Cisco ASA 5506-X Manual

Cisco ASA 5506-X Hardware Installation Guide
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 About the ASA 5506-X 1
Package Contents 2
Front Panel 2
Rear Panel 2
Status Lights 4
Network Ports 5
Console Ports 5
Internal and External Flash Storage 6
Solid State Drive 7
Power Supply 7
Hardware Specifications 7
CHAPTER 2 Prepare for Installation 9
Installation Warnings 9
Position the ASA 10
Safety Recommendations 11
Maintain Safety with Electricity 11
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Damage 12
Site Environment 12
Site Considerations 12
Power Supply Considerations 13
Equipment Rack Configuration 13
CHAPTER 3 Mount and Connect the ASA 15
Mount the ASA 15
Desktop Mount the ASA 15
Wall Mount the ASA 15
Rack Mount the ASA 17
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Connect Cables, Turn on Power, and Verify Connectivity 18
Connect to a Console Terminal or PC 19
Connect to the Console Port with Microsoft Windows 19
Connect to the Console Port with Mac OS X 21
Connect to the Console Port with Linux 21
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CHAPTER 1
About the ASA 5506-X
The Cisco ASA 5506-X adaptive security appliance is part of the ASA 5500-X of next-generation mid-range
ASAs and is built on the same security platform as the rest of the ASA family.
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 http://www.cisco.com/
c/en/us/products/security/asa-5500-series-next-generation-firewalls/index.html to compare the performance
metrics and capabilities of the 5500-X ASAs.
Before beginning any of the procedures described in this book, be sure to read the Regulatory Compliance
and Safety Information for the Cisco ASA 5506-X appliances (found at http://www.cisco.com/go/
asa5506x-compliance) and follow proper safety procedures.
Note
•Package Contents, page 2
•Front Panel, page 2
•Rear Panel, page 2
•Status Lights, page 4
•Network Ports, page 5
•Console Ports, page 5
•Internal and External Flash Storage, page 6
•Solid State Drive, page 7
•Power Supply, page 7
•Hardware Specifications, page 7
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Package Contents
This section lists the package contents for the ASA. Note that the contents are subject to change and your
exact contents might contain additional or fewer items.
Blue Console Cable PC Terminal Adapter2Chassis1
Brick power supply4Power cord3
Front Panel
The following figure shows the front panel. Note that there are no connectors or LEDs on the front panel.
Rear Panel
The following figure shows the rear panel.
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DescriptionLED
The locations and meanings of the status LEDs are described in Status Lights,
on page 4.
Status LEDs1
The chassis power-supply socket. See Power Supply, on page 7 for more
information about the chassis power supply. (The ASA is powered on when
you plug in the DC power supply.)
Power cord socket2
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 5 for additional information.
Network data ports3
A Gigabit Ethernet interface restricted to network management access only.
Connect with an RJ-45 cable.
Management port4
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
5for additional information.
Console ports5
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 6 for additional information.
USB port6
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 to disable the reset button.
The default is enabled.
Note
Reset button7
The slot accepts a standard Kensington T-bar locking mechanism for securing
the ASA.
Lock slot8
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Status Lights
Facing the rear of the chassis, the status lights are located on the top left edge (facing the front of the chassis,
they are in the back right corner of the top). The network port lights are at the top sides of each network port.
The following figure shows the lights on the top left edge.
DescriptionLED
Power supply status:
•Unlit –Power supply off.
•Solid green –Power supply on.
See Power Supply, on page 7 for additional power information specific to
your specific ASA.
Power1
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.
Status2
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DescriptionLED
Status of the failover pair:
•Solid 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.
Active3
Not in use on the ASA 5506-X.Wireless3
On the rear panel, a pair of LEDs (Link status and connection Status) for each
of the eight Gigabit Ethernet network ports, and the Gigabit Ethernet
Management port.
Link status (L):
•Unlit –No link, or port is not in use.
•Solid green –Link established.
•Flashing green –Link activity.
Connection-speed status (S):
•One blink every three seconds –10 Mbps.
•Two rapid blinks –100 Mbps.
•Three rapid blinks –1000 Mbps.
Network port status4
Network Ports
There are eight 10/100/1000 baseT Ethernet network ports on the ASA 5506-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.
Looking at the rear of the ASA, 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.
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
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(CLI) to configure your ASA through either serial console port by using a terminal server or a terminal
emulation program on a computer.
See Connect to a Console Terminal or PC, on page 19 for the procedure to install a console terminal.
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 19 for information on installing the driver.
Note
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.
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