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1 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 CONTENTS About This Guide vii Contents vi i Document Objectives vii Document Conventions vii Installation Warnings viii Where to Find .
Contents 2 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 CHAPTER 2 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Installation Overview 2-1 Safety Recommendation s 2-1 Maintain ing Safety w ith Ele.
Contents 3 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Installing and Removing SSDs 4-22.
Contents 4 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01.
1 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 About This Guide Released: February 28, 2012 Updated: September 18, 2014 This guide describes how to in stall and maintain the Cisco ASA 5500-X seri es appliances.
2 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 About This Guid e Document Conv entions Note Means reader take note . Ti p Means the following informatio n will help you solve a pr oblem . Caution Means re a d e r b e c a re f u l .
3 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 About This Guide Document Conventions • Circuit Breaker (15A) W arning, page 5 • 48 VDC Po wer System, page 5 • Grounded Equip.
4 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 About This Guid e Document Conv entions filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the he aviest component a t the bottom of the rac k.If the rack is provided w ith stabilizi ng devices, insta ll the stabilizers be fore mounti ng or servicing the unit in the rack.
5 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 About This Guide Document Conventions Multiple Power Cords War ni n g This unit has more than one power cord . T o reduce the risk of electric shock when servicing a unit, disconnect the power cord of the power strip into which t he unit is plugged.
6 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 About This Guid e Obtaining Documenta tion and Submitting a Service Request Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request .
CH A P T E R 1-1 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 1 About the ASA 5500-X This chapter describes t he Cisco ASA 5512-X, 551 5-X, 5525-X, 5545- X, and 5555-X models. W e recommend that you read this entire guide before be ginning any of the procedu res contained herein.
1-2 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X Package Contents ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, or ASA 5525-X ASA 5545-X and ASA 5555-X 1 ASA 5512-X, ASA 5.
1-3 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X Internal and External USB Flash Drives Internal and External USB Flash Drives The Cisco ASA 5500-X has internal and (o ptional) ext ernal USB dri ves.
1-4 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X Solid State Drives Solid State Drives Y ou must install a Cisco Solid State Dri ve (SSD) for use with the some softw are modules. Only Ci sco SSDs are supported.
1-5 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X SFP Modules SFP Modules The ASA uses fiel d-replaceable small form-f actor pluggable (SFP) module s to establish Gigabit Ethernet connections. Ta b l e 1 - 1 lists the support ed SFP modules.
1-6 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X SFP Modules T able 1 -2 Cabling Requirements f or Fiber -optic SFP Mo dules SFP Module Wavelength Fiber T ype Core Size Modal Bandwidth (MHz-km) 1 1. Specified at transmission wavelength.
1-7 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X ASA Chassis Panels ASA Chassis Panels This section describes the fro nt and rear ASA panels, and in.
1-8 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X ASA Chassis Panels 3 Alarm System operat ing statu s: • Off—Nor mal operating system function. • Solid amber—Critical Alar m indicating one o r more of the follo wing: – a major failure of a hard ware or softw are component.
1-9 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X ASA Chassis Panels Figure 1-2 sho w s the front pane l LEDs for the ASA 5545-X an d ASA 5555- X models.
1-10 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X ASA Chassis Panels Rear Panel LEDs Figure 1-3 sho ws the rea r panel LEDs for the ASA 5500-X. Figur e 1 -3 Rear P anel LEDs f or ASA 5500-X 7 VPN VPN tunnel status: • Solid green—VPN tun nel is established.
1-11 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X ASA Chassis Panels LED Description 1 Pow er Pow er supply status: • Off—Po wer supply off.
1-12 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X ASA Chassis Panels Rear Panel Ports Figure 1-4 sho ws the ports for the ASA 5512-X and ASA 5515-X mod els. Figure 1 -4 Rear Panel P orts for the ASA 5512-X and ASA 5515-X .
1-13 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X ASA Chassis Panels Figure 1-6 sho ws the rear panel ports for the ASA 5545-X and AS A 5555-X. Figure 1 -6 Rear Panel P orts for the AS A 5545-X and ASA 5555-X 3 GigabitE thernet d ata interfaces (0/0 throu gh 0/7) The 8 on-board data interf aces .
1-14 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X Power Supply Power Supply The ASA 5512-X, A SA 5515-X, and A SA 5525-X ship wit h one f ixed fan and one fi xed po wer supply (A C or DC) installed. The ASA 5545-X and ASA 5555-X ship with o ne po wer supply (A C or DC) installed.
1-15 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X Power Supply AC and DC Support The ASA supports the foll ow ing po wer supplies: • A C power supply—Pro vides 400 watt output po wer with two DC v oltage outputs: +12 V an d +5 V .
1-16 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X Hardware Specifications Ta b l e 1 - 3 describes the power sup ply indicator . The function of the indicator is the same for both the A C and DC po wer supplies.
1-17 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X Hardware Specifications For additional specifications, see the pr oduct data sheet at the follo w ing URL: http://www .cisco.com/c/en/us/prod ucts/collateral/security/asa-5500 -x-series-ne xt-generation-f irew alls/data-sheet-c78-729807.
1-18 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X Hardware Specifications.
CH A P T E R 2-1 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 2 Preparing for Installation The information in th is guide applies to the follo wing Cisco ASA 550 0-X Series models: ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, 5525-X, 5545- X, and 5555-X.
2-2 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installatio n Maintaining Safe ty with Electricity Maintaining Safety with Electricity War ni n g Before working on a chassis o r working near power supplies, unp lug the power cord on AC units; disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units.
2-3 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 2 Pre paring for Installation General Site Requireme nts General Site Requirements The topics in this sect ion describe the requi rements your site must meet fo r safe installation and operation of your system.
2-4 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installatio n General Site Requirements • Se veral styles of A C-input po wer supply cords are av ailable; make sure that you have the correct style for your site.
2-5 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 2 Pre paring for Installation General Site Requireme nts Configuring Equipment Racks The follo wing tips help you plan an acceptable equipment rack configuration: • Enclosed racks must ha ve adequate ventilation .
2-6 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installatio n General Site Requirements.
CH A P T E R 3-1 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500-X This chapter describes ho w to rack-mount the ASA and connect the interface cables.
3-2 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 In stalling and Connectin g the ASA 5500-X Rack Mount the Chassis • If the rack is partially f illed, load the rack from the botto m to the top, with the hea viest component at the bottom of the rack.
3-3 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500-X Rack Mount the Chassis Step 2 W e recommend that you install the chassis with the front bezel facing the cold aisle. (See Figure 3-3 for an example of air flo w from front to back .
3-4 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 In stalling and Connectin g the ASA 5500-X Rack Mount the Chassis Rack Mount the ASA 5500-X Chassis with Slide Rail Mounting System The slide rail mounting system pro vides a quick, con venient, and secure method for rack moun ting the chassis.
3-5 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500-X Rack Mount the Chassis Step 3 Install a die-c ast bracket to either side of the.
3-6 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 In stalling and Connectin g the ASA 5500-X Rack Mount the Chassis Before You Begin • V erify the box contents • V e rify the rack type The slide rails are pre-assembled for square hole racks.
3-7 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500-X Rack Mount the Chassis Procedure Step 1 Disa ssemble the slide rail.
3-8 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 In stalling and Connectin g the ASA 5500-X Rack Mount the Chassis b. Use a Phillips screwdri ver to secure the inner slide rail with one Phill ips flat-head scre w (B). c. Secure the other inner slide rail to the chassis by repeating the pre vious steps on this page.
3-9 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500-X Rack Mount the Chassis d. Align the round hole insert (C) or th readed hole brack et (D) to the front of the rail ov er the hooks.
3-10 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 In stalling and Connectin g the ASA 5500-X Rack Mount the Chassis Step 4 Attach the outer slide rail to the rack. Note W e recommend that you install the chassis w ith the front bezel facing the cold aisle.
3-11 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500-X Rack Mount the Chassis c. For Threaded Ho le Racks Onl y: – Align the slide rail to the fro nt rack post. Secure it with tw o of the inclu ded Phillips pan-head scre ws (F).
3-12 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 In stalling and Connectin g the ASA 5500-X Connecting Cables, Turning on Powe r, and Verifying Co nnectivity b. Pull the side release tabs to unlock t he inner slide rail, and push the chassis assembly into the rack.
3-13 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500-X Connecting Cable s, Turning on Power, and Verifying Co nnectivity Caution Be s.
3-14 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 3 In stalling and Connectin g the ASA 5500-X Connecting Cables, Turning on Powe r, and Verifying Co nnectivity a. Management 0/0 interf ace—For use with ASDM or CLI (wi th additional co nf iguration).
CH A P T E R 4-1 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Before performing an y of the procedures descri bed in thi s chapter , be sure to read the Re gulatory Compliance and Safety Informa tion for the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series do cument at: http://www .
4-2 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Remove and Replace th e Chassis Cover Note Remo ving the chassis cov er does not affect yo ur Cisco warranty . Upgrading the ASA does not require any special t ools and does not create an y radio frequenc y leaks.
4-3 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install an Expansion I/O Card Figure 4-2 Replacing the Chassis Co ver Step 3 Re-install the chassis on a rac k. Step 4 Re-install the network interf ace cables.
4-4 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install an Expansion I/O Card Figur e 4-3 I/O Card Location Caution Y o u must disconnect the bl ue Rege x fle xible circuit co nnector from the motherb oard before removi ng the I/O card from the chassis.
4-5 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install an Expansion I/O Card Step 7 Disc onnect the blue Regex cable co nnector from the motherboar d by li fting carefully b ut firmly .
4-6 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install an Expansion I/O Card Figur e 4-6 Lift the I/O Car d Upwar d to Release it Step 9 Insert the new I/O card into the chassis.
4-7 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install an Expansion I/O Card Step 10 Connect the blue connector end of t he Rege x ribbon cable t o the motherboard, and clos e the green tab .
4-8 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install an Expansion I/O Card Note Y ou must disconnect the blue Re gex flexibl e circuit connecto r from the motherboard before removing the I/O card from the chassis.
4-9 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install an Expansion I/O Card Figur e 4-1 0 Removing the Regex Cab.
4-10 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install an Expansion I/O Card Step 9 Inse rt the new I/O card into the chassis. (See Figure 4-12 .) The I/O card holder f i ts properly if the follo wing criteria are met: a.
4-11 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install and Remove SFP Module s Step 11 Close the green connector clamp. Step 12 Install the chassis cover , and replace the chassis in the rack.
4-12 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install and Remove SFP Modules Caution Protect your SFP modules by inserting clean dust plugs into the SFPs afte r the cables are extracted fr om them.
4-13 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install and Remove SFP Module s Remove the SFP Module SFP modules use v arious latch designs to secure the SFP modules in the SFP ports.
4-14 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Remove and Inst all the Power Supply Remove and Install the Power Supply This section descri bes ho w to remov e and install po wer supply modules.
4-15 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Remove and Install th e Power Supply Figure 4-16 Rem oving the Slot Cov er Step 2 If you are replacing a po wer supply , follo w these s teps: a.
4-16 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Remove and Inst all the Power Supply Step 4 Connec t the po wer cable. If you are installing two po wer suppli es for a redundant conf iguration, plug each one into a power source (we recommend a UPS).
4-17 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Remove and Install th e Power Supply War ni n g This product relies on the building’ s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection.
4-18 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Remove and Inst all the Power Supply Before You Begin • The color coding of the DC input po wer supply leads depend s on the color coding of th e DC po wer source at your site.
4-19 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Remove and Install th e Power Supply Figur e 4-23 Color -coded Wir es Figure 4-24 sh ow s the DC po wer supply with lead wi res.
4-20 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Remove and Inst all the Power Supply Step 9 Us e a tie wrap to secure the wires coming from the powe r supply to the rack so that the wires cannot be pulled from the po wer supply by casual contact.
4-21 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Remove and Install th e Power Supply Figure 4-26 Rem oving the Slot Cov er Step 6 If you are r eplacing a p ow er supply , follo w these st eps: a.
4-22 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install and Remove a Solid S t ate Drive for a Servic es Module F.
4-23 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install and Remove a Solid State D rive for a Se rvices Module Install and Remove SSDs The SSD is hot-swappable. The SSD resides in a carrier , which you install int o the dri ve bay .
4-24 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install and Remove a Solid S t ate Drive for a Servic es Module F.
4-25 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installati on Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install and Remove a Solid State D rive for a Se rvices Module If you replaced the dri ves in the ASA 5545-X and ASA 5555-X, the ASA rebuil ds the data on the SSD because it is in RAID1 conf iguration.
4-26 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hard ware Installation Guide OL-32129-01 Chapter 4 Mainten ance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X Install and Remove a Solid S t ate Drive for a Servic es Module.
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