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.

This preface contains the following sections:

Audience

This guide is for experienced network security administrators who install and maintain Cisco adaptive security appliances.

Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

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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

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Warningblank.gif Before working on a chassis or near power supplies, unplug the power cord on all AC units. Statement 246


Jewelry Removal Warning

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Warningblank.gif 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

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Warningblank.gif 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

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Warningblank.gif Do not work on the system, or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning. Statement 1001


Installation Instructions Warning

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Warningblank.gif Read all installation instructions before connecting the system to a power source. Statement 1004


Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing

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Warningblank.gif 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

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Warningblank.gif 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

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Warningblank.gif 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

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Warningblank.gif 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

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Warningblank.gif 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

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Warningblank.gif 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

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Warningblank.gif Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074


TN Power Warning

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Warningblank.gif The device is designed to work with TN power systems. Statement 19


Multiple Power Cords

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Warningblank.gif 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

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Warningblank.gif 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

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Warningblank.gif This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use. Statement 39


Safety Cover Requirement

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Warningblank.gif 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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