About This Guide; Document Conventions - Cisco ASA 5512-X Hardware Installation Manual

About This Guide

This guide describes how to install and maintain the Cisco ASA 5500-X series appliances. Information in this
guide applies to the following Cisco ASA 5500-X Series models: ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA
5545-X, and ASA 5555-X. References to "Cisco ASA 5500-X Series" and "ASA" apply to all previously listed
models unless specifically noted otherwise.
This preface includes the following sections:
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Document Conventions, page 3
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Installation Warnings, page 4
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Where to Find Safety and Warning Information, page 6
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Related Documentation, page 6
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 7

Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:
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Cisco ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X Hardware Installation Guide
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