Cisco ASA 5550 Series

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Cisco ASA 5550 Getting Started Guide
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 Before You Begin 1-1
CHAPTER 2 Maximizing Throughput on the ASA 5550 Adaptive Security Appliance 2-1
Embedded Network Interfaces 2-1
Balancing Traffic to Maximize Throughput 2-2
What to Do Next 2-5
CHAPTER 3 Installing the Cisco ASA 5550 Security Appliance 3-1
Verifying the Package Contents 3-2
Installing the Chassis 3-3
Rack-Mounting the Chassis 3-4
Installing SFP Modules 3-5
SFP Module 3-6
Installing an SFP Module 3-7
Ports and LEDs 3-9
Front Panel LEDs 3-9
Rear Panel LEDs and Ports in Slot 0 3-10
Ports and LEDs in Slot 1 3-12
What to Do Next 3-13
CHAPTER 4 Connecting Cables to Network Interfaces 4-1
Connecting Interface Cables 4-1
What to Do Next 4-7