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Overview
This chapter describes the hardware features of the Cisco ASA 5506-X series of security appliances, and
contains the following sections:
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About the ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X, page 1
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Package Contents, page 4
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Front Panel, page 5
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Rear Panel, page 6
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LEDs, page 8
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Network Ports, page 11
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Console Ports, page 11
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Internal and External Flash Storage, page 12
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Solid State Drive, page 12
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Power Supply Modules, page 13
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Hardware Specifications, page 13
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Power Cord Specifications, page 14
About the ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X
The Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X adaptive security appliances are part of the ASA
5500-X of next-generation mid-range ASAs and are built on the same security platform as the rest of the ASA
family.
Your ASA 5506-X ships with either ASA or Firepower Threat Defense software preinstalled. To reimage
your device, see
Reimage the Cisco ASA or Firepower Threat Defense Device
.
Note
This next-generation ASA delivers unprecedented levels of defense against threats to the network with deeper
web inspection and flow-specific analysis, improved secure connectivity via end-point security posture
Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide
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