Cisco 5506-X - Manual

(CLI) to configure your ASA through either serial console port by using a terminal server or a terminalemulation program on a computer. See Connect to a Console Terminal or PC, on page 19 for the procedure to install a console terminal. RJ-45 Port The RJ-45 (8P8C) port supports RS-232 signaling to a...

Solid State Drive The ASA 5506-X ships with an SSD installed that provides storage support. The SSD has 50 GB of useablespace and is not field-replaceable. You must return the entire ASA to Cisco for drive replacement. The SSDis used by the software; there is no user access to the SSD. Power Supply ...

C H A P T E R 2 Prepare for Installation This chapter prepares you to install your ASA, and contains the following topics: • Installation Warnings, page 9 • Position the ASA, page 10 • Safety Recommendations, page 11 • Site Environment , page 12 Installation Warnings Be sure to read the Regulatory C...

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) Short-Circuit Protection Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to ...

• Choose a location that lets you easily bring the power cord and Ethernet and console cables to the ASA,with plenty of slack and yet tucked away, so they cannot be inadvertently unplugged. Safety Recommendations Use the information in the following sections to help ensure your safety and to protect...

• Install the ASA in compliance with local and national electrical codes as listed in the RegulatoryCompliance and Safety Information document (see http://www.cisco.com/go/asa5506x-compliance ). Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Damage Electrostatic discharge (ESD) occurs when electronic components ar...

Power Supply Considerations When installing the ASA, consider the following: • Check the power at the site before installing the chassis to ensure that it is “ clean ” (free of spikes and noise). Install a power conditioner, if necessary, to ensure proper voltages and power levels in theappliance-in...

C H A P T E R 3 Mount and Connect the ASA This section describes positioning or mounting the ASA, and connecting its cords and cables. It contains thefollowing sections: • Mount the ASA, page 15 • Connect Cables, Turn on Power, and Verify Connectivity, page 18 • Connect to a Console Terminal or PC, ...

Connect Cables, Turn on Power, and Verify Connectivity After positioning or mounting the ASA, follow these steps to connect cables, turn on power, and verifyconnectivity: Step 1 Connect the network cables: a) Management interface – Using this Management 1/1 Gigabit Ethernet port, you can connect a m...

becomes active. See Connect to a Console Terminal or PC, on page 19 for specific instructions for connecting the console port. c) Gigabit Ethernet ports – For the network interfaces; use standard RJ-45 Ethernet cables. Step 2 Connect the power cord to the ASA, and plug the other end to your power so...