Cisco ASA 5508-X

CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 Overview 1
About the ASA 5508-X and 5516-X 1
Package Contents 2
Front Panel 3
Rear Panel 3
LEDs 4
Network Ports 6
Console Ports 6
Internal and External Flash Storage 6
Solid State Drive 7
Power Supply Modules 7
Hardware Specifications 7
Power Cord Specifications 8
CHAPTER 2 Installation Preparation 17
Installation Warnings 17
Safety Recommendations 18
Maintain Safety with Electricity 18
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Damage 19
Site Environment 19
Site Considerations 20
Power Supply Considerations 20
Equipment Rack Configuration Considerations 20
CHAPTER 3 Mount and Connect 21
Rack-mount the ASA 21
Connect Cables, Turn on Power, and Verify Connectivity 22
Connect to a Console Terminal or PC 24
Cisco ASA 5508-X and ASA 5516-X Hardware Installation Guide
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