Cisco ASA 5506-X Installation Guide

• Be sure to choose an area where the ASA is out of the way to make sure it is not bumped or accidentally
dislodged. The appliance has “feet” on the bottom so it does not sit flush where placed, thus allowing
proper air circulation through and around it. Make sure that the appliance is not tightly enclosed or
crowded by other objects that might impede proper circulation.
• Choose a location that lets you easily bring the power cord and Ethernet and console cables to the ASA,
with plenty of slack and yet tucked away, so they cannot be inadvertently unplugged.
Mount and Deployment Preparation for the ASA 5506W-X
Before you mount and deploy the ASA 5506W-X, we recommend that you perform a site survey (or use the
site planning tool) to determine the best location to install your wireless ASA.
Make sure you have the following information about your wireless network available:
• ASA 5506W-X locations
• ASA 5506W-X mounting options (see Position the ASA, on page 22 for mounting options)
• ASA 5506W-X power options
We recommend that you make a site map showing the ASA 5506W-X locations so you can record the device
MAC addresses from each location and provide them to the person who is planning or manage your wireless
network.
Note
Safety Recommendations
Observe these safety guidelines:
• Keep the area clear and dust-free before, during, and after installation.
• Keep tools away from walkways, where you and others might trip over them.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, such as earrings, bracelets, or chains that could get caught in the
chassis.
• Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
• Never attempt to lift an object that is too heavy for one person.
Maintain Safety with Electricity
Before working on a chassis, be sure the power cord is unplugged.
Warning
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Cisco ASA 5506-X Specifications

General

Model	ASA 5506-X
Firewall Throughput	750 Mbps
Maximum Firewall Connections	50, 000
Maximum VPN Peers	50
Integrated Ports	8 x 1 GE
Stateful Inspection Throughput	750 Mbps
Weight	4.4 lb (2 kg)
Firewall Throughput (Multiprotocol)	750 Mbps
Firewall Throughput (Application Visibility and Control AVC)	250 Mbps
Concurrent Sessions	50, 000
New Connections per Second	10, 000
IPsec VPN Throughput	100 Mbps
Interfaces	8 x 1 GE
Memory	4 GB
Flash Memory	8 GB
Form Factor	Desktop
VPN Throughput	100 Mbps
Maximum Concurrent Sessions	50, 000
New Sessions per Second	10, 000
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C)
Power Supply	External
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing