Chapter 3
Using the ASDM User Interface
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Device Information Pane
The Device Information pane includes two tabs that show device information:
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General Tab
This tab shows basic information about the adaptive security appliance, including the hostname,
software version, and RAM.
Note
If you do not have enough memory to upgrade to the most current release of the adaptive security
appliance, the Memory Insufficient Warning dialog box appears. Follow the directions that appear in this
dialog box to continue using the adaptive security appliance and ASDM in a supported manner. Click
OK to close this dialog box.
License Tab
This tab shows a subset of licensed features. To view detailed license information, or to enter a new
activation key, click More Licenses; the Configuration > Device Management > Licensing > Activation
Key pane appears. See
Interface Status Pane
This pane shows the status of each interface. If you select an interface row, the input and output
throughput in Kbps displays below the table.
VPN Sessions Pane
This pane shows the VPN tunnel status. Click Details to go to the Monitoring > VPN > VPN Statistics
> Sessions pane.
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Description
Device Information Pane, page 3-17
Interface Status Pane, page 3-17
VPN Sessions Pane, page 3-17
Traffic Status Pane, page 3-18
System Resources Status Pane, page 3-18
Traffic Status Pane, page 3-18
Latest ASDM Syslog Messages Pane, page 3-18
General Tab, page 3-17
License Tab, page 3-17
Chapter 4, "Managing Feature Licenses."
Home Pane (Single Mode and Context)
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