About This Guide
Published : September 24, 2010
Revised: October 5, 2020, OL-22567-02
The information in this guide applies to the Cisco ASA 5585-X adaptive security appliance. In this guide, references to “adaptive security appliance” and “Cisco ASA 5585-X” apply to the Cisco ASA 5585-X adaptive security appliance. This guide describes how to install the Cisco ASA 5585-X and how to perform maintenance procedures. Use this guide in conjunction with the documents listed in Related Documentation.
Audience
This guide is for experienced network security administrators who install and maintain Cisco adaptive security appliances.
Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Tip
Means the following information can help you solve a problem.
Means
reader be careful. In this situation, you could perform an action that might result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Timesaver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.
Warning Means reader be warned. In this situation, you could perform an action that might result in bodily injury.
Related Documentation
For a complete list of the Cisco ASA 5500-X documentation, refer to the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/roadmap/asaroadmap.html
For a complete list of Cisco ASA 5500-X series install and upgrade guides, including a list of quick-start guides for the various Security Services Processors, refer to the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/asa-5500-series-next-generation-firewalls/products-installation-guides-list.html
For a complete list of the ASA CX and Cisco Prime Security Manager documentation, refer to the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asacx/roadmap/asacxprsmroadmap.html
Installation Warnings
This section presents these important safety warnings:
- AC Power Warning
- Jewelry Removal Warning
- Wrist Strap Warning
- Work During Lightning Warning
- Installation Instructions Warning
- Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing
- Short-Circuit Protection Warning
- SELV Circuit Warning
- Ground Conductor Warning
- Faceplates and Cover Panels Warning
- Product Disposal Warning
- Compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning
- TN Power Warning
- Multiple Power Cords
- Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning
- Grounded Equipment Warning
- Safety Cover Requirement
AC Power Warning
Warning Before working on a chassis or near power supplies, unplug the power cord on all AC units. Statement 246
Jewelry Removal Warning
Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to a power source, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat when connected to power and ground, and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43
Wrist Strap Warning
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could receive a shock. Statement 94
Work During Lightning Warning
Warning Do not work on the system, or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning. Statement 1001
Installation Instructions Warning
Warning Read all installation instructions before connecting the system to a power source. Statement 1004
Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing
Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack. When mounting this unit in 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
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
Warning To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021
Ground Conductor Warning
Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor, or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or an electrician if you are not certain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Faceplates and Cover Panels Warning
Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they restrict electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statements 1029 and 142
Product Disposal Warning
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040
Compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
TN Power Warning
Warning The device is designed to work with TN power systems. Statement 19
Multiple Power Cords
Warning This unit has more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock when servicing a unit, disconnect the power cord of the power strip into which the unit is plugged. Statement 137
Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning
Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors). Statement 13
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 the unit without the cover in place will invalidate the safety approvals and pose a risk of fire and electrical hazards. Statement 117
Where to Find Safety and Warning Information
For safety and warning information, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/hw/regulatory/compliance/asa5585_rcsi.html
This RCSI document describes the international agency compliance and safety information for the Cisco ASA 5500-X series. It also includes translations of the safety warnings used in this guide.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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