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Overview
This chapter describes the hardware features of the Cisco ASA 5508-X and 5516-X, and contains the following
sections:
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About the ASA 5508-X and 5516-X, page 1
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Package Contents, page 2
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Front Panel, page 3
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Rear Panel, page 3
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LEDs, page 4
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Network Ports, page 6
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Console Ports, page 6
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Internal and External Flash Storage, page 6
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Solid State Drive, page 7
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Power Supply Modules, page 7
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Hardware Specifications, page 7
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Power Cord Specifications, page 8
About the ASA 5508-X and 5516-X
The Cisco ASA 5508-X and the ASA 5516-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 5508-X and ASA 5516-X ship 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
Cisco ASA 5508-X and ASA 5516-X Hardware Installation Guide
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