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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 ASA SSM 10/20
Installing an ASA SSM 10/20
To install a new ASA 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-7) at the left rear end of the chassis, and remove the slot
cover.
Figure A-7 Removing the Screws from the Slot Cover
Step 4
Insert the ASA SSM into the slot opening as shown in Figure A-8.
Figure A-8 Inserting the ASA SSM into the Slot
Step 5 Attach the screws to secure the ASA SSM to the chassis.
Step 6 Power on the adaptive security appliance.
Step 7 Check the LEDs. If the ASA SSM is installed properly the POWER LED is solid green and the STATUS
LED flashes green.
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