Cisco PIX-525-UR-BUN - PIX 525 Unrestricted Bundle User manual

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PIX 525
This chapter guides you through the installation of the PIX 525, and includes the following sections:
•PIX 525 Product Overview, page 6-1
•Installing the PIX 525, page 6-3
•PIX 525 Feature Licenses, page 6-5
•Installing Failover, page 6-6
•Installing LAN-Based Failover, page 6-8
•Removing and Replacing the PIX 525 Chassis Cover, page 6-9
•Replacing a Lithium Battery, page 6-12
•Installing a Memory Upgrade, page 6-12
•Installing a Circuit Board in the PIX 525, page 6-15
•Installing a DC Power Supply, page 6-19
PIX 525 Product Overview
Figure 6-1 show the front view of the PIX 525.
Figure 6-1 PIX 525 Front Panel
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Figure 6-2 shows the rear view of the PIX 525.
Figure 6-2 PIX 525 Rear Panel
There are two LEDs on the front panel of the PIX 525 (see Figure 6-3).
Figure 6-3 PIX 525 Front Panel LEDs
Table 6-1 lists the state of the PIX 525 front panel LEDs.
There are three LEDs for the each RJ-45 interface port and three types of fixed interface connectors on
the back of the PIX 525.
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LED Color State Description
POWER Green On On when the unit has power.
ACT Green On On when the unit is the active failover unit.
Off Off when the unit is in standby mode.

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Installing the PIX 525
Figure 6-4 shows the PIX 525 rear panel LEDs.
Figure 6-4 PIX 525 Rear Panel LEDs
Table 6-2 lists the states of the PIX 525 rear panel LEDs.
The PIX 525 has RJ-45, network and console connectors, as well as a DB-15 Failover cable connector.
The USB port is not used at this time.
Installing the PIX 525
To install the PIX 525, perform the following steps:
Step 1 The PIX 525 provides one set of brackets for installing the unit in an equipment rack. Complete these
steps if the unit is going to be installed into an equipment rack:
a. Attach the brackets to the holes near the front of the unit on each side of the PIX 525 using the
supplied screws.
b. Attach the unit to the equipment rack.
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LED Color State Description
100 Mbps Green On Port 100 megabits per second 100BaseTX communication.
Off Port is using 10 megabits per second data exchange.
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Step 2 Connect the cable so that you have either a DB-9 or DB-25 connector on one end as required by the serial
port for your computer, and the other end is the RJ-45 connector as shown in Figure 6-5.
Note Use the Console port to connect a computer to enter configuration commands. Locate the serial
cable from the accessory kit. The serial cable assembly consists of a null modem cable with
RJ-45 connectors, and one DB-9 connector and a DB-25 connector.
Step 3 Connect the RJ-45 serial cable connector to the PIX 525 console connector and connect the other end to
the serial port connector on your computer.
Figure 6-5 PIX 525 Rear Panel
Step 4 Connect the outside network cable to the remaining Ethernet port. Refer to the “PIX 525 Feature
Licenses” section on page 6-5 for information on how to configure the ports.
Note The inside or outside network connections can be made to any available interface port on the
PIX 525. If you are only using the ETHERNET 0 and ETHERNET 1 ports, connect the inside
network cable to the interface connector marked ETHERNET 0 or ETHERNET 1.
Step 5 If you need to install an optional circuit board, refer to the “Installing a Circuit Board in the PIX 525”
section on page 6-15. If you need to install memory, refer to the “Installing a Memory Upgrade” section
on page 6-12 for more information.
Note It is not necessary to remove the chassis cover of the PIX 525 to access the circuit boards or
memory.
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Step 6 Connect the network cables to the expansion interface ports. (The inside, outside, or perimeter network
connections can be made to any available interface port on the PIX 525.) The first expansion port
number, at the top left, is interface 2. Starting from that port and going from left to right and top to
bottom, the next port is interface 3, the next is interface 4, and so on. Refer to the “PIX 525 Feature
Licenses” section on page 6-5 for information on how to configure the ports.
Step 7 If you have a second PIX security appliance to use as a failover unit, install the failover feature and cable
as described in the “Installing Failover” section on page 6-6.
Note Do not power on the standby failover unit until the primary unit is configured.
Step 8 When you are ready to start the PIX 525, power on the unit from the switch at the rear of the unit.
PIX 525 Feature Licenses
If you have the PIX-525-UR unrestricted feature license, the following options are available:
•If you have a second PIX 525 to use as a failover unit, install the failover feature and cable as
described in the “Installing Failover” section on page 6-6.
•If needed, install the PIX security appliance syslog server as described on the logging command
page in the command reference online at:
http://cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2120/prod_command_reference_list.html
•If you need to install an optional circuit board, refer to the “Installing a Circuit Board in the
PIX 525” section on page 6-15.
•If you need to install additional memory, refer to the “Installing a Memory Upgrade” section on
page 6-12.
For information on upgrading feature licenses or downloading the latest software versions, refer to the
configuration guide online at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/pix/pix63/configuration/guide/config.html
This section includes the following topics:
•VPN Accelerator Card, page 6-6
•VPN Accelerator Card+, page 6-6

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VPN Accelerator Card
The VPN Accelerator Card (VAC) for the Cisco PIX security appliance series is a card that provides
high-performance, tunneling and encryption services suitable for site-to-site and remote access applications.
The VAC is integrated with PIX 525 unrestricted (UR) and failover (FO) bundles. You can also purchase the
VAC as a spare for use with PIX 525 units that have a restricted (R) license.
VPN Accelerator Card+
The VAC+ is a 64-bit/66 MHz PCI card that provides faster tunneling and encryption services for Virtual
Private Network (VPN) remote access, and site-to-site intranet and extranet applications, than the VAC.
Each VAC+ occupies a single PCI slot in the system. The VAC+ is supported on any chassis that runs
software Version 6.3 or later, has an appropriate license to run VPN software, and at least one PCI slot
available. While the VAC continues to be supported in Version 6.3, if both types of cards, the VAC and
the VAC+, are installed in a system running Version 6.3, the VAC card is ignored. The VAC+ runs at both
32-bit/33 MHz and 64-bit/66 MHz, and does not slow down the bus when other 66 MHz cards are
installed. We strongly recommend that you install the VAC+ in a 64bit/66 MHz slot. Performance will be
degraded if this recommendation is not followed.
The VAC+ driver supports the following:
•3DES, DES, AES, SHA1, MD5 for (IPSec) ESP protocol (For AES, only the CBC mode and key
sizes of 128, 192, and 256 bits are supported).
•SHA1, MD5 for the (IPSec) AH protocol.
•Load sharing ESP and AH activity between up to three VAC+.
•Diffie-Hellman public key and shared secret generation.
•Any other crypto-related activity uses a software implementation.
Installing Failover
To install a failover connection, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Power off both the primary and secondary units.
Note Both PIX security appliances must have the same model number, have at least as much RAM,
have the same Flash memory size, and be running the same software version. Note that the
PIX-4FE and PIX-4FE-66 cards are considered equivalent and interchangeable. You can install
a PIX-4FE in the primary unit and a PIX-4FE-66 in the secondary unit, as long as you install
them in the same slot number of each chassis. For example, if you install a PIX-4FE in Slot 1 of
the primary unit, you must also install the PIX-4FE-66 in Slot 1 of the secondary unit.
Step 2 Locate the failover cable (shown in Figure 6-6). This cable is shipped separately from the PIX security
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Install the cable for the PIX 525 as shown in Figure 6-6.
Figure 6-6 PIX 525 Failover Cable Connection
Step 3 Connect the Primary end of the failover cable to the first PIX security appliance; that is, the one you have
already configured.
Note We highly recommend that you use a GE failover link when connecting the PIX 525 with GE
interfaces.
Step 4 Connect the Secondary end of the failover cable to the standby unit.
Step 5 Connect a power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of each unit, and the other end of each
power cord to (preferably separate) power outlets.
Step 6 If you are using Stateful Failover, use one of the following types of connections, that is appropriate for
your system, between the dedicated interfaces on the PIX security appliance:
•Category 5 crossover cable directly connecting the primary unit to the secondary unit
•100BaseTX half-duplex hub using Straight-through Category 5 cables
•100BaseTX full duplex on a dedicated switch or dedicated VLAN of a switch
Note All enabled interfaces must be connected between the active and standby units. Only configure
the active unit. On the PIX 525, the active unit is indicated by the ACT LED on the front panel.
(See Figure 6-3.)
Caution Do not turn the power on until the units are connected and the primary unit is configured completely.
Step 7 Power on the primary unit first, then power on the secondary unit. Within a few seconds, the active unit
automatically downloads its configuration to the standby unit.
If the primary unit fails, the secondary unit automatically becomes active.
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Installing LAN-Based Failover
LAN-based failover supports failover between two units connected over a dedicated Ethernet interface.
LAN-based failover eliminates the need for a special failover cable and overcomes the distance
limitations imposed by the failover cable.
Note Both PIX security appliances must be the same model number, have the same amount of RAM, Flash
memory, number and type of interfaces, and be running the same software version.
To set up a LAN-based failover connection, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Disconnect both PIX security appliance, so that there is no traffic flow between them. If the failover
cable is connected to the PIX security appliance, disconnect it.
Step 2 Configure the PIX security appliance for LAN-based failover. Refer to the chapter on configuring
LAN-based failover in the configuration guide online at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/pix/pix63/configuration/guide/config.html
Step 3 Power off both units.
Step 4 Connect the LAN failover interfaces to the dedicated switch/hub, as shown in Figure 6-7.
Note A dedicated LAN interface and a dedicated switch (or VLAN) is required to implement
LAN-based failover. You cannot use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the two PIX security
appliances.
Figure 6-7 LAN- Based Failover Connections
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Step 5 If you are using Stateful Failover, use one of the following types of connections, that is appropriate for
your system, between the dedicated interfaces on the PIX security appliance units:
•100BaseTX full duplex on a dedicated switch or dedicated VLAN of a switch
•1000BaseSX full duplex on a dedicated switch or dedicated VLAN of a switch
Caution Do not turn the power on until the units are connected and the primary unit is configured completely.
Step 6 Power the primary unit on first, then power on the secondary unit. Within a few seconds, the active unit
automatically downloads its configuration to the standby unit.
If the primary unit fails, the secondary unit automatically becomes active.
Removing and Replacing the PIX 525 Chassis Cover
This section describes how to remove and replace the chassis cover from PIX 525. This section includes
the following topics:
•Removing the Chassis Cover, page 6-9
•Replacing the Chassis Cover, page 6-11
Removing the Chassis Cover
Note Removing the PIX security appliance chassis cover does not affect your Cisco warranty. Upgrading the
PIX security appliance does not require any special tools and does not create any radio frequency leak.
To remove the chassis cover, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document.
Step 2 Power off the PIX 525 and disconnect site power.
Note The power switch is part of the power supply.
Step 3 Place the PIX 525 so that the front panel is facing you. If you place the PIX 525 on a table, ensure that
you have clear access to all sides.
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Figure 6-8 Removing the Chassis Cover Screws
Step 5 Lift the chassis cover upward and pull it away from the tabs on the rear of the chassis. (See Figure 6-9.)
Figure 6-9 Removing the Chassis Cover
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Replacing the Chassis Cover
To replace the chassis cover, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Place the chassis bottom so that the front panel is facing you.
Step 2 Hold the chassis cover over the chassis bottom, and align each of the cover tabs with the chassis tabs at
the top rear of the chassis. (See Figure 6-10.)
Step 3 Lower the front of the top cover to close the chassis, and ensure the following:
•The chassis cover tabs fit under the edge of the chassis rear panel so that they are not exposed.
•The chassis tabs fit under the chassis cover so that they are not exposed.
•The chassis cover side tabs on both sides fit inside the chassis side panels so that they are not
exposed.
When the chassis cover is properly assembled, no tabs are visible.
Step 4 Secure the chassis cover with the four screws you previously removed.
Step 5 Reinstall all interface cables.
Figure 6-10 Replacing the Chassis Cover
Step 6 Connect the power to the site power and power on the PIX 525. The internal power supply fan should go
on.
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Replacing a Lithium Battery
The PIX security appliance has a lithium battery on its main circuit board. This battery has an operating
life of about ten years. When the battery loses its charge, the PIX security appliance cannot function.
The lithium battery is not a field-replacable unit (FRU). Contact Cisco TAC to replace the battery.
Note Do not attempt to replace this battery yourself.
Warning Danger of explosion exists if the lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Installing a Memory Upgrade
Observe the following warnings, cautions, and notes when installing additional PIX security appliance
system memory.
The following statement applies to DC models:
Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC
circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit
breaker in the OFF position.
The following statement applies to both AC and DC models:
Warning Before working on a system that has an On/Off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord.
Caution Always remove old memory before installing new memory.
Caution If you remove the PIX security appliance chassis cover, always reinstall the cover. Running the PIX security
appliance without the chassis cover causes overheating and damage to electrical components.
Memory Installation Steps
To install additional system memory, perform the following steps:
Step 1 If the unit is rack-mounted, remove network wires and any cords connecting to the PIX security
appliance. Ensure that the unit is unplugged from its power source.
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Step 3 Remove the component tray and all the screws holding the assembly in place. Refer to the “Removing
and Replacing the PIX 525 Chassis Cover” section on page 6-9 for more information.
Step 4 Determine the location of your system memory sockets (see Figure 6-11).
Step 5 Use the markings on the motherboard to determine the socket numbers. Always install the first memory
strip into the lowest socket number. Progressively add memory strips into higher numbered sockets.
Figure 6-11 System Memory Location on the PIX 525 Component Tray
Step 6 Locate the wrist grounding strap in the accessory kit and connect one end to the unit or to the
PIX security appliance chassis, and securely attach the other to your wrist so it contacts your bare skin.
Step 7 With the wrist strap on your wrist, carefully grasp the memory strip from either end. Note that a DIMM
strip has notches.
Step 8 To install a DIMM strip:
•Remove the old memory strip by opening the two plastic wing connectors, and pulling the old strip
up. Discard the old strip.
•When installing the memory strip in a PIX 525, install the new strip in Bank 0 as shown in
Figure 6-12 and Figure 6-13, by opening the two plastic wing connectors, inserting the strip, and
closing the wing connectors.
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Figure 6-12 Inserting a DIMM Memory Strip in the PIX 525
Figure 6-13 Securing a DIMM Memory Strip in the PIX 525
When you finish inserting new RAM memory, reinstall the tray on the PIX 525. Reattach the screws. If
desired, rack mount the PIX security appliance and attach all cables and cords as discussed in previous
sections. After the PIX security appliance is installed, you can view the amount of RAM memory in the
system startup messages or with the show version command.
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Installing a Circuit Board in the PIX 525
This section includes the following topics:
•Fast Ethernet Circuit Board, page 6-17
•VPN Accelerator Circuit Board, page 6-18
•Gigabit Ethernet Circuit Board, page 6-18
Note The PIX 525 Restricted Interface Options can have a maximum of six interfaces, and for the Unrestricted
Interface Options, a maximum of eight interfaces.
Table 6-3 lists the possible options/examples of configuration choices available for the PIX 525
restricted and unrestricted interface options.
To install a circuit board in the PIX 525, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Locate the grounding strap from the accessory kit. Fasten the grounding strap to your wrist so that it
contacts your bare skin. Attach the other end to bare metal on the PIX 525 chassis.
Step 2 Remove the screws from the rear panel of the component tray and slide the tray out (see Figure 6-14).
Table 6-3 PIX 525 Interface Options
Restricted Interface Options Unrestricted Interface Options
3 FE 3 FE
2 FE + 1 VPN Accelerator 2 FE + 1 VPN Accelerator
3 GE 3 GE
2 GE + 1 VPN Accelerator 2 GE + 1 VPN Accelerator
1 GE + 1 FE 1 GE + 2 FE
1 GE + 1 FE + 1 VPN Accelerator 1 GE + 1 FE + 1 VPN Accelerator
1 4-Port FE 1 4-port FE
1 4-Port FE + 1 VPN Accelerator 1 4-port FE + 2 FE
2 4-port FE 2 4-port FE
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1 4-port FE + 1 VPN Accelerator
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Figure 6-14 The Component Tray at the Back of the PIX 525
Step 3 Remove the screw and cover plate from the circuit board slot.
Step 4 Use Figure 6-15 as a guide to install a circuit board into a PCI slot on the component tray.
Step 5 Attach the screw to hold the circuit board connecting flange to the rear cover plate on the component tray.
Figure 6-15 Inserting an Expansion Board into a PCI Slot on the PIX 525 Component Tray
Step 6 Figure 6-16 shows circuit boards in PCI slots on the component tray.
Figure 6-16 Expansion Boards in PCI Slots on the PIX 525 Component Tray
Step 7 Reinstall the component tray into the PIX 525 chassis.
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Fast Ethernet Circuit Board
The 4-port 64 bit/66 MHz FE card (PIX-4FE-66) is supported in software Versions 6.3, 6.2(2), 6.1(4),
and 5.2(9), and later versions. These are the minimum software versions that support the card.
Note The PIX-4FE card continues to be supported but is no longer manufactured. The PIX-4FE and
PIX-4FE-66 cards are considered equivalent and interchangeable. You can install a PIX-4FE in the
primary unit and a PIX-4FE-66 in the secondary unit, as long as you install them in the same slot number
of each chassis. For example, if you install a PIX-4FE in Slot 1 of the primary unit, you must also install
a PIX-4FE-66 in Slot 1 of the secondary unit.
The new card has the following characteristics:
•Includes an Intel 21154BE bridge and four Intel 82559 Ethernet MAC/PHY devices.
•Supports 10/100 mbps full/half-duplex operation on each port.
•Retains bus performance when installed with other 66-MHz devices.
•Does not support auto MDI/MDIX operation.
Figure 6-17 4-Port Circuit Board Overlap
Note Port numbering is 2, 3, 4, 5 starting at the top, and continuing to the bottom, in consecutive order.
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Note If you are installing a 4-port circuit board, note that the circuit board overlaps the slot connector
on the motherboard. This does not affect the use or operation of the circuit board. See
Figure 6-17.
VPN Accelerator Circuit Board
The VPN Accelerator (PIX-VPN-ACCEL) is an encryption and accelerator circuit board. The VPN
Accelerator uses a PCI interface and therefore can only be installed in PIX security appliance platforms
with PCI slots. The VPN Accelerator begins to function immediately after installation without the need
of special installation configurations.
Note The new VPN Accelerator cannot be used with the former PIX security appliance IPSec accelerator in
the same chassis. The PIX security appliance IPSec accelerator was also known as the Private Link card.
An illustration of the VPN Accelerator is shown in Figure 6-18.
Figure 6-18 PIX Security Appliance VPN Accelerator Circuit Board
Gigabit Ethernet Circuit Board
PIX security appliance supports 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet. The Gigabit Ethernet circuit board has
only one hardware speed and supports the following duplex options:
•1000SXfull—Forces full-duplex operation
•1000BaseSX—Forces half-duplex operation
•1000auto—Auto negotiates full or half duplex
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Note We highly recommend that you use a GE failover link when connecting the PIX 525 with GE interfaces.
The Gigabit Ethernet circuit board and the fiber optic cable connection are shown in Figure 6-19.
Figure 6-19 Gigabit Ethernet Circuit Board
The Gigabit Ethernet circuit board has three LEDs:
•TX—Transmitting data
•RX—Receiving data
•LINK—The Gigabit Ethernet circuit board has established a network connection
Installing a DC Power Supply
Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC
circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit
breaker in the OFF position.
To install the DC power supply, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Place the power supply as shown in Figure 6-20, and then slide it toward the rear panel. You will be able
to feel the chassis hook engage with the slot on the bottom of the power supply.
Step 2 Reinstall the three screws that secure the power supply on the back panel of the chassis.
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Figure 6-20 Inserting the Power Supply in the Chassis
Step 3 Connect the six-pin connector to the motherboard.
Step 4 Route the fan cables on top of fans exactly as shown in Figure 6-21. Note that the two longest cables are
connected to the two installed fans on the right. The connectors to these two fans will fit into the space
between the second and third fans.
Step 5 Reconnect the power connector.
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