# Use the SMC Appliance to make outbound serial connections

You can configure the serial port on the SMC Appliance to make outbound serial connections, for example to NGFW appliances.

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## Steps

1. From the command line, log on to the SMC Appliance.
2. If the serial console is enabled, enter the following command to disable the serial console:

       sudo smca-system toggle-console

   The SMC Appliance stops listening for serial console connections.
3. Connect a console cable from the SMC Appliance to the other device.
4. Enter the following command to start the screen utility:

       screen /dev/ttyS0 9600