Securing the UTM-1 Edge Appliance against Theft

The UTM-1 Edge appliance features a security slot to the rear of the right panel, which enables you to secure your appliance against theft, using an anti-theft security device.

This procedure explains how to install a looped security cable on your appliance. A looped security cable typically includes the parts shown in the diagram below.

Looped Security Cable

While these parts may differ between devices, all looped security cables include a bolt with knobs, as shown in the diagram below:

Looped Security Cable Bolt

The bolt has two states, Open and Closed, and is used to connect the looped security cable to the appliance's security slot.

To install an anti-theft device on the UTM-1 Edge appliance

1. If your anti-theft device has a combination lock, set the desired code, as described in the documentation that came with your device.
2. Connect the anti-theft device's loop to any sturdy mounting point, as described in the documentation that came with your device.
3. Slide the anti-theft device's bolt to the Open position.
4. Insert the bolt into the UTM-1 Edge appliance's security slot, then slide the bolt to the Closed position until the bolts holes are aligned.

   

5. Thread the anti-theft device's pin through the bolt’s holes, and insert the pin into the main body of the anti-theft device, as described in the documentation that came with your device.