Cisco ASA 5512-X Hardware Installation Guide

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Cisco ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X Hardware Installation Guide
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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:
 Remove and Replace the Chassis Cover, page 49
 Install an Expansion I/O Card, page 51
 Install and Remove SFP Modules, page 57
 Remove and Install the Power Supply, page 59
 Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module, page 67
Remove and Replace the Chassis Cover
This section describes how to remove and replace the chassis cover.
 Remove the Chassis Cover, page 49
 4.Place the cover in a safe place.Replace the Chassis Cover, page 50
Remove the Chassis Cover
To remove the chassis cover, perform the following steps.
Procedure
1. Power off the chassis.
Warning: Before working on a system that has an On/Off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power
cord. Statement 1
2. Turn the thumbscrew on the front of the chassis. See Figure 1. You may need to use a screwdriver if the screw
is too tight.
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.

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