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1. Chapter2 Preparing for Installation HI General Site Requirements Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 26 E OL 32129 01 CHAPTER Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X This chapter describes how to rack mount the ASA and connect the interface cables Rack Mount the Chassis page 3 1 Connecting Cables Turning on Power and Verifying Connectivity page 3 12 Rack Mount the Chassis The ASA 5512 X 5515 X and 5525 X chassis ship with rack mount brackets installed on the front of the chassis 5545 X and 5555 X chassis ship with the slide rail mounting system Rack Mount Guidelines page 3 1 Rack Mount the ASA 5512 X 5515 X and 5525 X With Brackets page 3 2 Rack Mount the ASA 5500 X Chassis with Slide Rail Mounting System page 3 4 Rack Mount Guidelines A 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 at the bottom of the rack If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 The following information can help plan equipment rack
2. L O jm jm DD 330134 Step 10 Carefully feed the flexible Regex circuit into the yellow channel on the chassis side see Figure 4 13 and connect the blue Regex cable connector end to the motherboard Figure 4 13 Feeding Regex Flexible Circuit through Channel and Connecting OO geste x alee DO 38901 grana sa g 88 f Fai 331351 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Cu OL 32129 01 _ Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Close the green connector clamp Install and Remove SFP Modules The ASA uses a small form factor pluggable SFP module to establish Gigabit Ethernet connections this module is a hot swappable input output device that plugs into available SFP ports SFP Module Support e SFP Module Support page 4 11 e Install an SFP Module page 4 12 e Remove the SFP Module page 4 13 Table 4 1 lists the supported SFP modules Install the chassis cover and replace the chassis in the rack Install and Remove SFP Modules W Install the power cable and restore power to the chassis The LEDs will blink when traffic begins to pass Table 4 1 Supported SFP Modules SFP Module Type of Connection
3. Figure 4 16 Removing the Slot Cover gt gt Ss EPDE L gt 2 Do If you are replacing a power supply follow these steps a Power off the chassis b From the back panel of the chassis unplug the power supply cable c Push the lever on the power supply to the left and remove the power supply by grasping the handle and then pulling the power supply away from the chassis while supporting it from beneath with the other hand See Figure 4 17 Figure 4 17 Removing the AC Power Supply cofcenloo CISCO Install the new power supply by aligning it with the power supply bay and pushing it into place until it is seated while supporting it from beneath with the other hand See Figure 4 18 Figure 4 18 Installing the AC Power Supply gt gt gt D gt 2 4 2 E PESSESES e SOIL Let Ga i I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X HI Remove and Install the Power Supply Step4 Connect the power cable If you are installing two power supplies for a redundant configuration plug each one into a power source we recommend a UPS Step5 Power on the chassis if you powered it off to replace the only power supply Step6 Check the PSO and PS1 in
4. Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module W If you replaced the drives in the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X the ASA rebuilds the data on the SSD because it is in RAIDI configuration Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 N45 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X HH Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 426 E OL 32129 01
5. No VPN tunnel established 6 HDO Hard Disk Drive 0 status e Flashing green Proportioned to read write activity e Solid amber Hard disk drive failure e Off No hard disk drive present 7 HDI Hard Disk Drive 1 status e Flashing green Proportioned to read write activity e Solid amber Hard disk drive failure e Off No hard disk drive present Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 EEIN Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X HH ASA Chassis Panels Rear Panel Ports Figure 1 4 shows the ports for the ASA 5512 X and ASA 5515 X models Figure 1 4 Rear Panel Ports for the ASA 5512 X and ASA 5515 X o fa A I o BRE Ole o dedi sE O oJ LED Description 1 Management 0 0 interface The GigabitEthernet interface that is restricted to management use only Connect with an RJ 45 cable 2 Power supply The chassis power supply 3 GigabitEthernet data The 6 on board data interfaces Connect with an RJ 45 cable interfaces 0 0 through 0 5 The top row port numbers are from left to right 5 3 1 The bottom row port numbers are from left to right 4 2 0 4
6. USB Ports The two USB standard ports See the Internal and External USB Flash Drives page 1 3 5 Console port The RS 232 serial console port used to directly connect a computer to the ASA Connect with an RJ 45 cable Figure 1 5 shows the ports for the ASA 5525 X Figure 1 5 Rear Panel Ports for the ASA 5525 X o oo Va annon D 5 O c OA KKNI e 5 al aie oO GIP 3 o K A el EE merlo Qe 5 3 LED Description 1 Management 0 0 interface The GigabitEthernet interface that is restricted to management use only Connect with an RJ 45 cable Power supply The chassis power supply Series Hardware Installation Guide gu Cisco ASA 5500 X 0L 32129 01 _Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X GigabitEthernet data interfaces 0 0 through 0 7 ASA Chassis Panels W The 8 on board data interfaces Connect with an RJ 45 cable The top row port numbers are from left to right 7 5 3 1 The bottom row port numbers are from left to right 6 4 2 0 USB Ports The two USB standard ports See Internal and External USB Flash Drives page 1 3 Console port The RS 232 serial console port used to
7. e Actuator Button SFP Module e Bale Clasp SFP Module e Plastic Collar Module Note Step 1 A Latch designs are not linked to SFP model or technology types For information about SFP models and technology types see the label on the side of your SFP To remove the SFP module perform the following steps Procedure Disconnect all cables from the SFP Warning A Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures Statement 70 Caution Do not pull on the cabling in an attempt to remove the SFP Step2 Disconnect your particular SFP latch as shown in Figure 4 15 Figure 4 15 Disconnecting SFP Latch Mechanisms 1 Mylar tab 2 Actuator Button 3 Bale clasp 4 Plastic collar Step3 Grasp the SFP on both sides and remove it from the port Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 0L1 32129 01 EEN Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X HI Remove and Install the Power Supply Remove and Install the Power Supply This section describes how to remove and install power supply modules e Remove and Install the AC Power Supply page 4 14 e Install the DC Input Power page 4 16 e Remove and Install the DC Power Supply page 4 20 Remove and Install the AC Power Supply A Caution A This procedure app
8. 4 1 e Replace the Chassis Cover page 4 2 Remove the Chassis Cover Step 1 A To remove the chassis cover perform the following steps Procedure Power off the chassis Warning Step 2 Before working on a system that has an On Off switch turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord Statement 1 Turn the thumbscrew on the front of the chassis See Figure 4 1 You may need to use a screwdriver if the screw is too tight I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X HI Remove and Replace the Chassis Cover N Note Removing the chassis cover does not affect your Cisco warranty Upgrading the ASA does not require any special tools and does not create any radio frequency leaks Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover o DOL J LT oo z ROGO E CE o CIE eR dI 1 Thumbscrew Step3 Remove the chassis cover by placing your hand on top of the chassis lid pressing down firmly and pushing the cover toward the rear of the chassis See Figure 4 1 282506 Step4 Place the cover in a safe place Replace the Chassis Cover A Caution Do not operate the ASA without the chassis cover installed The chassis cover protects the internal components preve
9. Cisco Part Number 1000BASE LX LH Fiber optic GLC LH SM 1000BASE SX Fiber optic GLC SX MM The 1000BASE LX LH and 1000BASE SX SFP modules are used to establish fiber optic connections Use fiber optic cables with LC connectors to connect to an SFP module The SFP modules support 850 to 1550 nm nominal wavelengths The cables must not exceed the required cable length for reliable communications Table 4 2 lists the cable length requirements Table 4 2 Cabling Requirements for Fiber Optic SFP Modules 62 5 125 micron 50 125 micron 62 5 125 micron 50 125 micron 9 125 micron SFP Multimode 850 Multimode 850 Multimode 1310 Multimode 1310 Single mode Module nm Fiber nm Fiber nm Fiber nm Fiber 1310 nm Fiber LX LH 550 m at 550 m at 10 km 500 Mhz km 400 Mhz km SX 275 m at 550 m at 200 Mhz km 500 Mhz km Use only Cisco certified SFP modules on the ASA Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the ASA I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X HI install and Remove SFP Modules A Caution A Protect your SFP modules by inserting clean dust plugs into the SFPs after the cables are extracted from them Be sure to c
10. HM Document Conventions filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 Short Circuit Protection Warning A 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 SELV Circuit Warning A Warning To avoid electric shock do not connect safety extra low voltage SELV circuits to telephone network voltage TNV circuits LAN ports contain SELV circuits and WAN ports contain TNV circuits Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ 45 connectors Use caution when connecting cables Statement 1021 Ground Conductor Warning A Warning This equipment must be grounded Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are not certain that suitable grounding is available Statement 1024 Faceplates and Cover Panels Warning A Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis they restrict electromagnetic interference EMI that might d
11. Number Length Plug Rating Plug Type Japan CAB JPN 8 2 ft 2 5 m 1250 VAC 10 A 72 1925 01 India CAB IND 10A 8 2 ft 2 5 m 1250 VAC 10 A 37 0863 01 S N 8 South Africa AIR PWR CORD S 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A A 37 0346 01 ce R 8 Configuring Equipment Racks The following tips help you plan an acceptable equipment rack configuration Enclosed racks must have adequate ventilation Ensure that the rack is not overly congested because each chassis generates heat An enclosed rack should have louvered sides and a fan to provide cooling air When mounting a chassis in an open rack ensure that the rack frame does not block the intake or exhaust ports If the chassis is installed on slides check the position of the chassis when it is seated all the way into the rack In an enclosed rack with a ventilation fan in the top excessive heat generated by equipment near the bottom of the rack can be drawn upward and into the intake ports of the equipment above it in the rack Ensure that you provide adequate ventilation for equipment at the bottom of the rack Baffles can help to isolate exhaust air from intake air which also helps to draw cooling air through the chassis The best placement of the baffles depends on the airflow patterns in the rack Experiment with different arrangements to position the baffles effectively I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide
12. X Step 3 Step 4 Rack Mount the Chassis W Install a die cast bracket to either side of the chassis by aligning and inserting the tab at the end of the bracket into the hole on the chassis and then hinging it into position so that the bracket is flush with the front face plate bezel of the chassis Secure each bracket to the chassis with three screws See Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Install Die Cast Brackets with Three Screws Install two shoulder screws into the threaded hole locations on either side of the chassis see Figure 3 7 for one side and ensure that they are tight Figure 3 7 Install Two Shoulder Screws on Either Side of the Chassis Shoulder Screws Rack Mount the Chassis with the Slide Rail Mounting System This section describes how to mount the chassis using the slide rail mounting system Although slide rail mounting is preferred in the case of two rail racks where the slide rails will not fit you can use the rack mounting brackets You must order them separately ASA BRACKETS Note that there will be a slight bend in the brackets when you attach them For the procedure for attaching the brackets to the front or back of the chassis see Rack Mount the ASA 5512 X 5515 X and 5525 X With Brackets page 3 2 I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X HH RackMountthe Chassis Before You Begin e Verify the box co
13. _ Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500 X Hardware Specifications Table 1 4 Hardware Specifications for the Cisco ASA 5500 X Series ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X ASA 5555 X Power Supply Information Power supply 400 W 400W 400W 450W 450W Redundant No No No Yes Yes power supply available Operating Conditions Temperature 5 C to 40 C 5 C to 40 C 5 C to 40 C 5 C to 40 C 5 C to 40 C 23 F to 104 F 23 F to 104 F 23 F to 104 F 23 F to 104 F 23 F to 104 F Relative 90 90 90 90 90 humidity Altitude 10 000 ft 10 000 ft 10 000 ft 10 000 ft 10 000 ft Non Operating Conditions Temperature 25 C to 70 C 25 C to 70 C 25 C to 70 C 25 C to 70 C 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F 13 F to 158 F 13 F to 158 F 13 F to 158 F 13 F to 158 F Relative 10 to 90 10 to 90 10 to 90 10 to 90 10 to 90 humidity Altitude 15 000 ft 15 000 ft 15 000 ft 15 000 ft 15 000 ft For additional specifications see the product data sheet at the following URL http www cisco com c en us products collateral security asa 5500 x series next generation firew alls data sheet c78 729807 html Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 0L1 32129 01 EA Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X W Hardware Specifications Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide iis E OL 32129 01 CHAPTER P
14. a Phillips screwdriver to secure the inner slide rail with one Phillips flat head screw B i c Secure the other inner slide rail to the chassis by repeating the previous steps on this page i Step 3 Round and Threaded Hole Racks Only Customize the slide rails for round hole racks or threaded hole racks a Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the square insert from the rear of the rail Keep the two Phillips head screws La b Remove the square insert from the front of the rail Keep the two Phillips head screws c Round hole racks only Align the round hole C insert to the rear of the rail and secure it with two of the saved screws Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 38 OL 32129 01 Chapter3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X Rack Mount the Chassis MM d Align the round hole insert C or threaded hole bracket D to the front of the rail over the hooks Round hole insert Secure it with two of the saved screws Threaded hole insert Secure it with the threaded hole standoff E using a flat head screwdriver 390878 No additional hardware is necessary for the rear adapter a e Repeat these steps for the other slide rail Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 En HH RackMountthe Chassis Chapter 3 Step4 Attach the outer slide rail to the rack N Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500
15. are on the back of the chassis to the left side of each power supply When facing the back of the chassis power supply slot 0 PSO is to the left and power supply slot 1 PS1 is to the right By default a single power supply is installed in slot 0 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide iis OL 32129 01 Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X Power Supply W AC and DC Support The ASA supports the following power supplies e AC power supply Provides 400 watt output power with two DC voltage outputs 12 V and 5 V The AC power supply operates between 85 and 264 VAC The AC power supply current shares on the 12 V output and is used in a dual hot pluggable configuration The AC power supply consumes a maximum of 471 W of input power When the Cisco ASA 5500 X operates on AC power it supports the ability to restore the previous power state of the system in the event that AC power is lost e DC power supply Provides 400 watt output power with two DC voltage outputs 12 V and 5 0 V The power supply operates between 40 5 and 72 VDC The DC power supply current shares on the 12 V output and is used in a dual hot pluggable configuration The DC power supply consumes a maximum of 500 W of input power N Note The ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X can support two AC or two DC power supplies Do not mix AC and DC power supply units in the same chassis Power Supply Indicators and Connections Figure 1 7 shows both the
16. removable AC on the left and DC on the right power supplies for the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Figure 1 7 AC Power Supply and DC Power Supply 333056 IR Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 ELEN Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X W Hardware Specifications 1 Power supply indicator 2 DC power supply positive connection 3 DC power supply neutral connection 4 DC power supply negative connection Table 1 3 describes the power supply indicator The function of the indicator is the same for both the AC and DC power supplies Table 1 3 Indicator Color and State AC and DC Power Supply Indicator Description Solid green Power output is on and within the normal operating range Blinking green at the rate of one blink per second Input power that is within the normal operating range is being supplied but the Standby switch is in the Standby position that is chassis is not On Solid amber A power supply critical event has occurred and the power supply has shut down The critical event can be temperature voltage current or fan
17. the back of the chassis look at the VID PID label for VO1 or V02 For the VO1 chassis see the following limitations e The ASA requires 50 seconds from the time that AC power is applied before the power state can be updated and stored This means that any changes to the power state within the first 50 seconds of applying AC power will not be observed if AC power is removed within that time e The ASA requires 10 seconds from the time it is placed into standby mode before the power state can be updated and stored This means any changes to the power state within the first 10 seconds of entering standby mode including the standby mode itself will not be observed if AC power is removed within that time For the V02 chassis the above limitations to not apply Follow these steps to connect cables turn on power and verify connectivity Procedure Step 1 Place the chassis on a flat stable surface or in a rack if you are rack mounting it Step2 Connect the interface cables Network Management PC 0 os Bo By fy NI gt _ gt Console Management PC Unsecured Network 370600 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 SEE Chapter3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X Hs Connecting Cables Turning on Power and Verifying Connectivity Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 1 Optional I O Card
18. Apafi CISCO 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 Released February 28 2012 Updated September 18 2014 Cisco Systems Inc www cisco com Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide Addresses phone numbers and fax numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www cisco com go offices Text Part Number OL 32129 01 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 INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY The following information is for FCC compliance of Class A devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio freq
19. Cisco and any other company 1110R Any Internet Protocol IP addresses and phone numbers used in this document are not intended to be actual addresses and phone numbers Any examples command display output network topology diagrams and other figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only Any use of actual IP addresses or phone numbers in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 2012 2014 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved 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 File System 1 3 Viewing Flash Memory 1 3 Solid State Drives 1 3 Management 0 0 Interface 1 4 Alarm LED 1 4 ASA 5500 X 1 0 Cards 1 5 SFP Modules 1 5 ASA Chassis Panels 1 6 Front Panel LEDs 1 6 Rear Panel LEDs 1 9 Rear Panel Ports 1 11 Power Supply 1 13 Hardware Specifications 1 15 Console Cable Pinouts 1 16 RJ 45 Console Cable 1 16 RJ 45 to DB 9 Console Adapter 1 18 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Gu
20. EDs page 1 10 e Rear Panel Ports page 1 12 Front Panel LEDs Figure 1 1 shows the front panel LEDs for the ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X and ASA 5525 X models Figure 1 1 Front Panel LEDs for the Cisco ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X and ASA 5525 X ASA Adapative Security Appliance E gt TY O BOOT O ALARM re ACTIVE VPN Tors 0 HD abali cisco DAIAN LED Description 1 Power button A soft switch that turns the system on and off Once pressed the button stays in the on position e On The power symbol on the button is lit e Off The power symbol on the button is dark For information about the power state see the Power Supply Considerations page 2 3 2 Hard disk release button Releases the hard disk from the device Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 AA Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X HH ASA Chassis Panels 3 Alarm System operating status e Off Normal operating system function e Solid amber Critical Alarm indicating one or more of the following a major failure of a hardware or software component an over temperature condition power voltage is outside of the tolerance range Note May appear red on some devices 4 VPN VPN tunnel status e Solid green VPN tunnel is established e Off No VPN t
21. I 01 32129 01 ZN Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X HI Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module Figure 4 29 Installing the DC Power Supply T per 333064 Step8 To connect the DC input power source wires see Step 5 though Step 10 in Install the DC Input Power page 4 16 Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module An Solid State Drive SSD is required for use with the services modules You can install one SSD in the ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X and ASA 5525 X You can install two SSDs in a RAID 1 configuration in the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Only Cisco SSDs are supported This section describes how to install and remove the Solid State Drive SSD in the ASA 5500 X and contains the following topics e Installation Scenarios page 4 22 e Install and Remove SSDs page 4 23 Installation Scenarios A Caution Be sure to replace a failed SSD as soon as possible to avoid data loss Removal of all SSDs shuts down the module service You may need to install remove or replace a SSD in your ASA 5500 X under the following conditions e Ifthe drive fails in the single drive models or both drives fail simultaneously in the dual drive models you need to replace the drives The module shuts down when this happens so module features are not available as part of the recovery process You must reload the ASA and then re image the module e Jfa si
22. If you havea 2 Management 0 0 interface RJ 45 fiber optic I O card you need to use SFP modules not included 3 Console port RJ 45 4 Gigabit Ethernet data interfaces RJ 45 a Management 0 0 interface For use with ASDM or CLI with additional configuration You can connect the management PC directly with an Ethernet cable or connect the PC and the ASA to the same management network Make sure the PC is configured to obtain an IP address using DHCP N Note You can configure any interface to be a management only interface using the management only command You cannot disable management only mode on the management interface b Optional Console port For use with the CLI Connect the management PC or terminal server using the included serial console cable The console cable has a DB 9 connector on one end for the serial port on your computer and the other end is an RJ 45 connector If your PC does not have a serial port you will need to obtain a DB 9 to USB serial adapter c Gigabit Ethernet data interfaces For data networks For the installed network interfaces use a standard RJ 45 Ethernet cable For the optional I O fiber optic card use SFP modules See Install and Remove SFP Modules page 4 11 N Note You can use any unused Gigabit Ethernet interface on the ASA as a failover link The failover link interface is not configured as a normal networking interface it should only be used for the fa
23. OL 32129 01 _Chapter4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Remove and Install the Power Supply W Figure 4 23 Color coded Wires 1 Negative lead wire 2 Ground lead wire 3 Positive lead wire Figure 4 24 shows the DC power supply with lead wires Figure 4 24 DC Power Supply with Lead Wires 1 333060 000 Ji D Step7 Insert the exposed end of one of the ground wires into the inlet on the DC power supply After you push in the wires they are held in place with a spring which makes the physical contact Make sure that you cannot see any wire lead Only wires with insulation should extend from the DC power supply Step8 Repeat Step 7 for the remaining two DC input power source wires the positive lead wire and the negative lead wire Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 EN Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X HI Remove and Install the Power Supply Step 9 Step 10 Use a tie wrap to secure the wires coming from the power supply to the rack so that the wires cannot be pulled from the power supply by casual contact Make sure the tie wrap allows for some slack in the ground wire Figure 4 25 shows the DC powe
24. X Note We recommend that you install the chassis with the front bezel facing the cold aisle See Figure 3 3 for an example of air flow from front to back Figure 3 8 Airflow Direction gpoppooo00p000 B HOT AISLE gt Rear I O aom eee 4 COLD AISLE Front Bezel jeoooo gp or ae O pamona sfoooooooe 330840 Align the front of one of the outer slide rails with the rack upright push it forward and click it into place Align the rear of the outer slide rail with the rack upright pull the release tab push the slide rail toward the rack release the tab and click it into place N Note For racks shorter than 24 inches in depth remove the rear bracket with a Phillips head screwdriver pull the release tab and adjust the slide rail to the appropriate length for the rack Front of Rack Rear of Rack b Secure the other outer slide rail to the rack Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 0L 32129 01 _ Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X Rack Mount the Chassis MM c For Threaded Hole Racks Only Align the slide rail to the front rack post Secure it with two of the included Phillips pan head screws F Align the slide rail to the rear rack post Secure it with two of the included Phillips pan head screws F Step 5 Install the chassis a Align the
25. all connections must be removed completely to completely remove power from the unit Statement 102 Jewelry Removal Warning A Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to a power source remove jewelry including rings necklaces and watches Metal objects will heat when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals Statement 43 Wrist Strap Warning A Warning During this procedure wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool or you could receive a shock Statement 94 Work During Lightning Warning A Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning Statement 1001 Installation Instructions Warning A Warning Read all installation instructions before connecting the system to a power source Statement 1004 Chassis Warning for Rack Mounting and Servicing A 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 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 Em About This Guide
26. ble requirements Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 n Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500 X HH SFPModules Table 1 2 Cabling Requirements for Fiber optic SFP Modules Modal Bandwidth Operating SFP Module Wavelength Fiber Type Core Size MHz km Distance 1000BASE EX 1310 nm SMF ase 40 km 131 234 ft GLC EX SMD 1000BASE ZX 1550 nm SMF 70km depending GLC ZX SMD on link loss 1000BASE SX 850 nm MMF 62 5 um 160 FDDI grade 220 m 722 ft GLC MM 62 5 pm 200 OM1 275 m 902 ft 50 um 400 400 400 500 m 1640 ft 50 um 500 OM2 550 m 1804 ft 50 um 2000 OM3 1000 m 3281 ft 1000BASE LX LH 1310 nm MMF 62 5 um 500 550 m 1804 ft GLC SM 50 um 400 550 m 1804 ft 50 um 500 550 m 1804 ft SMF 10 km 32 821 ft 1 Specified at transmission wavelength 2 ITU T G 652 SMF as specified by the IEEE 802 3z standard 3 An IEFE standard mode conditioning patch cord is required regardless of span length Note that the mode conditioning patch cord for 62 5 um fiber has a different specification than the patch cord for 50 um fiber E Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 0L 32129 01 Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X ASA Chassis Panels W ASA Chassis Panels This section describes the front and rear ASA panels and includes the following topics e Front Panel LEDs page 1 7 e Rear Panel L
27. by attaching the brackets to the holes in the chassis as shown in Figure 3 2 After the brackets are secured to the chassis you can mount it in a rack Figure 3 2 Installing the Brackets on the Back of the Chassis m TTI 334561 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide E OL 32129 01 Chapter3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X Rack Mount the Chassis MM Step2 We recommend that you install the chassis with the front bezel facing the cold aisle See Figure 3 3 for an example of air flow from front to back Figure 3 3 Airflow Direction DI Q O 5 E QO iO i D Da j as P q B HOT AISLE g z Rear I O E O ta ___q D Gls ois sel DIS SAGRA Boooooop AIR FLOW DIRECTION W COLD AISLE A oigo o pooooor000 Front Bezel E LU D ial DI la o mj D e Step3 Attach the chassis to the rack using the supplied screws appropriate for your rack Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Rack Mounting the Chassis FI SII TT abe a 20 77 nea o i 2000000004 oY 0090900000000 i a y Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 EE Chapter3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X HH RackMountthe Chassis Rack Mount the ASA 5500 X Chassis with Slide Rail Mounting System The slide rail mountin
28. cribes how to install the DC power supply ground leads and input power leads to the chassis DC input power supply Figure 4 20 shows the back panel of the ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X and ASA 5525 X with the DC power supply Figure 4 20 ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X and ASA 5525 X Back Panel OD Z POLJ E 227s 2 i244 RES ea A _ LIL 4 sisi Figure 4 21 shows the back panel of the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X with two DC power supplies Figure 4 21 ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Back Panel 333059 ooo QUIET cisco VAZEZION do Hof Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 RA Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X HI Remove and Install the Power Supply Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 A Before You Begin e The color coding of the DC input power supply leads depends on the color coding of the DC power source at your site Typically green or green yellow is used for ground GND black is used for 48 V on the negative terminal and red is used for RTN on the positive terminal Ensure that the lead color coding you choose for the DC input power supply matches the lead color coding used at the DC power source e Make sure that the chassis ground is connected on the chassis before you begin installing the DC power supply See Preventi
29. de a20 i OL 32129 01 _Chapter4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Remove and Install the Power Supply W Figure 4 26 Removing the Slot Cover gt gt Ss ee75r e Tr 04 333063 0 00 Step6 If you are replacing a power supply follow these steps a Remove the wires from the DC power supply by inserting a small flat head screwdriver into the square hole above each wire to relieve the spring pressure and then gently pull the wire out of the power supply See Figure 4 27 Figure 4 27 Removing the Wires from the DC Power Supply 333225 0 20 b Push the locking lever on the power supply to the left and remove the power supply by grasping the handle and then pulling the power supply out of the chassis while supporting it from beneath with the other hand See Figure 4 28 Figure 4 28 Removing the DC Power Supply J 1 e 275 5 f i n N N oO algal EST A o UE UE So UE mbe EEM yy Step7 Install the new power supply by lining it up with the power supply bay and pushing it into place until it is seated while supporting it from beneath with the other hand See Figure 4 29 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide
30. dicators on the front panel to make sure they are green On the back panel of the chassis make sure the power supply indicator on the bottom of each installed power supply is green See Figure 4 19 Figure 4 19 Back Power Supply Indicators 331087 Install the DC Input Power A Warning The covers are an integral part of the safety design of the product Do not operate the unit without the covers installed Statement 1077 A Warning When you install the unit the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last Statement 1046 A Warning Before performing any of the following procedures ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit Statement 1003 A Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Statement 1030 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Ca OL 32129 01 _Chapter4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Remove and Install the Power Supply W A Warning This product relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than 80 VAC 20A Statement 1005 The ASA ships with either one or two DC power supplies installed in the chassis depending on the configuration ordered You must connect the power supply wires This section des
31. directly connect a computer to the ASA Connect with an RJ 45 cable Figure 1 6 shows the rear panel ports for the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Figure 1 6 Rear Panel Ports for the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X an y y y y Fa E n RATE Vil Nn SPSS OS E 2 7 ali OPE Ke is Ea mm Pa aE A T LED Description T O slot Slot for the optional I O Card If you have a fiber optic I O card use SFP modules to connect not included Thumbscrew The screw that tightens and loosens the chassis cover Management 0 0 interface The GigabitEthernet interface that is restricted to management use only Connect with an RJ 45 cable GigabitEthernet data interfaces 0 0 through 0 7 The 8 on board data interfaces Connect with an RJ 45 cable The top row port numbers are from left to right 7 5 3 1 The bottom row port numbers are from left to right 6 4 2 0 Power supplies Slots for the primary power supply that ships with the device and the optional redundant pow
32. dware Specifications page 1 16 Package Contents This section lists the package contents of each chassis Note that contents are subject to change and your exact contents might contain additional or fewer items e ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X page 1 2 e ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X page 1 2 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 AE Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X HI PackageContents ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X 330545 OLC S 1 ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X 2 Blue Console Cable and Serial PC Terminal Chassis Adapter DB 9 to RJ 45 3 Power Cord 4 Power Cord Retainer 5 4 10 32 Phillips Screws for rack mounting 6 4 12 24 Phillips Screws for rack mounting 7 4 M6 Phillips Screws for rack mounting ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X 330544 1 ASA 5545 X or ASA 5555 X Chassis 2 Blue Console Cable and Serial PC Terminal one power supply shown Adapter DB 9 to RJ 45 3 Power Cord 4 Power Cord Retainer 5 Rack Mount Bracket Kit Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 12 g OL 32129 01 _ Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500 X Internal and External USB Flash Drives W Internal and External USB Flash Drives The Cisco ASA 5500 X has internal and optional external USB drives e Internal USB Drive page 1 3 e External USB Drives Optional page 1 3 e USB Online Inser
33. ed To change the priority you must safely remove the USB device and begin again to establish the desired priority FAT 32 File System The ASA 5500 X supports only FAT 32 formatted file systems for the eUSB and external USB drives If you insert an external USB drive that is not in FAT 32 format the system mounting process fails and you receive an error message You can enter the format disk1 command to format the partition to FAT 32 and mount the partition to disk1 again however data might be lost I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X HI Solid State Drives Solid State Drives N You must install a Cisco Solid State Drive SSD for use with the some software modules Only Cisco SSDs are supported You can install one SSD in the ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X and ASA 5525 X You can install two SSDs in a RAID 1 configuration in the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Note Alarm LED N When you install an SSD for the first time you must reload the ASA and then re image the installed module The SSD is hot swappable The SSD resides in a carrier which you install into the drive bay You can use the SSD with an AC or DC power supply See Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module page 4 22 for more information The ASA 5500 X performs autonomous environmental monitoring polling all external sensors and monitoring operating conditions In the
34. er supply USB ports The two USB standard ports See Internal and External USB Flash Drives page 1 3 Console port The RS 232 serial console port used to directly connect a computer to the ASA Connect with an RJ 45 cable Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs See Figure 1 3 on page 1 10 for more information I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X MH sPower Supply Power Supply The ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X and ASA 5525 X ship with one fixed fan and one fixed power supply AC or DC installed The ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X ship with one power supply AC or DC installed e Dual Power Supply Support for the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X page 1 14 e Power On Guidelines page 1 14 e AC and DC Support page 1 15 e Power Supply Indicators and Connections page 1 15 Dual Power Supply Support for the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X You can add an additional power supply or you can order the ASA 5545 X or ASA 5555 X with two power supplies installed Having two power supplies installed provides a redundant power option This configuration ensures that if one power supply fails the other power supply assumes the full load until the failed power supply is replaced To maintain air flow an empty bay must be covered or both bays must be populated with power supplies If only one power supply is installed make sure that it is installed in slot 0 le
35. ether or not the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions then take appropriate action Use the ASA chassis within its marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions Install the ASA in compliance with local and national electrical codes as listed in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document The ASA 5500 X models equipped with AC input power supplies are shipped with a 3 wire electrical cord with a grounding type plug that fits into a grounding type power outlet only Do not circumvent this safety feature Equipment grounding should comply with local and national electrical codes 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 an earth ground Wear an ESD preventive wrist strap ensuring that it makes good skin contact Connect the grounding clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to safely ground ESD voltages To properly guard against ESD damage and shocks the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively If no wrist strap is available ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis For safety periodically check the resistance value of the an
36. event of damage to certain internal components or surpassed temperature thresholds the system activates an alarm LED to notify you of a critical condition For example the alarm LED is activated by firmware in the event of various critical over voltage and over temperature conditions as well as when the ASA has missing or unrecognized internal chip components When the alarm LED lights you can find details about the system condition from the system message that appears on the console or by entering the show environment or show controller pei CLI commands Note If you remove one of the power supply modules from an ASA with redundant power supplies in other words one with two power supplies installed the Alarm LED will light To turn off the light you must power cycle the chassis that is turn it completely off and then turn it back on See Power Supply page 1 14 for more information about the redundant power supply configuration See Remove and Install the Power Supply page 4 14 for more information about removing a power supply ASA 5500 X 1 0 Cards The ASA 5500 X six port GigabitEthernet interface cards extend the I O capabilities of the ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X models by providing additional GigabitEthernet ports The I O cards provide the following benefits e Segmentation of network traffic into separate security zones e Fiber optic cable connectivity for communications over long distances e Load sharing of t
37. ft slot and that slot 1 right slot is covered with a slot cover If only one power supply is installed do not remove the power supply unless the chassis has been powered off Removing the only operational power supply causes an immediate power loss Power On Guidelines The power supply is switched from Standby to ON by way of a system chassis STANDBY ON switch Earlier ASAs V01 require you to turn on the power with the power switch Newer ASAs V02 automatically turn on when you plug in the power cable To determine your version do one of the following e At the CLI prompt enter the show inventory command and look for VOI or V02 in the output e On the back of the chassis look at the VID PID label for VO1 or V02 For the VOI chassis see the following limitations e The ASA requires 50 seconds from the time that AC power is applied before the power state can be updated and stored This means that any changes to the power state within the first 50 seconds of applying AC power will not be observed if AC power is removed within that time e The ASA requires 10 seconds from the time it is placed into standby mode before the power state can be updated and stored This means any changes to the power state within the first 10 seconds of entering standby mode including the standby mode itself will not be observed if AC power is removed within that time For the V02 chassis the above limitations to not apply The power supply slot numbers
38. g system provides a quick convenient and secure method for rack mounting the chassis While the 5545 X and 5555 X chassis ship with the slide rail mounting system and can be mounted using this system only you can use the slide rail mounting system for any of the other ASA 5500 X series chassis as well e Prepare an ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X to Use a Slide Rail Rack Mount System page 3 4 e Rack Mount the Chassis with the Slide Rail Mounting System page 3 5 Prepare an ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X to Use a Slide Rail Rack Mount System These instructions show how to prepare an ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X chassis for mounting with the slide rail rack mount system These chassis models ship with preinstalled fixed rack mount brackets which must be replaced with the die cast brackets that ship in the slide rail rack mount kit Procedure Step 1 From the slide rail rack mount kit locate the two die cast brackets the six screws and the four shoulder screws that you need to prepare your chassis for installation in the side rail rack Step2 Remove the preinstalled fixed rack mount bracket on either side of the chassis by removing the three bracket screws that hold each bracket in place See Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Remove Preinstalled Screws and Brackets on Either Side of Chassis Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 34 OL 32129 01 _ Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500
39. ide I 01 32129 01 x HI 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 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 2 3 Rack Mounting the ASA 5512 X 5515 X and 5525 X With Brackets 3 2 Rack Mounting the ASA 5500 X Chassis with Slide Rail Mounting System 3 4 Preparing the ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X to Use an Optional Slide Rail Rack Mount System 3 4 Rack Mounting the Chassis with the Slide Rail Mounting System 3 5 Connecting Cables Turning on Power and Verifying Connectivity CHAPTER 4 Removing and Replacing the Chassis Cover 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover 4 1 Replacing the Chassis Cover 4 2 Installing an I O Card 4 3 3 13 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X 4 1 Installing an 1 0 Card in the Cisco ASA 5512 X 5515 X and 5525 X Chassis 4 3 Installing an 1 0 Card in the Cisco ASA 5545 X and 5555 X Chassis 4 7 Installing and Removing the SFP Modules 4 11 Installing the SFP Module 4 11 Removing the SFP Module 4 12 Removing and Installing the Power Supply 4 13 Removing and Instal
40. ilover link You can connect the failover link by using a dedicated switch with no hosts or routers on the link or by using an Ethernet cable to link the units directly Connect the power cord to the ASA and connect the other end to your power source For newer ASAs the power turns on automatically when you plug in the power cable do not press the power button on the front panel For older ASAs press the power button Check the Power LED on the front of the ASA chassis When it is solid green the ASA is powered on Check the Status LED on the front of the ASA chassis When it is solid green the ASA has passed power on diagnostics Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide P34 OL 32129 01 CHAPTER 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Before performing any of the procedures described in this chapter be sure to read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASA 5500 X Series document at http www cisco com go asa5500x compliance This chapter includes the following sections e Remove and Replace the Chassis Cover page 4 1 e Install an Expansion I O Card page 4 3 e Install and Remove SFP Modules page 4 11 e Remove and Install the Power Supply page 4 14 e Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module page 4 22 Remove and Replace the Chassis Cover This section describes how to remove and replace the chassis cover e Remove the Chassis Cover page
41. in the Cisco ASA 5512 X 5515 X and 5525 X Chassis Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 To remove an existing I O card and install a new one perform the following steps Procedure Power off the chassis remove the power cable from the chassis and remove the chassis from the rack Locate a grounding strap and fasten it to your wrist so that it contacts bare skin Attach the other end to the chassis See the Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage section on page 2 2 for more information With a Phillips head screwdriver loosen the captive installation screw on the rear of the chassis Remove the chassis cover by placing your hand on top of the chassis lid pressing down firmly and pushing the cover toward the rear of the chassis Determine the location of the I O card See Figure 4 3 If you are adding a new card to the expansion slot for the first time go to Step 9 I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X W Install an Expansion 1 0 Card Figure 4 3 I O Card Location 282498 1 I O Card holder 2 Power supply A Caution You must disconnect the blue Regex flexible circuit connector from the motherboard before removing the I O card from the chassis The copper colored Regex flexible circuit can break during the I O card removal or installation process so handle it with care Step6 To expo
42. inner slide rails to the outer slide rails Install the inner slide rails into the outer slide rails until they lock into place I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X Hs Connecting Cables Turning on Power and Verifying Connectivity Step6 Secure the chassis to the rack with the front captive screws Connecting Cables Turning on Power and Verifying Connectivity This section describes how to connect the cables to the chassis and how to turn on the power A Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install replace or service this equipment Statement 49 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Ea OL 32129 01 Chapter3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X Connecting Cables Turning on Power and Verifying Connectivity W A Caution Be sure to read the safety warnings in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety information document for the ASA 5500 X and follow proper safety procedures when performing all tasks in this guide See the RCS at http www cisco com go asa5500x compliance N Note Earlier ASAs V01 require you to turn on the power with the power switch Newer ASAs V02 automatically turn on when you plug in the power cable To determine your version do one of the following e At the CLI prompt enter the show inventory command and look for V01 or V02 in the output e On
43. installation Allow clearance around the rack for maintenance If the rack contains stabilizing devices install the stabilizers prior to mounting or servicing the unit in the rack When mounting a device in an enclosed rack ensure adequate ventilation Do not overcrowd an enclosed rack Make sure that the rack is not congested because each unit generates heat When mounting a device in an open rack make sure that the rack frame does not block the intake or exhaust ports If the rack contains only one unit mount the unit at the bottom of the rack I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X HH RackMountthe Chassis e If the rack is partially filled load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack Rack Mount the ASA 5512 X 5515 X and 5525 X With Brackets The ASA 5512 X 5515 X and 5525 X chassis ship with rack mount brackets installed on the front of the chassis If you want to mount the chassis to the back of the rack you can move the brackets from the front to the back of the chassis Procedure Step 1 Optional Move the brackets to the back of the chassis to install it in the back of the rack a Remove the rack mount brackets from the chassis as shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Removing the Brackets from the Front of the Chassis b Install the brackets on the back of the chassis
44. isrupt other equipment and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis Do not operate the system unless all cards faceplates front covers and rear covers are in place Statements 1029 and 142 Product Disposal Warning A Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations Statement 1040 Compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning A Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 TN Power Warning A Warning The device is designed to work with TN power systems Statement 19 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide OL 32129 01 About This Guide Document Conventions W Multiple Power Cords A Warning This unit has more than one power cord To reduce the risk of electric shock when servicing a unit disconnect the power cord of the power strip into which the unit is plugged Statement 137 Circuit Breaker 15A Warning A Warning This product relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC 15A U S 240 VAC 10A international is used on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors Statement 13 48 VDC Power System A Warning The customer 48 volt power system must provide reinforced insulation between the prima
45. lean the optic surfaces of the fiber cables before you plug them back into the optical bores of another SFP module Avoid getting dust and other contaminants into the optical bores of your SFP modules The optics do not operate correctly when obstructed with dust Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures Statement 70 Install an SFP Module Step 1 Step 2 A To install an SFP module perform the following steps Procedure Align the SFP module with the port and slide the SFP module into the port slot until it locks into position as shown in Figure 4 14 Figure 4 14 Installing an SFP Module Optical port plug 2 SFP port slot 3 SFP module Remove the optical port plug and then connect the network cable to the SFP module Caution Step 3 Do not remove the optical port plugs from the SFP until you are ready to connect the cabling Connect the other end of the cable to your network Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Ca OL 32129 01 _Chapter4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Remove the SFP Module Install and Remove SFP Modules W SFP modules use various latch designs to secure the SFP modules in the SFP ports The following list includes the different module design types e Mylar Tab Module
46. lies only to the chassis with a removable AC power suppl ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X If only one power supply is installed make sure that it is installed in slot 0 left slot and that slot 1 right slot is covered with a slot cover If you remove a power supply replace it immediately to prevent disruption of service Caution A If the chassis is subjected to environmental overheating it shuts down and you must manually power cycle it to turn it on again Warning A This unit has more than one power supply connection all connections must be removed completely to completely remove power from the unit Statement 102 Warning Step 1 This product relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than 120 VAC 20A U S 240 VAC 10A international Statement 1005 To remove and install an AC power supply follow these steps Procedure If you are adding an additional power supply from the back of the chassis push the lever on the slot cover to the left to release it grasp the handle of the slot cover and pull it away from the chassis See Figure 4 16 Save the slot cover for future use Continue with Step 3 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 0 14 OL 32129 01 _ Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Step 2 Step 3 Remove and Install the Power Supply W
47. ling the AC Power Supply Installing the DC Input Power 4 15 Removing and Installing the DC Power Supply Installing and Removing the Solid State Drive for the ASA CX SSP Installation Scenarios 4 21 4 13 4 19 4 21 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 0L 32129 01 Contents W Installing and Removing SSDs 4 22 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 Em HI Contents Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide OL 32129 01 Document Conventions About This Guide Released February 28 2012 Updated September 18 2014 This guide describes how to install and maintain the Cisco ASA 5500 X series appliances Information in this guide applies to the following Cisco ASA 5500 X Series models ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X References to Cisco ASA 5500 X Series and ASA apply to all previously listed models unless specifically noted otherwise This preface includes the following sections e Document Conventions page 1 e Installation Warnings page 2 e Where to Find Safety and Warning Information page 5 e Related Documentation page 5 e Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request page 6 This document uses the following conventions Convention Indication bold type Commands and keywords and user entered text appear in bold type italic type Document titles new or e
48. m any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe e Never attempt to lift an object that is too heavy for one person I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter2 Preparing for Installation Hs Maintaining Safety with Electricity Maintaining Safety with Electricity A Warning Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies unplug the power cord on AC units disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units Statement 12 Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity Before beginning procedures that require access to the interior of the chassis locate the emergency power off switch for the room in which you are working Then if an electrical accident occurs you can act quickly to turn off the power Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist anywhere in your work space Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit always check the circuit Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area such as moist floors ungrounded power extension cables frayed power cords and missing safety grounds If an electrical accident occurs proceed as follows Use caution do not become a victim yourself Disconnect power from the system If possible send another person to get medical aid Otherwise assess the condition of the victim and then call for help Determine wh
49. mphasized terms and arguments for which you supply values are in italic type Elements in square brackets are optional xlylz Required alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars xlylz Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars string An unquoted set of characters Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks monospace type Terminal sessions and information the system displays appear in monospace type I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide About This Guide WE Document Conventions monospace bold type Commands and keywords and user entered text appear in monospace courier type monospace italic Arguments for which you supply values are in monospace italic type type lt gt Non printing characters such as passwords are presented in angle brackets Default responses to system prompts are presented in square brackets 1 An exclamation point or a hash sign at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line N Note Means reader take note P Tip Means the following information will help you solve a problem A Caution Means reader be careful In this situation you might perform an action that could result in equipment damage or loss of data Installati
50. ng Electrostatic Discharge Damage page 2 2 for more information Procedure Make sure that the chassis ground is connected on the chassis before you begin installing the DC power supply Turn off the circuit breaker to the power supply From the front of the chassis verify that the power switch is in the Standby position Move the circuit breaker switch handle to the Off position and apply tape to hold it in the Off position Use a 10 gauge wire stripping tool to strip each of the three wires coming from the DC input power source Strip the wires to 0 27 inch 7 mm 0 02 inch 0 5 mm Do not strip more than the recommended length of wire because doing so could leave the wire exposed from the DC power supply connection See Figure 4 22 Figure 4 22 Stripping the DC Input Power Source Wire DAT we 333062 1 We recommend that you strip the wire to 0 27 inch 7 mm Warning Step 6 An exposed wire lead from a DC input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity Be sure that no exposed portion of the DC input power source wire extends from the terminal block plug Statement 122 Identify the positive negative and ground feed positions for the DC power supply connection The recommended wiring sequence is as follows see Figure 4 23 on page 4 19 e Ground lead wire middle e Positive lead wire left e Negative lead wire right Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Cau
51. ng documentation using the Cisco Bug Search Tool BST submitting a service request and gathering additional information see What s New in Cisco Product Documentation at http www cisco com c en us td docs general whatsnew whatsnew html Subscribe to What s New in Cisco Product Documentation which lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation as an RSS feed and deliver content directly to your desktop using a reader application The RSS feeds are a free service Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide o E OL 32129 01 CHAPTER 1 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 A Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install replace or service this equipment Statement 49 A Caution Read the safety warnings in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document for the Cisco ASA 5500 X http www cisco com go asa5500x compliance and follow proper safety procedures when performing any tasks in this guide This chapter includes the following topics e Package Contents page 1 1 e Internal and External USB Flash Drives page 1 3 e Solid State Drives page 1 4 e Alarm LED page 1 4 e ASA 5500 X I O Cards page 1 4 e SFP Modules page 1 5 e ASA Chassis Panels page 1 7 e Power Supply page 1 14 e Har
52. ngle drive fails in the dual drive model you can hot swap the failed drive In this case the module does not shut down and you do not need to reload the ASA e Ifyou want to replace a drive that is still functioning back up and gracefully shut down the module before replacing the drive You must then reload the ASA and then re image the module e If you are adding the module to an existing ASA for the first time after you have installed the SSD in the ASA you must reload the ASA and then re image the module Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide M422 OL 32129 01 Chapter4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module W Install and Remove SSDs N The SSD is hot swappable The SSD resides in a carrier which you install into the drive bay You can use the SSD with an AC or DC power supply Note Step 1 When you install an SSD for the first time you must reload the ASA and then re image the installed module Figure 4 30 shows the SSD in its carrier Figure 4 30 SSD in Carrier 334564 To install and remove SSDs in the ASA 5500 X follow these steps Procedure If you need to remove an old drive on the front panel of the ASA remove the SSD by pressing the button on the right side of the bay until the locking lever is released Pull out the SSD Figure 4 31 shows the ASA 5512 5515 5525 X models with one SSD Fig
53. nput power requirement Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 ZE Chapter2 Preparing for Installation MH General Site Requirements e Several styles of AC input power supply cords are available make sure that you have the correct style for your site e Install an uninterruptible power source for your site if possible You also need to provide power to the chassis with the appropriate AC power cord for your location Table 2 1 lists the power cords that are used with the AC power supply Table 2 1 AC Input Power Cord Options Locale Part Number Length Plug Rating Plug Type Chassis Coupler 300 W AC Power Supply 120352 North America CAB AC 72 0259 8 2 ft 2 5 m 125 VAC 10 A 120354 Australia CAB ACA 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A 72 0746 01 120356 Europe except CAB ACE 72 0460 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A Italy 5 BAe 3 Ne x Italy CAB ACI 72 0556 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A Singapore CAB ACU 72 0557 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A United Ta Kingdom EL B SL si Argentina CAB ACR 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10A 37 0995 01 Switzerland CAB ACS 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10A 72 1483 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 24 E OL 32129 01 _Chapter2 Preparing for Installation General Site Requirements W Table 2 1 AC Input Power Cord Options continued Locale Part
54. nsiderations page 2 3 Hard disk slot Indicates the slot for hard disk 1 Hard disk release button Releases hard disk 1 from the device Hard disk release button Releases hard disk 0 from the device Hard disk slot Indicates the slot for hard disk 0 Oo o1 S UOI N Alarm System operating status e Off Normal operating system function e Solid amber Critical Alarm indicating one or more of the following a major failure of a hardware or software component an over temperature condition power voltage is outside of the tolerance range Note May appear red on some devices I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X HH ASA Chassis Panels 7 VPN VPN tunnel status e Solid green VPN tunnel is established e Off No VPN tunnel established 8 HDI Hard Disk Drive 1 status e Flashing green Proportioned to read write activity e Solid amber Hard disk drive failure e Off No hard disk drive present 9 HDO Hard Disk Drive 0 status e Flashing green Proportioned to read write activity e Solid amber Hard disk drive failure e Off No hard disk drive present 10 PS1 Status of the optional redundant power supply 11 PSO Status of the primary power supply that ships with the product 12 Active Status of the failover pair e Solid green Failover pair is operating normall
55. ntents RAR RAR 6 300885 A Slide Rails x2 preconfigured for square hole B Phillips flat head screws for Inner Slide x2 racks C Round Hole Inserts for round hole racks x4 D Threaded Hole Brackets for threaded hole racks x2 E Threaded Hole Standoffs for threaded hole F Phillips pan head screws for threaded hole racks x2 racks x8 e Verify the rack type The slide rails are pre assembled for square hole racks Additional steps are required for round hole racks and threaded hole racks The following figure shows the slide rail with square hole rack inserts e Locate the necessary tools a Phillips screwdriver and a flat head screwdriver for threaded hole racks Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 36 OL 32129 01 Chapter3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X Rack Mount the Chassis MM Procedure Step 1 Disassemble the slide rail a Pull the inner slide rail from the outer slide rail 330908 c Repeat these steps for the other slide rail Step2 Attach the inner rails to the chassis a Align one of the inner slide rail key holes over the chassis shoulder screw on one side Slide the inner slide rail forward so that the shoulder screw is securely in place Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 EM Chapter3 Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X HE RackMountthe Chassis b Use
56. nts electrical shorts and provides proper air flow for cooling the electronic components To replace the chassis cover perform the following steps Procedure Step 1 Place the chassis on a secure surface with the front panel facing you Step2 Lower the front of the chassis cover onto the chassis slide it forward until it fits into place and tighten the thumbscrew to secure the chassis cover See Figure 4 2 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 42 E OL 32129 01 _Chapter4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Install an Expansion 1 0 Card W Figure 4 2 Replacing the Chassis Cover T COODONDONNA OL I Borel ry o e SE Vl ei o e O m O Pe ING 4p DO 282616 o 1 Thumbscrew Re install the chassis on a rack Re install the network interface cables Power on the chassis Install an Expansion 1 0 Card You can add or replace an expansion I O card in the ASA 5500 X series chassis These cards provide six additional GigabitEthernet copper or small form factor pluggable SFP ports e Install an I O Card in the Cisco ASA 5512 X 5515 X and 5525 X Chassis page 4 3 e Install an I O Card in the Cisco ASA 5545 X and 5555 X Chassis page 4 7 Install an 1 0 Card
57. on Warnings Be sure to read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document http www cisco com c en us td docs security asa hw regulatory compliance asa5500x_rcsi html before installing the chassis This section presents these important safety warnings Power Supply Disconnection Warning page 3 More than One Power Supply Warning page 3 Jewelry Removal Warning page 3 Wrist Strap Warning page 3 Work During Lightning Warning page 3 Installation Instructions Warning page 3 Chassis Warning for Rack Mounting and Servicing page 3 Short Circuit Protection Warning page 4 SELV Circuit Warning page 4 Ground Conductor Warning page 4 Faceplates and Cover Panels Warning page 4 Product Disposal Warning page 4 Compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning page 4 TN Power Warning page 4 Multiple Power Cords page 5 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 2 E OL 32129 01 About This Guide Document Conventions W e Circuit Breaker 15A Warning page 5 e 48 VDC Power System page 5 e Grounded Equipment Warning page 5 e Safety Cover Requirement page 5 Power Supply Disconnection Warning A Warning Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies unplug the power cord on AC units disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units Statement 12 More than One Power Supply Warning A Warning This unit has more than one power supply connection
58. onnector end of the Regex ribbon cable to the motherboard and close the green tab Install the chassis cover and replace the chassis in the rack Install the power cable For newer ASAs the power turns on automatically when you plug in the power cable do not press the power button on the front panel For earlier ASAs press the power button The LEDs will blink when traffic begins to pass Install an 1 0 Card in the Cisco ASA 5545 X and 5555 X Chassis Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 To remove an existing I O card in an ASA 5545 X or 5555 X chassis and install a new one follow these steps Procedure Power off the chassis remove the power cable from the chassis and remove the chassis from the rack Locate a grounding strap and fasten it to your wrist so that it contacts bare skin Attach the other end to the chassis See the Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage section on page 2 2 for more information With your fingers loosen the captive installation screw on the rear of the chassis Remove the chassis cover by placing your hand on top of the chassis lid pressing down firmly and pushing the cover toward the rear of the chassis Determine the location of the I O card See Figure 4 8 If you are adding a new card to the expansion slot for the first time go to Step 9 Figure 4 8 IO Card Location 282498 1 I O Card holder 2 Power supply I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Serie
59. operating outside the normal operating range Blinking amber at the rate of one blink per second A power supply warning event has occurred but the power supply can continue to operate The warning event can be temperature voltage current or fan operating outside the normal operating range Off The power supply is shut down Hardware Specifications Table 1 4 contains hardware specifications for the ASA 5500 X series Table 1 4 Hardware Specifications for the Cisco ASA 5500 X Series ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X ASA 5555 X Physical Specifications Form factor 1RU 19 in 1RU 19 in 1RU 19 in 1RU 19 in 1RU 19 in Rack mountable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Brackets included Brackets included Brackets included Slide rails Slide rails slide rails optional slide rails optional slide rails optional included included Dimensions 1 67x16 7x15 6 in 4 24x42 9x39 5 cm 1 67x16 7x15 6 in 4 24x42 9x39 5 cm 1 67x16 7x15 6 in 4 24x42 9x39 5 cm 1 67x16 7x19 1 in 4 24x42 9x48 4 cm 1 67x16 7x19 1 in 4 24x42 9x48 4 cm Weight single power supply 13 39 Ib 13 39 Ib 14 92 lb 16 82 Ib 16 82 1b Weight dual N A N A N A 18 86 1b 18 86 lb power supply Technical Specifications DRAM Memory 4 GB 8 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB Internal Flash 4 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 0L 32129 01
60. over vents and placing a thumb on the edge of the card cover See Figure 4 11 Use firm upward pressure and a gentle rocking motion as the card is firmly seated Figure 4 11 Lift the I O Card Upward to Release it O E T f Pia lt 2 T C SD D a Index finger placement N Thumb placement Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 EN Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X W Install an Expansion 1 0 Card Step9 Insert the new I O card into the chassis See Figure 4 12 The I O card holder fits properly if the following criteria are met a The PCle bus is properly inserted on the motherboard b The small black plastic guide slides all the way into the chassis c The two hooks on the assembly plug into the two slots on the edge of the chassis Figure 4 12 Inserting a New I O Card l 4 I gt fy 2 gt gt gt Fu 2 2 gt p E Fa TTT NGS coo G__D
61. r supply with the wires inserted and the tie wrap secured Figure 4 25 Complete DC Secure Tie Wrap ne ll Ts DIE A 1 Lead wires secured with a tie wrap Remove the tape if any from the circuit breaker switch handle and move the circuit breaker switch handle to the On position The power supply indicators light up when power is supplied to the chassis Remove and Install the DC Power Supply Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 To remove and install a DC power supply perform the following steps This procedure applies only to the chassis with a removable DC power supply ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Procedure Make sure that the chassis ground is connected on the chassis before you begin installing the DC power supply as described in Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage page 2 2 Turn off the circuit breaker to the power supply At the back of the chassis move the power switch into the Standby position Move the circuit breaker switch handle to the Off position and apply tape to hold it in the Off position If you are adding an additional power supply from the back of the chassis push the lever on the slot cover to the left to release it grasp the handle of the slot cover and pull it away from the chassis See Figure 4 26 Save the slot cover for future use Continue with Step 7 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Gui
62. raffic and protection against link failure using EtherChannel e Support for Jumbo Ethernet frames of up to 9000 bytes e Protection for Active Active failover and for full mesh firewall deployments against cable failure For information about installing an I O card in your ASA see Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 14 g OL 32129 01 Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X SFP Modules W SFP Modules The ASA uses field replaceable small form factor pluggable SFP modules to establish Gigabit Ethernet connections Table 1 1 lists the supported SFP modules Table 1 1 Supported SFP Modules SFP Module Type of Connection Cisco Part Number 1000BASE T Copper twisted pair RJ 45 GLC T 1000BASE EX Single mode fiber SMF GLC EX SMD 1000BASE ZX SMF GLC ZX SMD 1000BASE SX Multi mode fiber MMF GLC SX MM 1000BASE LX LH MMF SMF GLC LH SM Use only Cisco certified SFP modules on the ASA Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information This encoding allows Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the ASA All SFP ports require cables with LC type connectors Minimum cable distance for all SFPs listed both SMF and MMF is 2 m 6 5 feet cables must not exceed specified cable lengths for reliable communications Table 1 2 lists the fiber optic ca
63. reparing for Installation The information in this guide applies to the following Cisco ASA 5500 X Series models ASA 5512 X 5515 X 5525 X 5545 X and 5555 X This chapter describes the steps to follow before installing new hardware or performing hardware upgrades e Safety Guidelines page 2 1 e Maintaining Safety with Electricity page 2 2 e Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage page 2 2 e General Site Requirements page 2 3 Safety Guidelines N Use the following guidelines and the information in the following sections to help ensure your safety and protect the ASA The list of guidelines may not address all potentially hazardous situations in your working environment so be alert and exercise good judgment at all times Note If you need to remove the chassis cover to install a hardware component such as additional memory or an interface card doing so does not affect your Cisco warranty Upgrading the ASA does not require any special tools and does not create any radio frequency leaks Observe the following safety guidelines e Keep the chassis area clear and dust free before during and after installation e Keep tools away from walk areas in which you and others might fall over them e Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as earrings bracelets or chains that could get caught in the chassis e Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes e Do not perfor
64. ry AC power and the 48 VDC output Statement 128 Grounded Equipment Warning A 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 A 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 Where to Find Safety and Warning Information For safety and warning information see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document at the following URL http www cisco com c en us td docs security asa hw regulatory compliance asa5500x_rcsi html This RCSI document describes the international agency compliance and safety information for the Cisco ASA 5500 X series It also includes translations of the safety warnings used in this guide Related Documentation For a complete list of the Cisco ASA 5500 X series documentation and where to find it see the documentation roadmap at the following URL http www cisco com en US docs security asa roadmap asaroadmap html Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 n About This Guide HZ Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on obtaini
65. s Hardware Installation Guide E Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X W Install an Expansion 1 0 Card N Note You must disconnect the blue Regex flexible circuit connector from the motherboard before removing the I O card from the chassis The copper colored Regex flexible circuit can break during the I O card removal or installation process so handle it with care Step6 To expose the blue connector on the end of the Regex flexible circuit push down on the center of the green connector clamp and lift the end of the clamp to release the lock See Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 Removing the Connector Clamp j O Olge x 9 7 ga ae p esgars a gat i N J a dia ry 331353 Step7 Disconnect the blue connector from the board by lifting carefully but firmly See Figure 4 10 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 48 W OL 32129 01 _Chapter4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Install an Expansion 1 0 Card W Figure 4 10 Removing the Regex Cable Connector q in LI ESSERE eesse ee e 88 r 331350 m oN Step8 Lift the I O card out of the chassis with both hands by placing an index finger into each of the card c
66. se the blue connector of the Regex flexible circuit push down on the center of the green connector clamp and lift the right end of the clamp to release the lock See Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Removing the Connector Clamp j ag P BB 88988 co egg 313 d B Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 44 E OL 32129 01 _Chapter4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Install an Expansion 1 0 Card W Step 7 Disconnect the blue Regex cable connector from the motherboard by lifting carefully but firmly See Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Removing the Regex Cable Connector ah Step8 Lift the I O card out of the chassis with both hands by placing an index finger into each of the card cover vents and placing your thumbs on the edge of the card cover See Figure 4 6 on page 4 6 Use firm upward pressure and a gentle rocking motion as the card is firmly seated A Caution Keep hands clear of all electronics underneath the card cover Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hard
67. t not authorized by Cisco could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California Berkeley UCB as part of UCB s public domain version of the UNIX operating system All rights reserved Copyright 1981 Regents of the University of California NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS CISCO AND THE ABOVE NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and or its affiliates in the U S and other countries To view a list of Cisco trademarks go to this URL www cisco com go trademarks Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between
68. ti static strap which should be between one and 10 megohms Mohms Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide P22 E OL 32129 01 _Chapter2 Preparing for Installation General Site Requirements W General Site Requirements The topics in this section describe the requirements your site must meet for safe installation and operation of your system Ensure that your site is properly prepared before beginning installation e Site Environment page 2 3 e Preventive Site Configuration page 2 3 e Power Supply Considerations page 2 3 e Configuring Equipment Racks page 2 5 Site Environment Place the chassis on a desktop or mount it in a rack The location of the chassis and the layout of the equipment rack or wiring room are extremely important for proper system operation Placing equipment too close together with inadequate ventilation and inaccessible panels can cause system malfunctions and shutdowns Improper placement can also make it difficult for you to access the chassis for maintenance For information about physical specifications see Hardware Specifications page 1 16 When planning the site layout and equipment locations keep in mind the precautions described in the next section Preventive Site Configuration page 2 3 to help avoid equipment failures and reduce the possibility of environmentally caused shutdowns If you are currently experiencing shutdowns or unusually high error rates with your existing eq
69. tion and Removal page 1 3 e FAT 32 File System page 1 3 Internal USB Drive An embedded USB eUSB device is used as the internal flash disk0 See Hardware Specifications page 1 16 for the size shipped with each model External USB Drives Optional The ASA 5500 X supports external USB flash drives for data storage The ASA 5500 X uses disk as the external USB flash drive identifier When the ASA is powered on an inserted USB flash drive is mounted to disk1 and available for you to use Additionally the file system commands that are available to disk 0 are also available to disk1 including copy format delete mkdir pwd cd and so on When you remove the USB flash drive the system unmounts disk1 and disk1 becomes an invalid file system label that you can no longer access If you insert a USB drive with more than one partition only the first partition is mounted USB Online Insertion and Removal 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 appears on the console to notify you that an extra unsupported USB flash drive exists Removing either one of the USB devices does not change the priority that you just establish
70. uency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense The following information is for FCC compliance of Class B devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on users are encouraged to try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications to this produc
71. uipment these precautions may help you isolate the cause of failures and prevent future problems Preventive Site Configuration The following precautions will help you plan an acceptable operating environment for the chassis and avoid environmentally caused equipment failures e 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 e Always follow the ESD prevention procedures described previously to avoid damage to equipment Damage from static discharge can cause immediate or intermittent equipment failure e Ensure that the chassis cover is secure The chassis is designed to allow cooling air to flow effectively within it An open chassis allows air leaks which may interrupt and redirect the flow of cooling air from the internal components Power Supply Considerations Observe the following considerations e 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 the source voltage e Install proper grounding for the site to avoid damage from lightning and power surges e The ASA chassis does not have a user selectable operating range Refer to the label on the chassis for the correct AC i
72. unnel established 5 HD Hard Disk Drive status e Flashing green Proportioned to read write activity e Solid amber Hard disk drive failure e Off No hard disk drive present 6 PS Power supply status 7 Active Status of the failover pair e Solid green Failover pair is operating normally e Off Failover is not operational 8 Boot Power up diagnostics e Flashing green Power up diagnostics are running or system is booting e Solid green System has passed power up diagnostics e Off Power up diagnostics are not operational Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide OL 32129 01 _Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X ASA Chassis Panels W Figure 1 2 shows the front panel LEDs for the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X models Figure 1 2 Front Panel LEDs for Cisco ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Cisco ASA 5545 O Adapative Security Appli 1 liance abali CISCO ooo la LED 282359 Description 1 Power button A soft switch that turns the system on and off Once pressed the button stays in the on position e On The power symbol on the button is lit e Off The power symbol on the button is dark For information about the power state see Power Supply Co
73. ure 4 32 shows the ASA 5545 5555 X with two SSDs Figure 4 31 Removing the SSD from the ASA 5512 5515 5525 X I 0L 32129 01 Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide E Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X_ HI Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Figure 4 32 Removing an SSD from the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X To install an SSD on the front panel of the chassis line up the SSD carrier with the SSD bay and push it in until it is seated Push the locking lever into place Figure 4 33 shows the ASA 5512 5515 5525 X models while Figure 4 34 shows the ASA 5545 5555 X models Figure 4 33 Installing an SSD in the ASA 5512 5515 5525 X Figure 4 34 Installing an SSD in the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X On the front panel of the ASA make sure the HDD1 top SSD and HDDO bottom SSD indicators are solid green to indicate that the SSDs are now active If you replaced the drive in the ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X you need to re install the module using appropriate boot image For more information refer to the list of ASA related Quick Start guides on cisco com http www cisco com c en us support security asa 5500 series next generation firewalls products inst allation guides list html Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide mea _Chapter4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X
74. ware Installation Guide I 01 32129 01 n Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X W Install an Expansion 1 0 Card Figure 4 6 Lift the I O Card Upward to Release it 3 sp 3 i 5 331354 1 Index finger placement 2 Thumb placement Step9 Insert the new I O card into the chassis See Figure 4 7 The I O card fits properly if the following criteria are met a The PCle bus is properly inserted on the motherboard b The small black plastic guide slides all the way into the chassis c The two hooks on the assembly plug into the two slots on the edge of the chassis Figure 4 7 Installing the I O Card ee Sern SsSS 7 CI CI vv S amp S A OO 331399 PN Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide 46 W OL 32129 01 _ Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Install an Expansion 1 0 Card W Connect the blue c
75. y e Off Failover pair is not operational 13 Boot Power up diagnostics e Flashing green Power up diagnostics are running or system is booting e Solid green System has passed power up diagnostics e Off Power up diagnostics are not operational Rear Panel LEDs Figure 1 3 shows the rear panel LEDs for the ASA 5500 X Figure 1 3 Rear Panel LEDs for ASA 5500 X Bo amp 1 Tr Cisco ASA 5500 X Series Hardware Installation Guide EE OL 32129 01 332118 Chapter1 About the ASA 5500 X ASA Chassis Panels W LED Description 1 Power Power supply status e Off Power supply off e Solid green Power supply on 2 Alarm System operating status e Off Normal operating system function e Solid amber Critical Alarm indicating one or more of the following a major failure of a hardware or software component an over temperature condition power voltage is outside of the tolerance range Note May appear red on some devices 3 Boot Power up diagnostics e Flashing green Power up diagnostics are running or system is booting e Solid green System has passed power up diagnostics e Off Power up diagnostics are not operational 4 Active Status of the failover pair e Solid green Failover pair is operating normally e Off Failover pair is not operational 5 VPN VPN tunnel status e Solid green VPN tunnel is established e Off

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