Cisco ASA 5516-X Hardware Installation Guide

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
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Cisco ASA 5516-X Specifications

General

Firewall Throughput	1.8 Gbps
Concurrent Sessions	500, 000
Form Factor	1RU
Memory	8 GB
Flash Memory	8 GB
AC Input	100-240V AC
Maximum VLANs	1024
RAM	8 GB
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C)
Humidity	10 to 90% non-condensing
Power Supply	AC
Frequency	50 to 60 Hz
Interfaces	8 x 1Gbps (RJ-45), 8 x 1Gbps (SFP)