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Chapter 3 Installing the Adaptive Security Appliance
Installing the Adaptive Security Appliance
Figure 3-4
Attaching the Rubber Feet
Step 4
Place the chassis right-side up on a flat, smooth, secure surface.
Step 5
Connect the interface cables. See the
“Connecting the Interface Cables” section on page 3-4
for more
information.
Connecting the Interface Cables
This section describes how to connect the cables to the
Console, Management,
4GE SSM
, and
SSM
ports
.
In this document, SSM refers to an intelligent SSM, the AIP SSM or CSC SSM.
Note
You can use any unused Ethernet interface on the device as the failover link. The failover link interface
is not configured as a normal networking interface; it should only be used for the failover link. You can
connect the LAN-based failover link by using a dedicated switch with no hosts or routers on the link or
by using a crossover Ethernet cable to link the units directly. For more information, see the
Cisco Security
Appliance Command Line Configuration Guide
.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment
.
Statement 49
Caution
Read the safety warnings in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASA 5505
Adaptive Security Appliance and follow proper safety procedures when performing these steps.
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