Power On The Device - Cisco Firepower 2100 Getting Started Manual

Power on the Device

Procedure
Step 1
Connect your management computer directly to Management 1/1 (labeled MGMT), or connect Management
1/1 to your management network.
Make sure your management computer is on the management network, because only clients on that network
can access the ASA or FXOS. Management 1/1 has a default FXOS IP address (192.168.45.45) and ASA
default IP address (192.168.45.1). FXOS also runs a DHCP server to provide IP addresses to clients (including
the management computer), so make sure these settings do not conflict with any existing management network
settings (see
If you need to change the FXOS and ASA Management IP address from the defaults, see
the FXOS and ASA Management IP Addresses or Gateway, on page
You can later configure FXOS and ASA management access from data interfaces. For FXOS access, see
(Optional) Configure Management Access for FXOS on Data Interfaces, on page
the ASA general operations configuration
Step 2
Connect your management computer to the console port.
You need to access the ASA CLI to change from Appliance mode to Platform mode. The Firepower 2100
ships with a DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable, so you will need a third party serial-to-USB cable to make the
connection. Be sure to install any necessary USB serial drivers for your operating system.
Step 3
Connect the outside network to the Ethernet1/1 interface (labeled WAN).
For Smart Software Licensing, the ASA needs internet access so that it can access the License Authority.
Step 4
Connect the inside network to Ethernet1/2.
Step 5 Connect other networks to the remaining interfaces.
Power on the Device
The power switch is located to the left of power supply module 1 on the rear of the chassis. It is a toggle
switch that controls power to the system. If the power switch is in standby position, only the 3.3-V standby
power is enabled from the power supply module and the 12-V main power is OFF. When the switch is in the
ON position, the 12-V main power is turned on and the system boots.
Procedure
Step 1 Attach the power cord to the device and connect it to an electrical outlet.
Step 2 Press the power switch on the back of the device.
Step 3
Check the PWR LED on the front of the device; if it is solid green, the device is powered on.
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Firepower 2100 Platform Mode Default Configuration, on page
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ASA Deployment with ASDM
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(Optional) Change
213. For ASA access, see