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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix A Installing and Replacing the SSM
Installing and Replacing the SSM
Figure A-7
Removing the Screws from the Slot Cover
Step 4
Insert the SSM into the slot opening as shown in
Figure A-8
Inserting the SSM into the Slot
Step 5
Attach the screws to secure the SSM to the chassis.
Step 6
Power on the adaptive security appliance.
Step 7
Check the LEDs. If the SSM is installed properly the POWER LED is solid green and the STATUS LED
flashes green.
Step 8
Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the port and the other end of the cable to your network devices. For
more information, see
.
Replacing an SSM
Note
The following is only supported on the ASA 5510, ASA 5520, and ASA 5540.
To replace an existing SSM, perform the following steps:
Step 1
Enter the
hw-mod mod 1 shut
command in privileged EXEC mode. Verify if the module is down by
checking the LEDs.
Step 2
Locate the grounding strap from the accessory kit and fasten it to your wrist so that it contacts your bare
skin. Attach the other end to the chassis.
Step 3
Remove the two screws (as shown in
) at the left rear end of the chassis, and remove the slot
cover.
Step 4
Remove the SSM. Set it aside.
Step 5
Replace the existing card by inserting the new SSM through the slot opening.
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