Installing The Dimm - Cisco WS-C5509 Hardware Installation Manual

Upgrading Memory in the Adaptive Security Appliance
Pull the latches away from the DIMM at both ends and release the DIMM from the socket. See
Step 8
Figure
When both ends of the DIMM are released from the socket, grasp the ends of the DIMM with your thumb
Step 9
and forefinger and pull the DIMM completely out of the socket.
Place the DIMM in an antistatic container to protect it from ESD damage.
Step 10
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Installing the DIMM

To install the memory module, perform the following steps:
Make sure that both latches on the DIMM connector are open.
Step 1
Remove a new DIMM from the antistatic container.
Step 2
The DIMM is designed in such a way that the connector will fit only one way.
Hold the DIMM component side up, with the connector edge away from you. Line up the notch in the
Step 3
connector traces with the notch in the socket on the board.
Carefully insert the connector edge into the socket and firmly press the DIMM into the socket until both
Step 4
latches rotate to the close position against the DIMM.
Note
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Releasing the DIMM Latches
For memory upgrade in the Cisco ASA 5510 with four memory sockets, use slot 1 - P13 and note
that only one slot must be populated at all times.
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