Power On The Device; Log Into Asdm - Cisco Firepower 2100 Series Getting Started Manual

Power on the Device

For Smart Software Licensing, the ASA needs internet access so that it can access the License Authority.
Step 3
Connect other networks to the remaining interfaces.
Power on the Device
System power is controlled by a rocker power switch located on the rear of the device. The power switch is
implemented as a soft notification switch that supports graceful shutdown of the system to reduce the risk of
system software and data corruption.
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.
Step 4 Check the SYS LED on the front of the device; after it is solid green, the system has passed power-on
diagnostics.
Note

Log Into ASDM

Launch ASDM so you can configure the ASA.
The ASA includes 3DES capability by default for management access only, so you can connect to the License
Authority and also use ASDM immediately. You can also use SSH and SCP if you later configure SSH access
on the ASA. Other features that require strong encryption (such as VPN) must have the Strong Encryption
license enabled, which requires you to first register to the License Authority.
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When the switch is toggled from ON to OFF, it may take several seconds for the system to eventually
power off. During this time, the PWR LED on the front of the device blinks green. Do not remove
the power until the PWR LED is completely off.
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