Overview - Cisco ASA 5508-X Hardware Installation Manual

Overview

This chapter describes the hardware features of the Cisco ASA 5508-X and 5516-X, and contains the following
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About the ASA 5508-X and 5516-X
The Cisco ASA 5508-X and the ASA 5516-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 5508-X and ASA 5516-X ship with either ASA or Firepower Threat Defense software
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preinstalled. To reimage your device, see
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
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About the ASA 5508-X and 5516-X, page 1
Package Contents, page 2
Front Panel, page 3
Rear Panel, page 3
LEDs, page 4
Network Ports, page 6
Console Ports, page 6
Internal and External Flash Storage, page 6
Solid State Drive, page 7
Power Supply Modules, page 7
Hardware Specifications, page 7
Power Cord Specifications, page 8
C H A P T E R
Reimage the Cisco ASA or Firepower Threat Defense
Cisco ASA 5508-X and ASA 5516-X Hardware Installation Guide
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