Cisco ASA 5512-X Hardware Installation Manual page 46

Installing and Connecting the ASA 5500-X
Console Management PC
1 (Optional) I/O Card. If you have a fiber-optic I/O card, you
need to use SFP modules (not included).
3 Console port (RJ-45)
a. Management 0/0 interface—For use with ASDM or CLI (with additional configuration). You can connect the
management PC directly with an Ethernet cable, or connect the PC and the ASA to the same management
network. Make sure the PC is configured to obtain an IP address using DHCP.
Note: You can configure any interface to be a management-only interface using the management-only
command. You cannot disable management-only mode on the management interface.
b. (Optional) Console port—For use with the CLI. Connect the management PC or terminal server using the
included serial console cable. The console cable has a DB-9 connector on one end for the serial port on
your computer, and the other end is an RJ-45 connector. If your PC does not have a serial port, you will
need to obtain a DB-9-to-USB serial adapter.
c. Gigabit Ethernet data interfaces—For data networks. For the installed network interfaces, use a standard
RJ-45 Ethernet cable. For the optional I/O fiber-optic card, use SFP modules. See
Modules, page
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 Ethernet cable
to link the units directly.
3. Connect the power cord to the ASA, and connect the other end to your power source.
4. For newer ASAs, the power turns on automatically when you plug in the power cable; do not press the power
button on the front panel.
For older ASAs, press the power button.
5. Check the Power LED on the front of the ASA chassis. When it is solid green, the ASA is powered on.
6. Check the Status LED on the front of the ASA chassis. When it is solid green, the ASA has passed power-on
diagnostics.
7. See the Cisco ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X Quick Start Guide
further instructions on how to set up your device.
Cisco ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X Hardware Installation Guide
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Connecting Cables, Turning on Power, and Verifying Connectivity
Network Management PC
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