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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix A Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures
Installing and Replacing the 4GE SSM
Installing the 4GE SSM
To install a new 4GE SSM for the first time, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Power off the adaptive security appliance.
Step 2 Locate the grounding strap from the accessory kit and fasten it to your wrist so that it contacts your bare
skin. Attach the other end to the chassis.
Step 3 Remove the two screws (as shown in Figure A-2) at the left rear end of the chassis, and remove the slot
cover.
Figure A-2 Removing the Screws from the Slot Cover
Step 4
Insert the 4GE SSM through the slot opening as shown in Figure A-3.
Figure A-3 Inserting the 4GE SSM into the Slot
Step 5 Attach the screws to secure the 4GE SSM to the chassis.
Step 6 Power on the adaptive security appliance.
Step 7 Check the LEDs. If the 4GE SSM is installed properly the STATUS LED flashes during boot up and is
solid when operational.
Step 8 Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the port and the other end of the cable to your network devices. For
more information, see the “Connecting the Interface Cables” section.
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