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Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide
2
Preparing for Installation
The information in this guide applies to the following Cisco ASA 5500-X series models: ASA 5512-X,
5515-X, 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X.
In this guide, references to “Cisco ASA 5500-X series ” and “ASA” apply to all models unless specifically
noted otherwise.
This chapter describes the steps to follow before installing new hardware or performing hardware
upgrades, and it includes the following sections:
• Installation Overview, page 2-1
• Safety Recommendations, page 2-1
• General Site Requirements, page 2-3
Installation Overview
To prepare for the installation of the chassis, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Review the safety precautions outlined in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document
for the ASA 500-X. See http://www.cisco.com/go/asadocs for links to the RCSI and other ASA
documents.
Step 2 Read the ASA release notes for your software version.
Step 3 Unpack the chassis and accessories.
Step 4 Place the chassis on a stable work surface.
Step 5 Follow the directions for mounting the chassis in a rack in the “Rack Mounting the Chassis” section on
page 3-1.
Step 6 Follow the directions for establishing network connectivity in the “Connecting Cables, Turning on
Power, and Verifying Connectivity” section on page 3-13.
Safety Recommendations
Use the following guidelines and the information in the following sections to help ensure your safety and
protect the ASA. The list of guidelines may not address all potentially hazardous situations in your
working environment, so be alert and exercise good judgement at all times.