Replacing An Ssc; Upgrading Memory - Cisco ASA 5505 Hardware Installation Manual

Upgrading Memory

Replacing an SSC

To replace an existing SSC, perform the following steps:
Enter the hw-mod mod 1 shut command in privileged EXEC mode. Verify if the module is down by
Step 1
checking the LEDs.
Locate the grounding strap from the accessory kit and fasten it to your wrist so that it contacts your bare
Step 2
skin. Attach the other end to the chassis.
Remove the two screws (as shown in
Step 3
Remove the SSC. Set it aside.
Step 4
Replace the existing card by inserting the new SSC through the slot opening as shown in
Step 5
Attach the screws to secure the SSC to the chassis.
Step 6
Enter the hw-mod mod 1 reset command in privileged EXEC mode to reset the SSC.
Step 7
Check the LEDs. If the SSC is installed properly, the STATUS LED flashes green.
Step 8
Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the port and the other end of the cable to your network devices.
Step 9
Upgrading Memory
The memory upgrade kit, ASA5505-MEM-512=, allows you to upgrade the Cisco ASA 5505 to 512 MB
of memory. To determine how much memory your adaptive security appliance has, use the show version
command:
hostname# show version
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software Version 8.0(0)
Device Manager Version 6.0(0)
Compiled on Mon 16-April-07 03:29 by root
System image file is "disk0:/cdisk.bin"
Config file at boot was "disk0:/main_backup.cfg"
hostname up 2 days 10 hours
failover cluster up 2 days 11 hours
Hardware:
BIOS Flash M50FW016 @ 0xffe00000, 2048KB
Table 2
Table 2
Model
Cisco ASA 5505
Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance Hardware Installation Guide
4-6
ASA5505, 256 MB RAM, CPU Pentium 4 Celeron 2000 MHz
lists the memory for the Cisco ASA 5505.
Memory Upgrade
Current Memory
256 MB
Chapter 4
Figure 4-4) at the left rear end of the chassis.
Upgrade to
512 MB
Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures
Figure 4-5.
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