Position The Asa - Cisco ASA 5506-X Hardware Installation Manual

Position the ASA

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)
Short-Circuit Protection 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
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
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)
Product Disposal 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
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. (Statement 1074)
TN Power Warning
The device is designed to work with TN power systems. (Statement 19)
Circuit Breaker (15A) 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
This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal
use. (Statement 39)
Safety Cover Requirement
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)
Position the ASA
Whether positioning the ASA on a desktop, on a non-rack closet shelf, or mounting it on a wall, consider the
following:
• Be sure to choose an area where the ASA is out of the way to make sure it is not bumped or accidentally
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dislodged. The appliance has "feet" on the bottom so it does not sit flush where placed, thus allowing
proper air circulation through and around it. Make sure that the appliance is not tightly enclosed or
crowded by other objects that might impede proper circulation.
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