Overview
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The Secure Firewall 6100 is an AI-ready, ultra-high-end firewall, engineered to deliver exceptional throughput per rack unit. Optimized for high-performing data center and telecommunications mobility infrastructure environments, the Secure Firewall 6100 features a multi-socket, multi-core architecture that enables rapid threat inspection. Its dedicated cryptographic modules facilitate high-throughput IPSec and TLS connection termination at scale, providing industry-leading cryptographic performance within its two rack unit (RU) form factor.
Configure an ASA using ASDM.
The Secure Firewall 6100 runs in appliance mode only; it does not support platform mode, which uses FXOS as the chassis manager. Appliance mode lets you configure all settings in the ASA. Only advanced troubleshooting commands are available from the FXOS CLI.
Cable the firewall
Learn how to cable the Secure Firewall 6100 so you can complete the initial hardware setup and prepare required ports for network connectivity before configuration.
Power on the firewall
How to power on the Secure Firewall 6100 and confirm it started successfully by checking the front-panel LEDs for power and system status.
Which application is installed: Firewall Threat Defense or ASA?
Learn how to determine whether your Secure Firewall 6100 is running Firewall Threat Defense or ASA by connecting to the console port and identifying the CLI prompt.
Access the ASA CLI
How to access the ASA CLI on the Secure Firewall 6100 for basic configuration and troubleshooting, including entering privileged EXEC mode and global configuration mode.
Obtain licenses
Learn how to obtain Secure Firewall 6100 licenses in Cisco Smart Software Manager and Cisco Commerce Workspace, including identifying required license types and the license PIDs used to order additional entitlements.