Cisco ASA 5506-X User manual

Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware
Installation Guide
First Published: 2015-04-07
Last Modified: 2021-03-11
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CONTENTS
Overview 1
CHAPTER 1
About the ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X 1
Package Contents 3
Front Panel 4
Rear Panel 4
LEDs 7
Network Ports 9
Console Ports 10
Internal and External Flash Storage 11
Solid State Drive 11
Power Supply Modules 11
Hardware Specifications 11
Power Cord Specifications 13
Installation Preparation 21
CHAPTER 2
Installation Warnings 21
Position the ASA 22
Mount and Deployment Preparation for the ASA 5506W-X 23
Safety Recommendations 23
Maintain Safety with Electricity 23
Prevent ESD Damage 24
Site Environment 24
Site Considerations 25
Power Supply Considerations 25
Rack Configuration Considerations 25
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Mount the Chassis 27
CHAPTER 3
Desktop-Mount the Chassis 27
Wall-Mount the Chassis 28
Rack-Mount the Chassis 29
Install the ASA 5506H-X in a DIN Rail 30
Connect to the Console Port 33
CHAPTER 4
Connect to the Console Port with Microsoft Windows 33
Connect to the Console Port with Mac OS X 36
Connect to the Console Port with Linux 36
Installation, Maintenance, and Upgrade 39
CHAPTER 5
Connect the DC Adapter for the 5506H-X 39
Install the Adjustable Power Supply Retainer 40
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CHAPTER 1
Overview
•About the ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X, on page 1
•Package Contents, on page 3
•Front Panel, on page 4
•Rear Panel, on page 4
•LEDs, on page 7
•Network Ports, on page 9
•Console Ports, on page 10
•Internal and External Flash Storage, on page 11
•Solid State Drive, on page 11
•Power Supply Modules, on page 11
•Hardware Specifications, on page 11
•Power Cord Specifications, on page 13
About the ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X
The Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X adaptive security appliances are part of the ASA
5500-X of next-generation mid-range ASAs and are built on the same security platform as the rest of the ASA
family.
Your ASA 5506-X ships with either ASA or Firepower Threat Defense software preinstalled. To reimage
your device, see Reimage the Cisco ASA or Firepower Threat Defense Device.
Note
This next-generation ASA delivers unprecedented levels of defense against threats to the network with deeper
web inspection and flow-specific analysis, improved secure connectivity via end-point security posture
validation, and voice and video over VPN support. It also provides enhanced support for intelligent information
networks through improved network integration, resiliency, and scalability.
This ASA is a smaller form-factor chassis, intended primarily for desktop or wall-mounting, although one or
two can be mounted in a single rack shelf. The ASA has a standard 1 RU chassis. See Cisco ASA 5500-X
Series Next-Generation Firewalls to compare the performance metrics and capabilities of the 5500-X ASAs.
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Do not stack the ASA chassis on top of another ASA chassis. If you stack the units, they will overheat, which
causes the units to power cycle.
Note
The ASA 5506-X, 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X have been validated for the following security standards
certifications:
• Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 for ASA 9.12.x
•Common Criteria (CC) certification for the Network Device Collaborative Protection Profile, (NDcPPv2.1),
VPN Gateway Module (VPNGW_MOD_v1.0), and Firewall Module (FW_MOD_v1.3) for ASA 9.12.x
ASA 5506W-X Wireless Features
The ASA 5506W-X supports two high-performing spatial stream rates over a deployable distance with
high reliability when serving clients. The ASA 5506W-X contains two simultaneous dual-band radios
(2.4-GHz and 5-GHz 802.11n MIMO radios) in a controller-based mode or autonomous mode. It has
integrated internal antennas that support full inter-operability with leading 802.11n clients. The radio
hardware supports Unified, FlexConnect, and Monitor-mode.
The ASA 5506W-X has the following processor features:
• 128 MB NAND flash size
• 1 MB NOR flash size
• 128 MB DDR2 memory bus, x32
The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11n radios have the following features:
• 802.11n standard compliant
• A-MPDU TX
• HT Duplicate Mode
• 2TX x 2RX
• 2-spatial streams, 300 Mbps PHY rate
• Maximal ratio combining (MRC)
• Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD)
• MCS0-MCS15; Short or Long Guard Intervals
• DFS for UNII-2 and UNII-2 Extended channels, including 0.5us radar pulse detection
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About the ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X

The ASA 5506W-X is configured with four single-band, inverted-F antennas (two 2.4-GHz and two
5-GHz), which are evenly spaced inside the top of the chassis. Peak gains are approximately 3 dBi in
the 2.4-GHz band and 5 dBi in the 5-GHz band.
ASA 5506H-X Features
The ASA 5506H-X is a hardened version of the 5506-X with a ruggedized chassis, power supply, SSD,
and four ports instead of eight. It is ruggedized because it supports a much wider industrial operational
temperature range (-20C to 60C), meets the harsh EMI and environmental criteria for the IEC1613 and
IEC 61850-3 power substation standards, and meets IEC60529 IP40 for ingress protection.
The ASA 5506H-X ships with a ruggedized 5V-5.3V barrel power supply that provides 22 W. Or you
can order an optional DC power supply that supplies 24V DC (part number PWR2-20W-24VDC) or
20W 20-60V DC (part number PWR2-22W-20-60VDC).
Before beginning any of the procedures described in this book, be sure to read the Regulatory and Compliance
Safety Information for the Cisco ASA 5506-X series and follow proper safety procedures.
Note
Package Contents
The following figure shows the package contents for the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X. Note that the
contents are subject to change and your exact contents might contain additional or fewer items.
Figure 1: ASA 5506-X and 5506W-X Package Contents
USB console cable (Type A to Type B)2Chassis1
Brick power supply4Power cord3
The following figure shows the package contents for the ASA 5506H-X. Note that the contents are subject
to change and your exact contents might contain additional or fewer items.
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Figure 2: ASA 5506H-X Package Contents
USB console cable (Type A to Type B)2Chassis1
Power cord4Power cord retention lock3
Power supply5
Front Panel
The following figure shows the front panel of the ASA 5506-X. The ASA 5506W-X has an identical front
panel. Note that there are no connectors or LEDs on the front panel.
Figure 3: 5506-X and 5506W-X Front Panel
The following figure shows the front panel of the ASA 5506H-X. Note that there are no connectors or LEDs
on the front panel.
Figure 4: 5506H-X Front Panel
Rear Panel
The following figure shows the rear panel of the ASA 5506-X. The 5506W-X has an identical rear panel.
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Figure 5: ASA 55-6-X and 5506W-X Rear Panel
Power cord socket
The chassis power-supply socket. See Power
Supply Modules, on page 11 for more
information about the chassis power supply.
The ASA is powered on when you
plug in the AC power supply.
Note
2Status LEDs
The locations and meanings of the status LEDs
are described in LEDs, on page 7.
1
Management port
A Gigabit Ethernet interface restricted to network
management access only. Connect with an RJ-45
cable.
4Network data ports
Eight Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (8P8C) network I/O
interfaces. The ports are numbered (from left to
right) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Each port includes a
pair of LEDs, one each for connection status and
link status. The ports are named and numbered
Gigabit Ethernet 1/1 through Gigabit Ethernet
1/8. See Network Ports, on page 9 for additional
information.
3
USB port
A standard USB Type A port is provided that
allows the attachment of an external device, such
as mass storage. See Internal and External Flash
Storage, on page 11 for additional information.
6Console ports
Two serial ports, a mini USB Type B, and a
standard RJ-45 (8P8C), are provided for
management access via an external system. See
Console Ports, on page 10 for additional
information.
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Rear Panel

Lock slot
The slot accepts a standard Kensington T-bar
locking mechanism for securing the ASA.
8Reset button
A small recessed button that if pressed for longer
than three seconds resets the ASA to its default
“as-shipped” state following the next reboot.
Configuration variables are reset to factory
default. However, the flash is not erased and no
files are removed.
You can use the service
sw-reset-button command to disable
the reset button. The default is enabled.
Note
Pressing the reset button on the ASA
5506W-X does not affect the AP
configuration, but it causes any
unsaved AP configuration to be lost,
because the system has rebooted. After
the system reboots, if you want a
default AP configuration, use the
hw-module module wlan recover
configuration command to recover
the AP configuration.
Note
7
The following figure shows the rear panel of the 5506H-X.
Figure 6: ASA 5506H-X Rear Panel
Status LEDs
The locations and meanings of the status LEDs
are described in LEDs, on page 7.
2Power cord socket.
The chassis power-supply socket. See Power
Supply Modules, on page 11 for more
information about the chassis power supply.
The ASA is powered on when you
plug in the AC power supply.
Note
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Management port
A Gigabit Ethernet interface restricted to network
management access only. Connect with an RJ-45
cable.
4Network data ports
Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (8P8C) network I/O
interfaces. The ports are numbered (from top to
bottom) 1, 2, 3, 4,. Each port includes a pair of
LEDs, one each for connection status and link
status. The ports are named and numbered Gigabit
Ethernet 1/1 through Gigabit Ethernet 1/4. See
Network Ports, on page 9 for additional
information.
3
USB port
A standard USB Type A port is provided that
allows the attachment of an external device, such
as mass storage. See Internal and External Flash
Storage, on page 11 for additional information.
6Console ports
Two serial ports, a standard RJ-45 (8P8C), and a
mini USB Type B, are provided for management
access via an external system. See Console Ports,
on page 10 for additional information.
5
Reset button
A small recessed button that if pressed for longer
than three seconds resets the ASA to its default
“as-shipped” state following the next reboot.
Configuration variables are reset to factory
default. However, the flash is not erased and no
files are removed.
You can use the service
sw-reset-button command to disable
the reset button. The default is enabled.
Note
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LEDs
Facing the rear of the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X chassis, the LEDs are located on the top left edge
(facing the front of the chassis, they are in the back right corner of the top). Facing the rear of the ASA
5506H-X, the LEDs are located on the bottom left of the chassis. The network port LEDs are at the top sides
of each network port. See Rear Panel, on page 4 for more information.
The following figure shows the LEDs on the top left edge.
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Figure 7: LEDs
Status
System operating status:
• Green—Normal system function.
• Amber—Critical alarm indicating one or
more of the following:
•Major failure of a hardware or software
component.
• Over-temperature condition.
• Power voltage outside the tolerance
range.
2Power
Power supply status:
• Unlit—Power supply off.
• Green—Power supply on.
See Power Supply Modules, on page 11 for
additional power information specific to your
specific ASA.
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LEDs

wLAN
Not in use on the ASA 5506-X or the ASA
5506-H.
Association status of the wireless connection on
the ASA 5506W-X:
• Green, blinking—Normal operating
condition, but no wireless client is present.
•Green—Normal operating condition, at least
one wireless client is associated.
• Amber, blinking—Software upgrade in
progress.
•Green, red, amber sequence—Discovery/join
process in progress.
• Red, blinking —Ethernet link not
operational.
• Unlit—Wireless is not operational.
4Active
Status of the failover pair:
• Green—Failover pair operating normally.
The LED is green always unless the ASA in
an HA pair.
• Amber—When the ASA is in an HA pair,
the LED is amber for the Standby unit.
• Unlit—Failover is not operational.
3
Network Port Status
On the rear panel of the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X, a pair of LEDs (link status and connection status)
for each of the eight Gigabit Ethernet network ports, and the Gigabit Ethernet management port.
On the rear panel of the ASA 5506H-X, a pair of LEDs (link status and connection status) for each of the four
Gigabit Ethernet network ports, and the Gigabit Ethernet Management port.
Link status (L):
• Unlit—No link, or port is not in use.
• Green—Link established.
• Green, flashing—Link activity.
Connection-speed status (S):
• One blink every three seconds—10 Mbps.
• Two rapid blinks—100 Mbps.
• Three rapid blinks—1000 Mbps.
Network Ports
There are eight 10/100/1000 baseT Ethernet network ports on the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X. Each
RJ-45 (8P8C) copper port supports auto MDI/X as well as auto-negotiation for interface speed, duplex, and
other negotiated parameters, and are MDI/MDIX compliant.
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In addition, the ASA 5506W-X has a Gigabit Ethernet 1/9 port that is internal and connects to the WLAN
module.
The ASA 5506H-X has four 10/100/1000 baseT Ethernet network ports. Each RJ-45 (8P8C) copper port
supports auto MDI/X as well as auto-negotiation for interface speed, duplex, and other negotiated parameters,
and are MDI/MDIX compliant.
Looking at the rear of the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X, where the ports are located, port 1 is on the left,
and port 8 is on the right, next to the console and management ports. Each port is accompanied by a pair of
LEDs, one each for link status (L) and connection status (S). The ports are named and numbered Gigabit
Ethernet 1/1 through Gigabit Ethernet 1/8. The ports are named and numbered Gigabit Ethernet 1/1 through
Gigabit Ethernet 1/4.
The four ports on the ASA 5506H-X are numbered differently. Looking at the rear of the ASA 5506H-X
where the ports are located, ports 1 and 3 are at the top from left to right. Ports 2 and 4 are on the bottom from
left to right. The ports are between the Status LEDs and the console and management ports. The ports are
named and numbered Gigabit Ethernet 1/1 through Gigabit Ethernet 1/4.
Console Ports
The ASA has two external console ports, a standard RJ-45 port and a Mini USB Type B serial port. Only one
console port can be active at a time. When a cable is plugged into the USB console port, the RJ-45 port
becomes inactive. Conversely, when the USB cable is removed from the USB port, the RJ-45 port becomes
active. The console ports do not have any hardware flow control. You can use the command-line interface
(CLI) to configure your ASA through either serial console port by using a terminal server or a terminal
emulation program on a computer.
In addition, the AP module inside the ASA 5506W-X has a console port, which is accessible by sessioning
to the module's console via the session wlan console command in the ASA CLI.
RJ-45 Port
The RJ-45 (8P8C) port supports RS-232 signaling to an internal UART controller. The RJ-45 console
port does not support a remote dial-in modem. You can use a standard management cable (Cisco part
number 72-3383-01) to convert the RJ45-to-DB9 connection if necessary.
Mini USB Type B Port
The Mini USB Type B port lets you connect to a USB port on an external computer. For Linux and
Macintosh systems, no special driver is required. For Windows systems, you must download and install
a USB driver (available on software.cisco.com). You can plug and unplug the USB cable from the console
port without affecting Windows HyperTerminal operations. We recommend shielded USB cables with
properly terminated shields. Baud rates for the USB console port are 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, and 115200 bps.
For Windows operating systems, you must install a Cisco Windows USB Console Driver on any PC connected
to the console port before using the USB console port. See Connect to the Console Port with Microsoft
Windows, on page 33 for information on installing the driver.
Note
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Internal and External Flash Storage
The ASA contains one internal USB flash drive, and a standard USB Type A port that you can use to attach
an external device. The USB port can provide output power of 5 volts, up to a maximum of 500 mA (5 USB
power units).
Internal USB Device
An embedded eUSB device is used as the internal flash; it is identified as disk0.
External USB Drive (Optional)
You can use the external Type A USB port to attach a data-storage device. The external USB drive
identifier is disk1. When the ASA is powered on, a connected USB drive is mounted as disk1 and is
available for you to use. Additionally, the file-system commands that are available to disk0 are also
available to disk1, including copy,format,delete,mkdir,pwd,cd, and so on.
If you insert a USB drive with more than one partition, only the first partition is mounted.
FAT-32 File System
The ASA only supports FAT-32-formatted file systems for the internal eUSB and external USB drives.
If you insert an external USB drive that is not in FAT-32 format, the system mounting process fails, and
you receive an error message. You can enter the command format disk1: to format the partition to
FAT-32 and mount the partition to disk1 again; however, data might be lost.
Solid State Drive
The ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X ship with an SSD installed that provides storage support. The SSD has
50 GB of useable space and is not field-replaceable. You must return the entire ASA to Cisco for drive
replacement. The SSD is used by the software; there is no user access to the SSD.
The ASA 5506H-X ships with a ruggedized SSD installed that provides storage support. The SSD is an
industrial-rated part so that it operates over the extended temperature range that the ASA 5506H-X supports.
The SSD has 50 GB of useable space and is not field-replaceable. You must return the entire ASA to Cisco
for drive replacement. The SSD is used by the software; there is no user access to the SSD.
Power Supply Modules
The ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X ship with a 12V brick power supply that provides 60 W.
The ASA 5506H-X ships with a ruggedized 5V-5.3V barrel power supply that provides 22 W. The power
supply supports an extended temperature range of -25°C to 60°C. Or you can order an optional DC power
supply that supplies 24V DC (part number PWR2-20W-24VDC) or 20W 20-60V DC (part number
PWR2-22W-20-60VDC).
Hardware Specifications
The following table contains hardware specifications for the ASA.
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• Desk mountable; see Desktop-Mount the Chassis, on page 27 for more
information.
Do not stack the ASA chassis on top of another ASA chassis. If
you stack the units, they will overheat, which causes the units to
power cycle.
Caution
• Rack mountable in a rack tray. You can place two chassis side by side. See
Rack-Mount the Chassis, on page 29 for more information.
One ASA 5506H-X fits in the rack tray. See Rack-Mount the
Chassis, on page 29 for more information.
Note
• Wall mountable (ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X only); see Wall-Mount
the Chassis, on page 28 for more information.
•DIN rail mountable (ASA 5506H-X only); the DIN rail is available for order
from Cisco Systems. See Install the ASA 5506H-X in a DIN Rail, on page
30.
Mounting
7.87 x 9.23 x 1.94 in (19.99 x 23.44 x 4.93 cm) including the feet (ASA 5506-X
and ASA 5506W-X).
9.1 x 9.1 x 2.8 in (23.11 x 23.11 x 7.11 cm) including the feet (ASA 5506H-X).
Dimensions
4 lb (ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X)
6.7 lb (ASA 5506H-X)
Weight
Total: 4 GB
Allotted to FW/VPN: 1.8 GB
Allotted to Module: 2.2 GB
The total memory is divided between the OS/Lina/SFR. These
percentages may vary depending on your ASA software version.
Note
DRAM
8 GBInternal flash
60 W (ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X)
22 W (5506H-X)
Power
Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) (ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X)1
-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) (ASA 5506H-X)2
Nonoperating: -13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C) (ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X)
-40 to +185°F (-40 to +85° C) (ASA 5506H-X)
Temperature
Operating: 90% (ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X)
Operating: 95% (ASA 5506H-X)
Nonoperating: 10 to 90%
Relative humidity
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Operating: 10,000 ft (3048 m)
Nonoperating: 15,000 ft (4572 m)
Maximum altitude
IP40 per IEC60529 (ASA 5506H-X)IP rating
IEEE1613, IEC60068-2, IEC 61850-3 (ASA 5506H-X)Extended vibe and shock
1Derate the maximum operating temperature 1.5 degrees C per 1000 ft above sea level.
2Derate the maximum operating temperature 1.5 degrees C per 1000 ft above 6,000 feet elevation.
Power Cord Specifications
This section applies only to the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X. It does not apply to the ASA 5506H-X.
Note
Each power supply has a separate power cord. Standard power cords are available for connection to the security
appliance.
If you do not order the optional power cord with the system, you are responsible for selecting the appropriate
power cord for the product. Using a non-compatible power cord with this product may result in electrical
safety hazard. Orders delivered to Argentina, Brazil, and Japan must have the appropriate power cord ordered
with the system.
Only the approved power cords provided with the security appliance are supported. The following table lists
the supported power cords.
Table 1: Supported Power Cords
ConnectorPlugVoltageAmperageDescription
IEC 60320/C13CEE 7 VII250V10ACAB-ACE
AC power cord
(Europe)
IEC 60320/C13NEMA 5-15P125V10ACAB-AC
AC power cord
(North America)
IEC 60320/C13A.S. 3112250V10ACAB-ACA
AC power cord
(Australia)
IEC 60320/C13CE123-16-VII250V10ACAB-ACI
AC power cord
(Italy)
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IEC 60320/C13IRAM 2073250V10ACAB-ACR
AC power cord
(Argentina)
IEC 60320/C13SEV 1011250V10ACAB-ACS
AC power cord
(Switzerland)
IEC 60320/C13BS1363a/SS145250V10ACAB-ACU
AC power cord
(United Kingdom)
IEC 60320/C13JIS C8303125V12ACAB-JPN-3PIN
Power cord 3PIN
(Japan)
IEC 60320/C13SABS 1661250V10AAIR-PWR-CORD-SA
AIR line cord (South
Africa)
IEC 60320/C13GB2009.1-2008250V10ACAB-ACC
Power cord (China)
IEC 60320/C13IS 6538-1971250V10ACAB-IND-10A
Power cord (India)
IEC 60320/C13NBR 14136250V10ACAB-C13-ACB
AC power cord
(Brazil)
IEC 60320/C13KSC8305250V10ACAB-AC-C13-KOR
AC power cord
(Korea)
IEC 60320/C13CNS10917250V10ACAB-ACTW
AC power cord
(Taiwan)
The following illustrations show the cord, connector, and plug for each country listed in the table above.
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Figure 8: CAB-ACE (Europe)
Cord set rating: 10A, 250V2Plug: CEE 7 VII1
Connector: IEC 60320/C133
Figure 9: CAB-AC (North America)
Cord set rating: 10A, 125V2Plug: NEMA 5-15P1
Connector: IEC 60320/C133
Figure 10: CAB-ACA (Australia)
Cord set rating: 10A, 250V2Plug: A.S. 31121
Connector: IEC 60320/C133
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Figure 11: CAB-ACI (Italy)
Cord set rating: 10A, 250V2Plug: CE123-16-VII1
Connector: IEC 60320/C133
Figure 12: CAB-ACR (Argentina)
Cord set rating: 10A, 250V2Plug: IRAM 20731
Connector: IEC 60320/C133
Figure 13: CAB-ACS (Switzerland)
Cord set rating: 10A, 250V2Plug: SEV 10111
Connector: IEC 60320/C133
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