Cisco ASA 5512-X User Manual

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Cisco ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X Quick Start Guide
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Cisco ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA
5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X Quick
Start Guide
Last Updated: April 27, 2017
1. 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.
ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, or ASA 5525-X
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330545
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ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, or ASA 5525-X Chassis
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Blue Console Cable and Serial PC Terminal Adapter
(DB-9 to RJ-45)
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Power Cord
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Power Cord Retainer
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4 10-32 Phillips Screws for rack mounting
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4 12-24 Phillips Screws for rack mounting
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4 M6 Phillips Screws for rack mounting

Cisco ASA 5512-X Specifications

General

Firewall Throughput	1.2 Gbps
VPN Throughput	200 Mbps
Maximum VPN Peers	250
Integrated IPS	Yes
IPS Throughput	250 Mbps
RAM	4 GB
Power Supply	AC, 100-240V
Security Contexts	2 (Standard), 50 (with Security Contexts license)
Interfaces	6 x Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.75 x 17.5 x 14.5 inches
Weight	16 lbs

Summary

1. Package Contents

ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, or ASA 5525-X Chassis

The primary hardware unit of the Cisco ASA series device.

Blue Console Cable and Serial PC Terminal Adapter (DB-9 to RJ-45)

Includes console cable and adapter for PC terminal connection.

Power Cord

The essential cable for powering the ASA device.

Power Cord Retainer

Secures the power cord to prevent accidental disconnection.

Rack Mounting Screws

Assorted screws for securely mounting the ASA in a server rack.

2. License Requirements

ASA Licenses

Details on required and optional licenses for the ASA, including AnyConnect.

ASA FirePOWER Licenses

Information on obtaining and applying licenses for the FirePOWER module.

3. Power On the ASA

4. Modify Initial Configuration for ASA FirePOWER Module

5. Launch ASDM

6. Run Other ASDM Wizards and Advanced Configuration

7. Configure the ASA FirePOWER Module

Install the Licenses

Procedure to obtain and install license activation keys for the FirePOWER module.

Configure the ASA Security Policy

Steps to define traffic matching and enable ASA FirePOWER inspection.

8. Where to Go Next