Chapter 1
ASA Chassis Overview
Front Panel LEDs
This section describes the front panel LEDs for the Cisco ASA 5500-X series chassis.
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Figure 1-1
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shows the front panel LEDs for the ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, and ASA 5525-X models.
Front Panel LEDs for the Cisco ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, and ASA 5525-X
LED
Power button
Hard disk release button
Alarm
VPN
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Adapative Security Appliance
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Description
A hard switch that turns the system on and off. Once depressed, the
button stays in the "on" position:
On—The power symbol on the button illuminates.
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Off—The power symbol on the button is dark.
For information about the power state, see the
Considerations" section on page
Releases the hard disk from the device.
Indicates system operating status:
Off—Normal operating system function.
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Flashing amber—Critical Alarm indicating one or more of the
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following:
a major failure of a hardware or software component.
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an over-temperature condition.
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power voltage is outside of the tolerance range.
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Indicates VPN tunnel status:
Solid green—VPN tunnel is established.
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Off—No VPN tunnel is established.
Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide
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