Cisco ASA 5512-X, Hardware Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Cisco Systems Inc www cisco com Cisco ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Hardware Installation Guide First Published February 28 2012 Last Updated June 29 2016 ...

Page 2: ...nt or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications to this product not authorized by Cisco could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product Th...

Page 3: ...mands and keywords and user entered text appear in bold type italic type Document titles new or emphasized terms and arguments for which you supply values are in italic type Elements in square brackets are optional x y z Required alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars x y z Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars strin...

Page 4: ... Warning page 5 Installation Instructions Warning page 5 Chassis Warning for Rack Mounting and Servicing page 5 Short Circuit Protection Warning page 5 SELV Circuit Warning page 5 Ground Conductor Warning page 5 Faceplates and Cover Panels Warning page 5 Product Disposal Warning page 5 Compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning page 6 TN Power Warning page 6 Multiple Power Cords p...

Page 5: ...rack If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 Short Circuit Protection Warning Warning This product requires short circuit overcurrent protection to be provided as part of the building installation Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations Statement 1045 SELV Circuit Warning...

Page 6: ... reinforced insulation between the primary AC power and the 48 VDC output Statement 128 Grounded Equipment Warning Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use Statement 39 Safety Cover Requirement Warning The safety cover is an integral part of the product Do not operate the unit without the safety cover installed Operating ...

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Page 8: ...About This Guide Cisco ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Hardware Installation Guide 8 ...

Page 9: ...per safety procedures when performing any tasks in this guide Note Your ASA 5500 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 This chapter includes the following topics Package Contents page 9 Internal and External USB Flash Drives page 10 Solid State Drives page 11 Alarm LED page 12 AS...

Page 10: ... Internal USB Drive page 11 1 3 4 2 330545 7 6 5 1 ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X Chassis 2 Blue Console Cable and Serial PC Terminal Adapter DB 9 to RJ 45 3 Power Cord 4 Power Cord Retainer 5 4 10 32 Phillips Screws for rack mounting 6 4 12 24 Phillips Screws for rack mounting 7 4 M6 Phillips Screws for rack mounting 330544 1 3 2 4 5 1 ASA 5545 X or ASA 5555 X Chassis one power supply shown ...

Page 11: ...equence the first inserted USB flash drive is mounted to disk1 regardless of the slot in which you insert it When you insert a second USB device an error message appears on the console to notify you that an extra unsupported USB flash drive exists Removing either one of the USB devices does not change the priority that you just established To change the priority you must safely remove the USB devi...

Page 12: ...r supply ASA 5500 X I O Cards The ASA 5500 X six port GigabitEthernet interface cards extend the I O capabilities of the ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X models by providing additional GigabitEthernet ports The I O cards provide the following benefits Segmentation of network traffic into separate security zones Fiber optic cable connectivity for communications over long distances Load sharing ...

Page 13: ...l on the button is dark For information about the power state see the Power Supply Considerations page 31 2 Hard disk release button Releases the hard disk from the device 3 Alarm System operating status Off Normal operating system function Solid amber Critical Alarm indicating one or more of the following a major failure of a hardware or software component an over temperature condition power volt...

Page 14: ...pair 8 Boot Power up diagnostics Flashing green Power up diagnostics are running or system is booting Solid green System has passed power up diagnostics Off Power up diagnostics are not operational LED Description 1 Power button A soft switch that turns the system on and off Once pressed the button stays in the on position On The power symbol on the button is lit Off The power symbol on the button...

Page 15: ...N VPN tunnel status Solid green VPN tunnel is established Off No VPN tunnel established 8 HD1 Hard Disk Drive 1 status Flashing green Proportioned to read write activity Solid amber Hard disk drive failure Off No hard disk drive present 9 HD0 Hard Disk Drive 0 status Flashing green Proportioned to read write activity Solid amber Hard disk drive failure Off No hard disk drive present 1 0 PS1 Status...

Page 16: ...ear red on some devices 3 Boot Power up diagnostics Flashing green Power up diagnostics are running or system is booting Solid green System has passed power up diagnostics Off Power up diagnostics are not operational 4 Active Status of the failover pair Solid green Failover pair is operating normally Off Failover pair is not operational 5 VPN VPN tunnel status Solid green VPN tunnel is established...

Page 17: ...J 45 cable 2 Power supply The chassis power supply 3 GigabitEthernet data interfaces 0 0 through 0 5 The 6 on board data interfaces Connect with an RJ 45 cable The top row port numbers are from left to right 5 3 1 The bottom row port numbers are from left to right 4 2 0 4 USB Ports The two USB standard ports See the Internal and External USB Flash Drives page 10 5 Console port The RS 232 serial co...

Page 18: ...ort used to directly connect a computer to the ASA Connect with an RJ 45 cable LED Description 1 I O slot Slot for the optional I O Card If you have a fiber optic I O card use SFP modules to connect not included 2 Thumbscrew The screw that tightens and loosens the chassis cover 3 Management 0 0 interface The GigabitEthernet interface that is restricted to management use only Connect with an RJ 45 ...

Page 19: ... the power state can be updated and stored This means that any changes to the power state within the first 50 seconds of applying AC power will not be observed if AC power is removed within that time The ASA requires 10 seconds from the time it is placed into standby mode before the power state can be updated and stored This means any changes to the power state within the first 10 seconds of enter...

Page 20: ...ower Supply Indicator Indicator Color and State Description Solid green Power output is on and within the normal operating range Blinking green at the rate of one blink per second Input power that is within the normal operating range is being supplied but the Standby switch is in the Standby position that is chassis is not On Solid amber A power supply critical event has occurred and the power sup...

Page 21: ... 6 in 4 24x42 9x39 5 cm 1 67x16 7x15 6 in 4 24x42 9x39 5 cm 1 67x16 7x15 6 in 4 24x42 9x39 5 cm 1 67x16 7x19 1 in 4 24x42 9x48 4 cm 1 67x16 7x19 1 in 4 24x42 9x48 4 cm Weight single power supply 13 39 lb 13 39 lb 14 92 lb 16 82 lb 16 82 lb Weight dual power supply N A N A N A 18 86 lb 18 86 lb Technical Specifications DRAM Memory 4 GB 8 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB Internal Flash 4 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB P...

Page 22: ...r Cords Description Amperage Voltage Plug Connector CAB ACE AC Power cord Europe 10A 250V CEE 7 VII IEC 60320 C13 CAB AC AC Power cord North America 10A 125V NEMA 5 15P IEC 60320 C13 CAB ACA AC power cord Australia 10A 250V A S 3112 IEC 60320 C13 CAB ACI AC power cord Italy 10A 250V CEI23 16 VII IEC 60320 C13 CAB ACR AC power cord Argentina 10A 250V IRAM 2073 IEC 60320 C13 CAB ACS AC power cord Sw...

Page 23: ...wing illustrations show the cord connector and plug for each country listed in Table 3 Figure 3 8 CAB ACE Europe Figure 3 9 CAB AC North America Figure 3 10 CAB ACA Australia 410602 2 1 3 1 Plug CEE 7 VII 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 410599 2 1 3 1 Plug NEMA 5 15P 2 Cord set rating 10A 125V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 410600 2 1 3 ...

Page 24: ...are Installation Guide 24 Figure 3 11 CAB ACI Italy Figure 3 12 CAB ACR Argentina 1 Plug A S 3112 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 411194 2 1 3 1 Plug CE123 16 VII 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 410603 2 1 3 1 Plug IRAM 2073 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 ...

Page 25: ... X Hardware Installation Guide 25 Figure 3 13 CAB ACS Switzerland Figure 3 14 CAB ACU United Kingdom Figure 3 15 CAB JPN 3PIN Japan 0604 2 1 3 1 Plug SEV 1011 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 410606 2 1 3 1 Plug BS1363a SS145 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 411193 2 1 3 ...

Page 26: ...tallation Guide 26 Figure 3 16 AIR PWR CORD SA South Africa Figure 3 17 CAB ACC China 1 Plug JIS C8303 2 Cord set rating 12A 125V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 410597 2 1 3 1 Plug SABS 1661 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 410601 2 1 3 1 Plug GB2009 1 2008 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 ...

Page 27: ... ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Hardware Installation Guide 27 Figure 3 18 CAB IND 10A India Figure 3 19 CAB C13 ACB Brazil 410712 2 1 3 1 Plug IS 6538 1971 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 410607 2 1 3 1 Plug NBR 14136 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 ...

Page 28: ...5 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Hardware Installation Guide 28 Figure 3 20 CAB AC C13 KOR Korea Figure 3 21 CAB ACTW Taiwan 410598 2 1 3 1 Plug KSC8305 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 410605 2 1 3 1 Plug CNS10917 2 Cord set rating 10A 250V 3 Connector IEC 60320 C13 ...

Page 29: ...ate any radio frequency leaks Observe the following safety guidelines Keep the chassis area clear and dust free before during and after installation Keep tools away from walk areas in which you and others might fall over them Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as earrings bracelets or chains that could get caught in the chassis Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions th...

Page 30: ... are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures Always follow ESD prevention procedures when removing and replacing components Ensure that the chassis is electrically connected to an earth ground Wear an ESD preventive wrist strap ensuring that it makes good skin contact Connect the grounding clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to safely ground ESD voltage...

Page 31: ...ittent equipment failure Ensure that the chassis cover is secure The chassis is designed to allow cooling air to flow effectively within it An open chassis allows air leaks which may interrupt and redirect the flow of cooling air from the internal components Power Supply Considerations Observe the following considerations Check the power at the site before installing the chassis to ensure that it ...

Page 32: ...gdom CAB ACU 72 0557 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A Argentina CAB ACR 37 0995 01 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A Switzerland CAB ACS 72 1483 01 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A Japan CAB JPN 72 1925 01 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A India CAB IND 10A 37 0863 01 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A South Africa AIR PWR CORD SA 37 0346 01 8 2 ft 2 5 m 250 VAC 10 A Table 1 AC Input Power Cord Options continued Locale Part Number Leng...

Page 33: ...frame does not block the intake or exhaust ports If the chassis is installed on slides check the position of the chassis when it is seated all the way into the rack In an enclosed rack with a ventilation fan in the top excessive heat generated by equipment near the bottom of the rack can be drawn upward and into the intake ports of the equipment above it in the rack Ensure that you provide adequat...

Page 34: ...Preparing for Installation General Site Requirements Cisco ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Hardware Installation Guide 34 ...

Page 35: ...a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 The following information can help plan equipment rack installation Allow clearance around the rack for maintenance If the rack contains stabil...

Page 36: ...Figure 1 Figure 1 Removing the Brackets from the Front of the Chassis b Install the brackets on the back of the chassis by attaching the brackets to the holes in the chassis as shown in Figure 2 After the brackets are secured to the chassis you can mount it in a rack Figure 2 Installing the Brackets on the Back of the Chassis 2 We recommend that you install the chassis with the front bezel facing ...

Page 37: ...or ASA 5525 X to Use a Slide Rail Rack Mount System page 37 Rack Mount the Chassis with the Slide Rail Mounting System page 39 Prepare an ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X to Use a Slide Rail Rack Mount System These instructions show how to prepare an ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X chassis for mounting with the slide rail rack mount system These chassis models ship with preinstalled fixed r...

Page 38: ...f the chassis by aligning and inserting the tab at the end of the bracket into the hole on the chassis and then hinging it into position so that the bracket is flush with the front face plate bezel of the chassis Secure each bracket to the chassis with three screws See Figure 6 Figure 6 Install Die Cast Brackets with Three Screws 4 Install two shoulder screws into the threaded hole locations on ei...

Page 39: ...t the chassis using the slide rail mounting system Although slide rail mounting is preferred in the case of two rail racks where the slide rails will not fit you can use the rack mounting brackets You must order them separately ASA BRACKETS Note that there will be a slight bend in the brackets when you attach them For the procedure for attaching the brackets to the front or back of the chassis see...

Page 40: ...the outer slide rail b Press the silver latch to retract the middle rail on the outer rail c Repeat these steps for the other slide rail 2 Attach the inner rails to the chassis a Align one of the inner slide rail key holes over the chassis shoulder screw on one side Slide the inner slide rail forward so that the shoulder screw is securely in place Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the inner sli...

Page 41: ...eaded hole racks 4 Attach the outer slide rail to the rack a Align the front of the mounting pin on the outer slide rails with the rack upright push it forward and click it into place Align the rear of the outer slide rail with the rack upright pull the release tab push the slide rail toward the rack release the latch and click it into place Note For racks shorter than 24 inches in depth remove th...

Page 42: ... rail to the rack by repeating the previous step Note The previous illustration shows a square hole rack If you are installing in a round hole rack see the following illustration The following illustration shows the casing pulled back on the inner peg The rail can be installed in three different rack types The following illustration shows a rail installed in a threaded rail rack 1 2 371248 ...

Page 43: ...ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Hardware Installation Guide 43 c Push both inner parts of the outer slide rails forward 5 Install the chassis a Align the inner slide rails on the unit to the middle outer slide rails Push the inner slide rails into the middle outer slide rails until they lock into place 371362 ...

Page 44: ...isco ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Hardware Installation Guide 44 b Press the side release tabs to unlock the inner slide rail and push the chassis into the rack 6 Secure the chassis to the rack with the front captive screws 371251 371252 ...

Page 45: ...ersion do one of the following At the CLI prompt enter the show inventory command and look for V01 or V02 in the output On the back of the chassis look at the VID PID label for V01 or V02 For the V01 chassis see the following limitations The ASA requires 50 seconds from the time that AC power is applied before the power state can be updated and stored This means that any changes to the power state...

Page 46: ...O fiber optic card use SFP modules See Install and Remove SFP Modules page 57 Note You can use any unused Gigabit Ethernet interface on the ASA as a failover link The failover link interface is not configured as a normal networking interface it should only be used for the failover link You can connect the failover link by using a dedicated switch with no hosts or routers on the link or by using an...

Page 47: ...ng Connectivity Cisco ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Hardware Installation Guide 47 Note Your ASA 5500 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 ...

Page 48: ...Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500 X Connecting Cables Turning on Power and Verifying Connectivity Cisco ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Hardware Installation Guide 48 ...

Page 49: ...page 59 Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module page 67 Remove and Replace the Chassis Cover This section describes how to remove and replace the chassis cover Remove the Chassis Cover page 49 4 Place the cover in a safe place Replace the Chassis Cover page 50 Remove the Chassis Cover To remove the chassis cover perform the following steps Procedure 1 Power off the chassis War...

Page 50: ... operate the ASA without the chassis cover installed The chassis cover protects the internal components prevents electrical shorts and provides proper air flow for cooling the electronic components To replace the chassis cover perform the following steps Procedure 1 Place the chassis on a secure surface with the front panel facing you 2 Lower the front of the chassis cover onto the chassis slide i...

Page 51: ... your wrist so that it contacts bare skin Attach the other end to the chassis See the Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage section on page 30 for more information 3 With a Phillips head screwdriver loosen the captive installation screw on the rear of the chassis 4 Remove the chassis cover by placing your hand on top of the chassis lid pressing down firmly and pushing the cover toward the rear...

Page 52: ...5 Figure 5 Removing the Regex Cable Connector 8 Lift the I O card out of the chassis with both hands by placing an index finger into each of the card cover vents and placing your thumbs on the edge of the card cover See Figure 6 on page 53 Use firm upward pressure and a gentle rocking motion as the card is firmly seated Caution Keep hands clear of all electronics underneath the card cover 331359 A...

Page 53: ...rly if the following criteria are met a The PCIe bus is properly inserted on the motherboard b The small black plastic guide slides all the way into the chassis c The two hooks on the assembly plug into the two slots on the edge of the chassis Figure 7 Installing the I O Card 10 Connect the blue connector end of the Regex ribbon cable to the motherboard and close the green tab 11 Install the chass...

Page 54: ...the other end to the chassis See the Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage section on page 30 for more information 3 With your fingers loosen the captive installation screw on the rear of the chassis 4 Remove the chassis cover by placing your hand on top of the chassis lid pressing down firmly and pushing the cover toward the rear of the chassis 5 Determine the location of the I O card See Fig...

Page 55: ...fully but firmly See Figure 10 Figure 10 Removing the Regex Cable Connector 8 Lift the I O card out of the chassis with both hands by placing an index finger into each of the card cover vents and placing a thumb on the edge of the card cover See Figure 11 Use firm upward pressure and a gentle rocking motion as the card is firmly seated 331353 A A B B A A B B B B A A B B A A B B B B C C B B C C B B...

Page 56: ...9 Insert the new I O card into the chassis See Figure 12 The I O card holder fits properly if the following criteria are met a The PCIe bus is properly inserted on the motherboard b The small black plastic guide slides all the way into the chassis c The two hooks on the assembly plug into the two slots on the edge of the chassis Figure 12 Inserting a New I O Card 1 Index finger placement 2 Thumb p...

Page 57: ...ove SFP Modules The ASA uses a small form factor pluggable SFP module to establish Gigabit Ethernet connections this module is a hot swappable input output device that plugs into available SFP ports SFP Module Support page 57 Install an SFP Module page 58 Remove the SFP Module page 58 SFP Module Support Use only Cisco certified SFP modules on the ASA Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM t...

Page 58: ...To install an SFP module perform the following steps Procedure 1 Align the SFP module with the port and slide the SFP module into the port slot until it locks into position as shown in Figure 14 Figure 14 Installing an SFP Module 2 Remove the optical port plug and then connect the network cable to the SFP module Caution Do not remove the optical port plugs from the SFP until you are ready to conne...

Page 59: ...tall the DC Power Supply page 65 Remove and Install the AC Power Supply Note This procedure applies only to the chassis with a removable AC power suppl ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X If only one power supply is installed make sure that it is installed in slot 0 left slot and that slot 1 right slot is covered with a slot cover Caution If you remove a power supply replace it immediately to prevent disrup...

Page 60: ...tinue with 3 Figure 16 Removing the Slot Cover 2 If you are replacing a power supply follow these steps a Power off the chassis b From the back panel of the chassis unplug the power supply cable c Push the lever on the power supply to the left and remove the power supply by grasping the handle and then pulling the power supply away from the chassis while supporting it from beneath with the other h...

Page 61: ...en On the back panel of the chassis make sure the power supply indicator on the bottom of each installed power supply is green See Figure 19 Figure 19 Back Power Supply Indicators Install the DC Input Power Warning The covers are an integral part of the safety design of the product Do not operate the unit without the covers installed Statement 1077 Warning When you install the unit the ground conn...

Page 62: ... and ASA 5525 X Back Panel Figure 21 shows the back panel of the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X with two DC power supplies Figure 21 ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Back Panel Before You Begin The color coding of the DC input power supply leads depends on the color coding of the DC power source at your site Typically green or green yellow is used for ground GND black is used for 48 V on the negative terminal...

Page 63: ...ch 0 5 mm Do not strip more than the recommended length of wire because doing so could leave the wire exposed from the DC power supply connection See Figure 22 Figure 22 Stripping the DC Input Power Source Wire Warning An exposed wire lead from a DC input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity Be sure that no exposed portion of the DC input power source wire extends from the termin...

Page 64: ...d Wires 7 Insert the exposed end of one of the ground wires into the inlet on the DC power supply After you push in the wires they are held in place with a spring which makes the physical contact Make sure that you cannot see any wire lead Only wires with insulation should extend from the DC power supply 8 Repeat Step 7 for the remaining two DC input power source wires the positive lead wire and t...

Page 65: ...er Supply To remove and install a DC power supply perform the following steps This procedure applies only to the chassis with a removable DC power supply ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Procedure 1 Make sure that the chassis ground is connected on the chassis before you begin installing the DC power supply as described in Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage page 30 2 Turn off the circuit breaker t...

Page 66: ... Figure 27 Removing the Wires from the DC Power Supply b Push the locking lever on the power supply to the left and remove the power supply by grasping the handle and then pulling the power supply out of the chassis while supporting it from beneath with the other hand See Figure 28 Figure 28 Removing the DC Power Supply 7 Install the new power supply by lining it up with the power supply bay and p...

Page 67: ...the drives The module shuts down when this happens so module features are not available as part of the recovery process You must reload the ASA and then re image the module If a single drive fails in the dual drive model you can hot swap the failed drive In this case the module does not shut down and you do not need to reload the ASA If you want to replace a drive that is still functioning back up...

Page 68: ... Figure 31 Removing the SSD from the ASA 5512 5515 5525 X Figure 32 Removing an SSD from the ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X 2 To install an SSD on the front panel of the chassis line up the SSD carrier with the SSD bay and push it in until it is seated Push the locking lever into place Figure 33 shows the ASA 5512 5515 5525 X models while Figure 34 shows the ASA 5545 5555 X models Figure 33 Installing ...

Page 69: ...o indicate that the SSDs are now active 4 If you replaced the drive in the ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X or ASA 5525 X you need to re install the module using appropriate boot image For more information refer to the list of ASA related Quick Start guides on cisco com http www cisco com c en us support security asa 5500 series next generation firewalls products instal lation guides list html If you replace...

Page 70: ...tenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500 X Install and Remove a Solid State Drive for a Services Module Cisco ASA 5512 X ASA 5515 X ASA 5525 X ASA 5545 X and ASA 5555 X Hardware Installation Guide 70 ...

Page 71: ... supports 10 100 1000BaseT ports You must use at least a Category 5 cable for 100 1000baseT operations but a Category 3 cable can be used for 10BaseT operations The 10 100 1000BaseT ports use standard RJ 45 connectors and support MDI and MDI X connectors Ethernet ports normally use MDI connectors and Ethernet ports on a hub normally use an MDI X connector Use an Ethernet straight through cable to ...

Page 72: ... cable type hold the two ends of the cable next to each other so that you can see the colored wires inside the ends as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 RJ 45 Cable Identification Examine the sequence of colored wires to determine the type of RJ 45 cable as follows Straight through The colored wires are in the same sequence at both ends of the cable Crossover The first far left colored wire at one end of...

Page 73: ...t through UTP cable to connect the management port to an external hub switch or router Table 3 lists the cable pinouts for 10 100 1000BASE T Management Port Cable Pinouts MDI See Figure 2 for an illustration of the pinouts Table 1 RJ 45 Rolled Console Cable Pinouts Signal Pin Pin Pin 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 1 Table 2 Cable Pinouts for RJ 45 to DB 9 or DB 25 Signal RJ 45 Pin DB 9 Pin RTS 1 7 ...

Page 74: ...ecifications for the SFP modules and connectors used in the ASA TP1 5 TP3 7 TP3 8 Table 3 10 100 1000BASE T Management Port Cable Pinouts MDI Signal Pin Table 4 Types of SFP Modules and Connectors Port Compliance Connector Fiber Type Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE SX SW MMF 1000BASE LX LW SMF Table 5 SFP Port Cabling Specifications Cisco Product Number Wavelength nanometer Core Size micron Baud Rate Ca...