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Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security
Appliance Hardware Installation Guide
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THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE
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CONTENTS About This Guide v Document Objectives v Audience v Document Organization v Document Conventions vi Installation Warnings vi Where to Find Safety and Warning Information x Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request 1-x CHAPTER 1 Overview 1-1 Product Overview 1-1 Memory Requirements 1-3 Memory Requirements for the Software Version 8.3 and Later 1-3 CHAPTER 2 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Installation Overview 2-1 Sa
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Contents Rack-Mounting the Chassis 3-7 Installing and Wall-Mounting the Cisco ASA 5505 FIPS Enclosure 3-11 CHAPTER 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures 4-1 Removing and Replacing the Chassis Cover 4-1 Working in an ESD Environment 4-1 Removing the Chassis Cover 4-2 Replacing the Chassis Cover 4-3 Replacing the Lithium Battery 4-3 Installing and Replacing the SSC 4-4 Installing an SSC 4-5 Replacing an SSC 4-6 Upgrading Memory 4-6 Removing the DIMM
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About This Guide This preface includes the following sections: • Document Objectives, page v � Audience, page v � Document Organization, page v � Document Conventions, page vi � Installation Warnings, page vi � Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page x Document Objectives This guide describes how to perform installation and maintenance procedures on the Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance. Audience This guide is for network administrators who perform any o
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About This Guide � Chapter 4, “Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures,” describes the adaptive security appliance maintenance and upgrade procedures. � Appendix 1, “Cable Pinouts,” describes the cable pinouts. Document Conventions Command descriptions use these conventions: � Braces ({ }) indicate a required choice. � Square brackets ([ ]) indicate optional elements. � Vertical bars (|) separate alternative, mutually exclusive elements. � Boldface indicates commands and keywords that are e
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About This Guide � Blank Faceplates and Cover Panels Warning, page viii � Product Disposal Warning, page viii � Short-Circuit Protection Warning, page ix � Compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning, page ix � DC Power Connection Warning, page ix � AC Power Disconnection Warning, page ix � TN Power Warning, page ix � 48 VDC Power System, page ix � Multiple Power Cord, page ix � Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning, page ix � Grounded Equipment Warning, page x � Safety Cov
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About This Guide Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component
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About This Guide Short-Circuit Protection Warning Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045 Compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 DC Power Connection Warning Warning After wiring the DC power suppl
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About This Guide Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Grounded Equipment Warning Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use. Statement 39 Safety Cover Requirement Warning The safety cover is an integral part of the product. Do not operate the unit without the safety cover installed. Operating the unit without the cover in place will invalidate the safety approvals and pose a risk of fire and elec
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CH A P T E R1 Overview Read through the entire guide before beginning any of the procedures in this book. Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 49 Caution Read the safety warnings in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASA 5500 Series and follow proper safety procedures when performing these steps. This chapter describes the product and the memory requirements and includes the following topics:
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Chapter 1 Overview Product Overview Figure 1-1 Front Panel LEDs and Ports 3 4 5 6 7 8 LINK/ACT Power Status Active VPN SSC 100 MBPS 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cisco ASA 5505 Series 0 Adaptive Security Appliance 1 2 1 USB 2.0 interface 5 Status 2 100 Mbps 6 Active 3 LINK/ACT LEDs 7 VPN 4 Power 8 SSC Figure 1-2 shows the rear panel LEDs and Ports. Figure 1-2 Rear Panel LEDs and Ports (AC Power Supply Model Shown) 3 2 5 Security Console Services Card Slot 8 POWER 1 48VDC RESET 2 7 POWER over ETHERNET
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Chapter 1 Overview Memory Requirements Memory Requirements The default DRAM memory is 256MB and the default internal flash memory is 128MB for the Cisco ASA 5505. In a failover configuration, the two units must have the same hardware configuration They must be the same model, have the same number and types of interfaces, and the same amount of RAM. Note The two units do not have to have the same size Flash memory. If using units with different Flash memory sizes in your failover config
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Chapter 1 Overview Memory Requirements Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-18362-01
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CH A P T E R2 Preparing for Installation The information in this guide applies to the Cisco ASA 5505 In this guide, references to “adaptive security appliance” or security appliance apply to the Cisco ASA 5505 chassis unless specifically noted otherwise. This chapter describes the steps to follow before installing new hardware or performing hardware upgrades, and includes the following sections: � Installation Overview, page 2-1 � Safety Recommendations, page 2-1 � General Site Requireme
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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Safety Recommendations The safety guidelines are as follows: � Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free before, during and after installation. � Keep tools away from walk areas where you and others could fall over them. � Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, such as earrings, bracelets, or chains, that could get caught in the chassis. � Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes. � Do no
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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation General Site Requirements Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures. � Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components. Ensure that the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground. Wear an ESD-preventive wrist s
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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation General Site Requirements � Electrical equipment generates heat. Ambient air temperature might not be adequate to cool equipment to acceptable operating temperatures without adequate circulation. Ensure that the room in which you operate your system has adequate air circulation. � Always follow the ESD-prevention procedures described previously to avoid damage to equipment. Damage from static discharge can cause immediate or intermittent equipmen
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CH A P T E R3 Installing the Cisco ASA 5505 Installing the Chassis This section contains the following topics: � Connecting the Interface Cables, page 3-1 � Powering on the Cisco ASA 5505, page 3-3 � Installing a Cable Lock, page 3-4 � Rack or Wall Mounting the Cisco ASA 5505, page 3-4 Connecting the Interface Cables This section describes how to connect the cables to the Ethernet and Console ports. Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equi
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco ASA 5505 Connecting the Interface Cables a. Ethernet ports Step 1 Connect Port 0, the outside Ethernet port, to the public network, that is, the Internet: Note By default, switch port 0/0 is the outside port. If needed you can change the inside and outside ports assignments later. Step 2 Connect your network devices with an Ethernet cable to one of the inside ports (numbered 1 through 7). If you are connecting any PoE devices, connect them to one of the
