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Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware
Installation Guide
Cisco ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X
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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 vii Contents vii Document Objectives vii Document Conventions vii Installation Warnings viii Where to Find Safety and Warning Information xii Related Documentation xii Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xii CHAPTER 1 Information about the ASA 5500-X 1-1 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Chassis Overview 1-2 Internal and External USB Flash Drives 1-2 Internal USB Drive 1-2 (Optional) External USB Drives 1-2 Online Insertion and Removal Support 1-3 FAT 32 F
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Contents CHAPTER 2 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Installation Overview 2-1 Safety Recommendations 2-1 Maintaining Safety with Electricity 2-2 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-3 Working in an ESD Environment 2-3 General Site Requirements 2-3 Site Environment 2-4 Preventive Site Configuration 2-4 Power Supply Considerations 2-4 Configuring Equipment Racks 2-6 CHAPTER 3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500-X 3-1 Rack Mounting the Chassis 3-1 Rack Mounting Guidelines 3-1 Rack Mounti
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Contents Installing and Removing SSDs 4-22 INDEX Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide v
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Contents Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide vi
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About This Guide Revised: September 17, 2013 Contents This preface includes the following sections: • Document Objectives, page vii � Document Conventions, page vii � Installation Warnings, page viii � Where to Find Safety and Warning Information, page xii � Related Documentation, page xii � Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page xii Document Objectives This guide describes how to install and maintain the Cisco ASA 5500-X series appliances. Information in this guide a
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� Compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning, page xi � DC Power Connection Warning, page xi � AC Power Disconnection Warning, page xi � TN Power Warning, page xi � 48 VDC Power System, page xi � Multiple Power Cord, page xi � Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning, page xi � Grounded Equipment Warning, page xii � Safety Cover Requirement, page xii � Faceplates and Cover Panel Requirement, page xii Power Supply Disconnection Warning Warning Before working on a chassis or workin
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Installation Instructions Warning Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004 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 t
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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 supply, remove
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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 electrical hazards. Statement 117 Faceplates and Cover Panel Requirement
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CH A P T E R 1 Information about the ASA 5500-X This chapter describes the Cisco ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X models. We recommend that you read this entire guide before beginning any of the procedures contained herein. 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 document for the Cisco ASA 5500-X, and follow proper safety pr
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Chapter 1 Information about the ASA 5500-X Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Chassis Overview Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Chassis Overview This guide supports the Cisco ASA 5500-X series models, which includes the ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X. The Cisco ASA 5500-X series is a family of next-generation mid-range ASAs that are built on the same security platform as the rest of the ASA family. These next-generation ASAs provide more firewall throughput (4X firewall
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Chapter 1 Information about the ASA 5500-X Solid State Drives Online Insertion and Removal Support While the ASA back panel has two USB slots, only one is supported for Online Insertion and Removal (OIR), with priority given to the USB drive that was inserted first. For example, based on the time sequence, the first inserted USB flash drive is mounted to disk1, regardless of the slot in which you insert it. When you insert a second USB device, an error message displays on the consol
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Chapter 1 Information about the ASA 5500-X Management 0/0 Interface Figure 1-1 shows the SSD in the carrier that it is shipped in. Figure 1-1 SSD in Carrier Management 0/0 Interface You manage the ASA through the Management 0/0 interface. The Management 0/0 interface has the following characteristics: � No through traffic support � No subinterface support � No priority queue support � No multicast MAC support � The IPS or CX SSP software module and the ASA share the Management 0/0 int
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Chapter 1 Information about the ASA 5500-X ASA 5500-X I/O Cards ASA 5500-X I/O Cards The Cisco ASA 5500-X Series 6-port Gigabit Ethernet interface cards extend the I/O capabilities of the ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X models by providing additional Gigabit Ethernet ports. The I/O cards provide the following benefits: � Segmentation of network traffic into separate security zones � Fiber optic cable connectivity for communicating over long distances � Load sharing of traffic
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Chapter 1 Information about the ASA 5500-X ASA Chassis Panels Note Only SFP modules certified by Cisco are supported on the ASA. ASA Chassis Panels This section describes the front and rear ASA panels, and it includes the following topics: � Front Panel LEDs, page 1-6 � Rear Panel LEDs, page 1-9 � Rear Panel Ports, page 1-11 Front Panel LEDs This section describes the front panel LEDs for the Cisco ASA 5500-X series chassis. Figure 1-2 shows the front panel LEDs for the ASA 5512-X, AS
