Chapter 5
Installing Optional SSMs
Installing the Cisco 4GE SSM
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Figure 5-2
Removing the Screws from the Slot Cover
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Cisco 4GE SSM LEDs (continued)
LED
Color
3, 8
SPEED
Off
Green
Amber
4
POWER
Green
5
STATUS
Green
Green
Amber
To install a new Cisco 4GE SSM for the first time, perform the following steps:
Power off the adaptive security appliance.
Locate the grounding strap from the accessory kit and fasten it to your wrist so
that it contacts your bare skin. Attach the other end to the chassis.
Remove the two screws (as shown in
and remove the slot cover.
State
Description
10 MB
There is no network activity.
100 MB
There is network activity at 100
Mbps.
1000 MB
There is network activity at 1000
(GigE)
Mbps.
On
The system has power.
Flashing
The system is booting.
Solid
The system booted correctly.
Solid
The system diagnostics failed.
Figure
5-2) at the left rear end of the chassis,
FL A S H
LI NK
SP D
LI NK
3
SP D
LI NK
2
SP D
LI NK
1
SP D
0
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