Welcome to the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series

Cisco ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X for
Firepower Threat Defense or ASA

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The ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X hardware supports either of the following advanced firewall systems:

• Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
• Cisco ASA

Note: Your hardware comes preinstalled with one of the above systems. To reimage your hardware to the other system, see the reimaging document:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-ftd-reimage

Firepower Threat Defense Links

1. Install the ASA. See the hardware installation guide:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa5500x-install

Note: Install the chassis with the front bezel facing the cold aisle.

Note: The power turns on immediately when you plug in the ASA.

2. Connect to the Firepower Threat Defense device. See the quick start guide:

http://www.cisco.com/go/ftd-quick

3. Check the Release Notes for Important Information. Choose the release notes for your version:

http://www.cisco.com/go/ftd-notes

4. Configure the Firepower Threat Defense device. Choose the configuration guide for your version:

http://www.cisco.com/go/ftd-config

5. See Also:

–All Firepower Threat Defense documentation:

http://www.cisco.com/go/ftd-docs

–Troubleshooting TechNotes

http://www.cisco.com/go/ftd-technotes

ASA Links

1. Install the ASA. See the hardware installation guide:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa5500x-install

Note: Install the chassis with the front bezel facing the cold aisle.

Note: The power turns on immediately when you plug in the ASA.

2. Connect to the ASA Chassis and ASA FirePOWER Module. See the quick start guide:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa5500x-quick

3. Check the Release Notes for Important Notes. Choose the ASDM or CLI release notes for your version:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-rns

4. Configure the ASA. Choose the ASDM or CLI configuration guide for your version:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-config

5. See Also:

–All ASA documentation:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asadocs

–Troubleshooting TechNotes:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-technotes

Common Links

• Software Downloads:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-firepower-sw

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-software

Note: A Cisco.com login and Cisco service contract are required.

• Cisco Support Community Forums:

https://supportforums.cisco.com

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa5500x-compliance

• Warranty, License, and Privacy Information:

–Warranty and End User License Agreement: http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty

–AnyConnect License: http://www.cisco.com/go/anyconnect-license

–Privacy Portal: http://www.cisco.com/go/privacy