Cisco ASA 5506-X Installation instructions

Mount the Chassis
Do not remove the rubber feet included with the ASA because they are needed for proper cooling for all
mounting orientations.
Note
•Desktop-Mount the Chassis, on page 1
•Wall-Mount the Chassis, on page 2
•Rack-Mount the Chassis, on page 3
•Install the ASA 5506H-X in a DIN Rail, on page 8
Desktop-Mount the Chassis
You can mount the chassis on a desktop by placing it on a desk in a horizontal position. Make sure there are
no blockages or obstructions within one inch of the top of the chassis or within .5 inch of the sides and back,
so that nothing interferes with cooling. Do not remove the rubber feet included with the chassis. They are also
needed for proper cooling.
Do not stack the chassis on top of another chassis. If you stack the units, they will overheat, which causes the
units to power cycle.
Caution
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Wall-Mount the Chassis
Follow these steps to mount the chassis on a wall. You can purchase a wall-mount kit. The part number for
the wall-mount kit is ASA5506-WALL-MNT= .
Step 1 Choose a location on the wall for the chassis.
Step 2 Use the two Cisco-provided screws and anchors from the optional wall-mount kit.
If you are mounting the chassis onto something other than drywall, such as wood or sheet metal, anchors may not be
required.
Step 3 Use a pencil, ruler, and level to mark locations for the two mounting screws.
The width and length of the chassis are 7.87 x 9.23 inches ( 20 x 23.44 cm). The mounting holes in the chassis are in the
middle length-wise (that is, 6.372 inches from front and back), while the holes are inset from the opposite edges 0.75
inches (1.9 cm).
Thus, you need to make two level marks 6.37, or approximately 6-3/8, inches (16.18 cm) apart.
Figure 1: Marking the Locations of the Two Mounting Screws
Step 4 Drill a hole into the wall at each mark.
These holes should be slightly smaller in diameter than your anchors. The recommended drill hole size is 3/16".
Step 5 Insert the anchors into the holes and be sure they are properly seated.
Step 6 Fasten each screw into its anchor until it protrudes about 1/4 inch.
Step 7 Pick up the chassis, align the screws in the anchors with the holes in the bottom of the chassis, move the chassis toward
the wall until the screw heads are in the chassis, and then slide the chassis down until it rests on the screws.
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You can only mount the chassis with the front panel oriented toward either the ceiling or the floor. Wall mounting in
other orientation is not supported.
What to do next
Install the cables as described in Quick Start Guide for your default software configuration.
Rack-Mount the Chassis
The rack-shelf kit (part number 800-107605-01) contains the following items:
There are two sets of four screws that you can use to secure the chassis to your rack. Chose the screws that
fit your rack.
Note
• Rack shelf (part number 700-122662-01)
• Sliding rack tray (part number 800-107648-01)
• Two cable guides (part number 700-122664-01)
• Six Phillips M3 x 0.5 x 10 mm screws (part number 48-0796-01); use these screws to install the cable
guides.
• Six Phillips M3 x 6 mm screws (part number 48-0384-01); use these screws to secure the rack shelf onto
the chassis.
• Four Phillips 12-24 x 0.75 inch screws (part number 48-0440-01); use these screws to secure the
sliding-rack tray to your rack.
• Four Phillips 10-32 x 0.75 inch screws (part number 48-0441-01); use these screws to secure the
sliding-rack tray to your rack.
You mount only one ASA 5506H-X in the rack-mount shelf.
The dimensions of the ASA 5506H-X are 3.46 x 18.3 x 19.5 inches (8.79 x 46.48 x 49.52 cm). The PID is
asa5506h-rack-mnt=.
Note
Step 1 Install the cable guides on the sliding rack tray:
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Figure 2: Attach Cable Guides to Sliding-Rack Tray Flange
Left cable guide rack tray cutoutsTwo cable guides (part number 700-122664-01)1
Six Phillips M3 x 0.5 x 10 mm screws (part number
48-0796-01)
4Right cable guide rack tray cutouts3
a) Align the cable guides with the cutouts on the sliding-rack tray flange (see figure above).
b) At the rear of the sliding-rack tray, attach the left and right cable guides using the six Phillips M3 x 0.5 x 10 mm
screws (part number 48-0796-01).
Drive the screws in while facing the back of the sliding-rack tray.
Note
c) Set the sliding-rack tray aside. Continue with Step 2 to install the rack shelf on the chassis.
The figure in Step 8 shows the sliding rack tray with the cable guides attached.
Step 2 Place the chassis with the top facing down on a large, stable work area.
Step 3 Invert the rack shelf and position it on the chassis. You can mount the chassis with the front or rear panel facing front.
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Figure 3: Install the Rack Shelf on the Chassis
Three short black screws M3 x 6 mm (part number
48-0384-01)
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Step 4 Adjust the position of the chassis and the rack shelf until the three mounting holes in the dimples in the bottom of the
shelf are aligned with the mounting holes in the bottom of the chassis.
Step 5 Tighten the screws to lock the chassis into place on the rack shelf.
Make sure you are using the short black screws (M3 x 6 mm), otherwise you will damage the chassis.
Caution
Step 6 Carefully turn the rack shelf right-side up.
Step 7 Install the power supply on the rack shelf behind the chassis.
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Figure 4: Install the Power Supply in the Rack Shelf
Velcro straps for power supply2Velcro straps for power supply1
Power supply stop4Power supply stop3
—Rear sliding stop and screw (one of two screws on the
sliding stop)
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a) Loosen the Velcro straps and place the power supply on the rack shelf behind the chassis.
Make sure the AC inlet cord faces the rear.
b) Align the power supply to the side and rear stops.
If the rear sliding stop is not touching the power supply, loosen the two screws, slide the stop up to touch the power
supply, and then retighten screws.
c) Re-engage the Velcro straps and tighten them to secure the power supply.
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Figure 5: Tighten the Velcro Straps
Velcro straps tightened over power supply1
Step 8 Slide the rack shelf into the sliding-rack tray.
Figure 6: Slide the Rack Shelf into the Sliding-Rack Tray
Step 9 The chassis is now installed in the rack shelf, which is installed in the sliding-rack tray. Repeat Steps 1 through 8 to
install a second chassis.
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Figure 7: Completed Rack Shelf/Tray Installation
Step 10 Install the sliding-rack tray into your rack using the correct screws (12-24 x 0.75 inch or 10-32 x 0.75 inch) from the
rack-mount kit that fit your rack type.
What to do next
Install the cables according to your default software configuration as described in the Cisco ASA 5506-X
Series Quick Start Guide.
Install the ASA 5506H-X in a DIN Rail
You can use the 7.5 mm thick 45 mm wide top hat DIN rail for the ASA 5506H-X. Secure the DIN rail to the
mounting surface approximately every 7.8 inches (200 mm) and use end-anchors appropriately.
We recommend that you install the ASA 5506H-X on a steel DIN rail for extra stability.
Note
To attach the ASA 5506H-X to a 35 mm wide DIN rail, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach the DIN rail bracket to the back of the chassis using the four screws provided.
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Figure 8: Attach the DIN Rail Bracket to the ASA 5506H-X
Step 2 Locate the plastic tab on the end of the DIN rail bracket that extends past the chassis. Press the tab in and slide the plastic
latch piece out while the tab is pressed down to put it into the locked position.
Step 3 Turn the chassis sideways so that the power connector is near the top.
Step 4 Position the rear edge of the chassis directly in front of the DIN rail making sure that the DIN rail fits in the space between
the plastic latch and the metal hook.
Step 5 Position the chassis so that the hook on the DIN rail bracket hooks onto the top edge of the DIN rail. The weight of the
chassis can rest on the hook temporarily while the DIN rail bracket latches are secured.
Step 6 Push the DIN rail bracket latch up when the chassis is over the DIN rail to secure it. This snaps the latch into the closed
position which locks it onto the DIN rail.
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Install the ASA 5506H-X in a DIN Rail

Figure 9: ASA 5506H-X Installed with the DIN Rail
The chassis is now installed in the DIN rail.
What to do next
Install the cables as described in the Cisco ASA 5506-X Series Quick Start Guide.
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