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Cisco ASA 5550 Series User Manual

Cisco ASA 5550 Series
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Cisco ASA 5550
Getting Started Guide
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Text Part Number: 78-17644-01

Table of Contents

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Cisco ASA 5550 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Maximum VPN Peers2500
Maximum Concurrent Connections400, 000
Memory2 GB
Flash Memory256 MB
Interfaces8 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Power SupplyDual power supplies
Form FactorRack-mounted

Summary

Before You Begin

Maximize ASA 5550 Throughput

Embedded Network Interfaces

Describes the adaptive security appliance's internal buses providing Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

Balancing Traffic for Throughput

Explains how to distribute traffic equally between buses for optimal performance.

Next Steps

Guides the user on the next steps after completing this chapter.

Install Cisco ASA 5550 Security Appliance

Verify Installation Package Contents

Details how to verify all necessary items are present in the packing box for installation.

Install the ASA Chassis

Provides instructions for rack-mounting and installing the adaptive security appliance chassis.

Install SFP Modules

Explains the procedure for installing field-replaceable SFP modules for fiber connections.

Understand Ports and LEDs

Describes the front and rear panel ports and their associated LEDs.

Next Steps

Directs the user to the next chapter for further configuration steps.

Connect Cables to Network Interfaces

Connect Network Interface Cables

Details how to connect Console, Auxiliary, Management, copper, and fiber Ethernet ports.

Next Steps

Guides the user to the next chapter for appliance configuration.

Configure Adaptive Security Appliance

Factory-Default Configuration

Explains the initial configuration for quick startup and management interface setup.

Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM)

Introduces ASDM as a graphical interface for managing and monitoring the appliance.

Use the Startup Wizard

Details how to use the Startup Wizard to simplify initial appliance configuration.

Set Media Type for Fiber Interfaces

Describes changing the media type setting for fiber connections in Slot 1.

Next Steps

Points to subsequent chapters for further deployment configurations.

Scenario: DMZ Configuration

DMZ Network Topology Example

Illustrates a typical network layout for DMZ implementations of the adaptive security appliance.

Configure Appliance for DMZ Deployment

Guides on using ASDM to configure the appliance for a DMZ scenario with sample parameters.

Next Steps

Suggests next steps for refining configuration or daily operations.

Scenario: Remote-Access VPN Configuration

Remote-Access VPN Topology Example

Shows an appliance configured to accept IPsec connections from VPN clients over the Internet.

Implement IPsec Remote-Access VPN

Describes configuring the appliance to accept IPsec VPN connections from remote clients.

Next Steps

Guides on refining configuration or learning about daily operations after setup.

Scenario: Site-to-Site VPN Configuration

Starting ASDM

Initiates the Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) application for configuration.

Configure Local Site Security Appliance

Sets up the first adaptive security appliance for the site-to-site VPN connection.

Provide Remote VPN Peer Information

Specifies details about the remote VPN peer, including IP address and authentication method.

Configure IKE Policy

Sets up the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) policy for secure VPN tunnel negotiation.

Configure IPsec Encryption and Authentication

Defines the encryption and authentication algorithms for the IPsec VPN tunnel.

Specify Hosts and Networks

Identifies local and remote hosts/networks permitted to use the IPsec tunnel.

View VPN Attributes and Complete Wizard

Reviews the configured VPN tunnel attributes and finalizes the wizard.

Next Steps

Guides on refining configuration or learning about daily operations after setup.

Obtain Encryption License

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