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Chapter 6 Connecting Interface Cables on the ASA 5500, ASA 5510, ASA 5520, and ASA 5540 Platforms
Connecting to SSMs
Note This procedure does not apply to the 4GE SSM. See Connecting to a 4GE SSM,
page 6-6 for information about connecting to the 4GE SSM.
To connect to an SSM, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Connect one RJ-45 connector to the management port on the SSM, as shown in
Figure 6-3.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to your network devices.
Figure 6-3 Connecting to the SSM Management Port
Step 3 Connect to Ethernet ports to be used for network connections.
a. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet port.
b. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network device, such as
a router, switch or hub.
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