Table Of Contents
Connecting Interface Cables on the ASA 5500, ASA 5510, ASA 5520, and ASA 5540 Platforms
Connecting Interface Cables
Connecting to SSMs
Connecting to a 4GE SSM
Powering On the Adaptive Security Appliance
What to Do Next
Connecting Interface Cables on the ASA 5500, ASA 5510, ASA 5520, and ASA 5540 Platforms
Note 
This chapter does not apply to the ASA 5550.
This chapter describes how to connect the cables to the Console, Auxiliary, Management, 4GE SSM, and SSM ports. In this document SSM refers to an intelligent SSM, the AIP SSM or CSC SSM.
Note The 4GE SSM, AIP SSM, and CSC SSM are optional security services modules. If your adaptive security appliance does not include these modules, continue with Chapter 1, "Configuring the Adaptive Security Appliance."
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 49
Caution Read the safety warnings in the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASA 5500 Series and follow proper safety procedures when performing these steps.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•Connecting Interface Cables
•Connecting to SSMs
•Connecting to a 4GE SSM
•Powering On the Adaptive Security Appliance
•What to Do Next
Connecting Interface Cables
This section describes how to connect the appropriate cables to the Console, Auxiliary, Management, copper Ethernet, and fiber Ethernet ports.
To connect cables to the network interfaces, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Place the chassis on a flat, stable surface, or in a rack (if you are rack-mounting it).
Step 2 Connect to the Management port.
The adaptive security appliance has a dedicated interface for device management that is referred to as the Management0/0 port. The Management0/0 port is a Fast Ethernet interface. This port is similar to the Console port, but the Management0/0 port only accepts incoming traffic to the adaptive security appliance.
Note You can configure any interface to be a management-only interface using the management-only command. You can also disable management-only mode on the management interface. For more information about this command, see the management-only command in the Cisco Security Appliance Command Reference.
a. Locate an Ethernet cable, which has an RJ-45 connector on each end.
b. Connect one RJ-45 connector to the Management0/0 port, as shown in Figure 6-1.
c. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer or to your management network.
Note When connecting a computer directly to the management port on the adaptive security appliance, use a crossover Ethernet cable. When connecting a computer to the adaptive security appliance through a hub or switch, use a straight through Ethernet cable to connect the hub or switch to the management port.
Figure 6-1 Connecting to the Management Port
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Management port
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RJ-45 to RJ-45 Ethernet cable
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Step 3 Connect to the Console port.
a. Before connecting a computer or terminal to any ports, check to determine the baud rate of the serial port. The baud rate must match the default baud rate (9600 baud) of the Console port of the adaptive security appliance.
Set up the terminal as follows: 9600 baud (default), 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bits, and Flow Control (FC) = Hardware.
b. Locate the serial console cable, which has an RJ-45 connector on one end and a DB-9 connector on the other end for the serial port on your computer.
c. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the Console port of the adaptive security appliance as shown in Figure 6-2.
d. Connect the DB-9 connector to the console port on your computer.
Figure 6-2 Connecting the Console Cable
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RJ-45 Console port
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Step 4 Connect to the Auxiliary port (labeled AUX).
a. Locate the serial console cable, which has an RJ-45 connector on one end and a DB-9 connector on the other end for the serial port on your computer.
b. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the cable to the Auxiliary port (labeled AUX) on the adaptive security appliance, as shown in Figure 6-3.
c. Connect the other end of the cable, the DB-9 connector, to the serial port on your computer.
Figure 6-3 Connecting to the AUX Port
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RJ-45 AUX port
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Connecting to SSMs
SSMs are optional; this procedure is necessary only if you have installed an SSM on the adaptive security appliance.
Note This procedure does not apply to the 4GE SSM. See Connecting to a 4GE SSM 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 6-4.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to your network devices.
Figure 6-4 Connecting to the SSM Management Port
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SSM management port
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RJ-45 to RJ-45 cable
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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.
Figure 6-5 Connecting Cables to Network Interfaces
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RJ-45 Ethernet ports
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Connecting to a 4GE SSM
The 4GE SSM is optional; therefore, this step is necessary only if you have installed a 4GE SSM on the adaptive security appliance.
Step 1 Connect to copper Ethernet ports to be used for network connections.
a. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a copper Ethernet port.
b. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a network device, such as a router, switch or hub.
Step 2 Connect to fiber Ethernet ports to be used for network connections. 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 6-6.
Figure 6-6 Removing the Fiber Port Plug
–Connect the LC connector to the SFP module as shown in Figure 6-7.
Figure 6-7 Connecting the LC Connector
b. Connect the other end of the cable to a network device, such as a router, switch, or hub.
Powering On the Adaptive Security Appliance
To power on the adaptive security appliance, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Connect the power cord to the adaptive security appliance and plug the other end to the power source.
Step 2 Power on the chassis.
What to Do Next
Continue with Chapter 1, "Configuring the Adaptive Security Appliance."
