Secure Firewall 3100 ASA Getting Started

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Overview

Learn how to cable the Secure Firewall 3100 so you can complete the initial hardware setup and prepare required ports for network connectivity before configuration.

  • (Optional) Obtain a console adapter—The chassis ships with a DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable, so you may need to buy a third-party DB-9-to-USB serial cable to make the connection.

  • (Optional) Install an SFP into Management 1/1—It is a 1/10-Gbps port that requires an SFP/SFP+ module.

  • Install SFPs into Ethernet 1/9 and higher—The fixed ports are 1/10-Gbps ports that require SFP/SFP+ modules.

  • See the hardware installation guide for more information.

  • (Optional) Obtain a console adapter—The firewall ships with a DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable, so you may need to buy a third party DB-9-to-USB serial cable to make the connection.

  • Install SFP/SFP+ modules into ports Ethernet 1/9 and higher.

  • See the hardware installation guide for more information.

Cabling for the ASA