellix uses Prolific Technology Inc. adapters.
Important
A USB-to-serial cable is not provided with the appliance.
To access the serial console from a PC or Mac laptop:
Connect the USB-to-serial cable to the USB port of the laptop.
Connect one end of the null modem cable that is provided with the appliance to the USB-to-serial cable.
Connect the other end of the null modem cable to the serial port of the appliance.
Use a serial application (such as PuTTY) to establish a connection. Specify the COM port assigned to the USB-to-serial cable.