Cisco ASA 5540

Chapter 3 Installing the ASA 5550
Connecting Interface Cables
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b. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a network device, such as a
router, switch or hub.
Step 6 Connect to fiber Ethernet ports to be used for network connections.
Note Slot 1 contains four copper Ethernet ports and four fiber Ethernet ports.
You can use both types of ports, but you can only have a total of four
Slot
1 ports in use at a time. For example, you could use two copper
Ethernet ports and two fiber Ethernet ports.
For each fiber port you want to use, perform the following steps:
a. Install the SFP module:
– Insert and slide the SFP module into the fiber port until you hear a click.
The click indicates that the SFP module is locked into the port.
– Remove the port plug from the installed SFP as shown in Figure 3-14.
Figure 3-14 Removing the Fiber Port Plug
b. Connect the LC connector to the SFP module as shown in Figure 3-15.
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