Cisco ASA 5506-X Hardware Installation Manual page 7

About the ASA 5506-X
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LED Description
Status LEDs The locations and meanings of the status LEDs are described in
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Power cord socket The chassis power-supply socket. See
information about the chassis power supply. (The ASA is powered on when
you plug in the DC power supply.)
Network data ports Eight Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (8P8C) network I/O interfaces. The ports are
numbered (from left to right) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Each port includes a pair of
LEDs, one each for connection status and link status. The ports are named and
numbered Gigabit Ethernet 1/1 through Gigabit Ethernet 1/8. See
Ports, on page 5
Management port A Gigabit Ethernet interface restricted to network management access only.
Connect with an RJ-45 cable.
Console ports Two serial ports, a mini USB Type B, and a standard RJ-45 (8P8C), are provided
for management access via an external system. See
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USB port A standard USB Type A port is provided that allows the attachment of an
external device, such as mass storage. See
on page 6
Reset button A small recessed button that if pressed for longer than three seconds resets the
ASA to its default "as-shipped" state following the next reboot. Configuration
variables are reset to factory default. However, the flash is not erased and no
files are removed.
Note
Lock slot The slot accepts a standard Kensington T-bar locking mechanism for securing
the ASA.
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for additional information.
for additional information.
You can use the service sw-reset-button to disable the reset button.
The default is enabled.
Cisco ASA 5506-X Hardware Installation Guide
Rear Panel
Status Lights,
Power Supply, on page 7 for more
Network
Console Ports, on page
Internal and External Flash Storage,
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