Table Of Contents
About This Guide
Contents
Document Objectives
Audience
Document Organization
Document Conventions
Installation Warnings
Where to Find Safety and Warning Information
Related Documentation
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
About This Guide
Revised: January 15, 2013
Contents
This preface includes the following sections:
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Document Objectives
•Audience
•Document Organization
•Document Conventions
•Installation Warnings
•Where to Find Safety and Warning Information
•Related Documentation
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Document Objectives
This guide describes how to install and maintain the Cisco ASA 5500-X series appliances. Information in this guide applies to the following Cisco ASA 5500-X Series models: ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X. References to "Cisco ASA 5500-X Series" and "ASA" apply to all previously listed models unless specifically noted otherwise.
Audience
This guide is for experienced network security administrators who install, configure, and maintain Cisco ASAs in their networks.
Document Organization
This guide includes the following sections:
Document Conventions
Command descriptions use these conventions:
•Braces ({ }) indicate a required choice.
•Square brackets ([ ]) indicate optional elements.
•Vertical bars (|) separate alternative, mutually exclusive elements.
•Boldface indicates commands and keywords that are entered literally as shown.
•Italics indicate arguments for which you supply values.
Examples use these conventions:
•Examples depict screen displays and the command line in screen font.
•Information you need to enter in examples is shown in boldface screen font.
•Variables for which you must supply a value are shown in italic screen font.
Graphical user interface examples uses these conventions:
•Boldface indicates buttons and menu items.
•Selecting a menu item (or pane) is indicated by the following convention:
Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual.
Installation Warnings
Be sure to read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document at before installing the chassis. This document contains important safety information. This section includes the following warnings:
•Power Supply Disconnection Warning
•Jewelry Removal Warning
•Wrist Strap Warning
•More than One Power Supply Warning
•Work During Lightning Activity Warning
•Installation Instructions Warning
•Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing
•SELV Circuit Warning
•Ground Conductor Warning
•Blank Faceplates and Cover Panels Warning
•Product Disposal Warning
•Short-Circuit Protection Warning
•Compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning
•DC Power Connection Warning
•AC Power Disconnection Warning
•TN Power Warning
•48 VDC Power System
•Multiple Power Cord
•Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning
•Grounded Equipment Warning
•Safety Cover Requirement
•Faceplates and Cover Panel Requirement
Power Supply Disconnection Warning
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Warning Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units; disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units. Statement 12
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Jewelry Removal Warning
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Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43
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Wrist Strap Warning
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Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Statement 94
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More than One Power Supply Warning
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Warning This unit has more than one power supply connection; all connections must be removed completely to completely remove power from the unit. Statement 102
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Work During Lightning Activity Warning
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Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001
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Installation Instructions Warning
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Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
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Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing
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Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006
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SELV Circuit Warning
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Warning To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021
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Ground Conductor Warning
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Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
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Blank Faceplates and Cover Panels Warning
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Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 1029
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Product Disposal Warning
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Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040
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Short-Circuit Protection Warning
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Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045
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Compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning
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Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
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DC Power Connection Warning
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Warning After wiring the DC power supply, remove the tape from the circuit breaker switch handle and reinstate power by moving the handle of the circuit breaker to the ON position. Statement 8
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AC Power Disconnection Warning
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Warning Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units. Statement 246
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TN Power Warning
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Warning The device is designed to work with TN power systems. Statement 19
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48 VDC Power System
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Warning The customer 48 volt power system must provide reinforced insulation between the primary AC power and the 48 VDC output. Statement 128
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Multiple Power Cord
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Warning This unit has more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock when servicing a unit, disconnect the power cord of the power strip that the unit is plugged into. Statement 137
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Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning
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Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors). Statement 13
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Grounded Equipment Warning
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Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use. Statement 39
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Safety Cover Requirement
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Warning The safety cover is an integral part of the product. Do not operate the unit without the safety cover installed. Operating the unit without the cover in place will invalidate the safety approvals and pose a risk of fire and electrical hazards. Statement 117
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Faceplates and Cover Panel Requirement
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Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 142
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Where to Find Safety and Warning Information
For safety and warning information, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/roadmap/asaroadmap.html#wp57708
This RCSI document describes the international agency compliance and safety information for the Cisco ASA 5500-X series. It also includes translations of the safety warnings used in this guide.
Related Documentation
For a complete list of the Cisco ASA 5500-X series documentation and where to find it, see the documentation roadmap at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/roadmap/asaroadmap.html
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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