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Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware
Installation Guide
First Published: 2015-04-07
Last Modified: 2021-03-11
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
USA
http://www.cisco.com
Tel: 408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
Fax: 408 527-0883
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  • Page 1 Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2015-04-07 Last Modified: 2021-03-11 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
  • Page 2 Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses and phone numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/legal/trademarks.html.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mount and Deployment Preparation for the ASA 5506W-X Safety Recommendations Maintain Safety with Electricity Prevent ESD Damage Site Environment Site Considerations Power Supply Considerations Rack Configuration Considerations Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 4 Connect to the Console Port with Linux C H A P T E R 5 Installation, Maintenance, and Upgrade Connect the DC Adapter for the 5506H-X Install the Adjustable Power Supply Retainer Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 5: Overview

    About the ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X The Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-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.

  • Page 6: About The Asa 5506-X, Asa 5506W-X, And Asa 5506H-X

    Do not stack the ASA chassis on top of another ASA chassis. If you stack the units, they will overheat, which causes the units to power cycle. The ASA 5506-X, 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X have been validated for the following security standards certifications: •...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Cisco ASA 5506-X series and follow proper safety procedures. Package Contents The following figure shows the package contents for the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X. Note that the contents are subject to change and your exact contents might contain additional or fewer items.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Power supply Front Panel The following figure shows the front panel of the ASA 5506-X. The ASA 5506W-X has an identical front panel. Note that there are no connectors or LEDs on the front panel. Figure 3: 5506-X and 5506W-X Front Panel The following figure shows the front panel of the ASA 5506H-X.
  • Page 9 See as mass storage. See Internal and External Flash Console Ports, on page 10 for additional Storage, on page 11 for additional information. information. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 10 LEDs, on page information about the chassis power supply. Note The ASA is powered on when you plug in the AC power supply. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 11: Leds

    LEDs Facing the rear of the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X chassis, the LEDs are located on the top left edge (facing the front of the chassis, they are in the back right corner of the top). Facing the rear of the ASA 5506H-X, the LEDs are located on the bottom left of the chassis.
  • Page 12 • Major failure of a hardware or software additional power information specific to your component. specific ASA. • Over-temperature condition. • Power voltage outside the tolerance range. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 13: Network Ports

    • Unlit—Wireless is not operational. Network Port Status On the rear panel of the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X, a pair of LEDs (link status and connection status) for each of the eight Gigabit Ethernet network ports, and the Gigabit Ethernet management port.

  • Page 14: Console Ports

    MDI/MDIX compliant. Looking at the rear of the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X, where the ports are located, port 1 is on the left, and port 8 is on the right, next to the console and management ports. Each port is accompanied by a pair of LEDs, one each for link status (L) and connection status (S).

  • Page 15: Internal And External Flash Storage

    ASA 5506H-X supports. The SSD has 50 GB of useable space and is not field-replaceable. You must return the entire ASA to Cisco for drive replacement. The SSD is used by the software; there is no user access to the SSD.
  • Page 16 Install the ASA 5506H-X in a DIN Rail, on page Dimensions 7.87 x 9.23 x 1.94 in (19.99 x 23.44 x 4.93 cm) including the feet (ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X). 9.1 x 9.1 x 2.8 in (23.11 x 23.11 x 7.11 cm) including the feet (ASA 5506H-X).

  • Page 17: Power Cord Specifications

    Power Cord Specifications Note This section applies only to the ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X. It does not apply to the ASA 5506H-X. Each power supply has a separate power cord. Standard power cords are available for connection to the security appliance.
  • Page 18 (Korea) CAB-ACTW 250V CNS10917 IEC 60320/C13 AC power cord (Taiwan) The following illustrations show the cord, connector, and plug for each country listed in the table above. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 19 Figure 9: CAB-AC (North America) Plug: NEMA 5-15P Cord set rating: 10A, 125V Connector: IEC 60320/C13 Figure 10: CAB-ACA (Australia) Plug: A.S. 3112 Cord set rating: 10A, 250V Connector: IEC 60320/C13 Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 20 Figure 12: CAB-ACR (Argentina) Plug: IRAM 2073 Cord set rating: 10A, 250V Connector: IEC 60320/C13 Figure 13: CAB-ACS (Switzerland) Plug: SEV 1011 Cord set rating: 10A, 250V Connector: IEC 60320/C13 Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 21 Plug: JIS C8303 Cord set rating: 12A, 125V Connector: IEC 60320/C13 Figure 16: AIR-PWR-CORD-SA (South Africa) Plug: SABS 1661 Cord set rating: 10A, 250V Connector: IEC 60320/C13 Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 22 Figure 18: CAB-IND-10A (India) Plug: IS 6538-1971 Cord set rating: 10A, 250V Connector: IEC 60320/C13 Figure 19: CAB-C13-ACB (Brazil) Plug: NBR 14136 Cord set rating: 10A, 250V Connector: IEC 60320/C13 Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 23 Figure 20: CAB-AC-C13-KOR (Korea) Plug: KSC8305 Cord set rating: 10A, 250V Connector: IEC 60320/C13 Figure 21: CAB-ACTW (Taiwan) Plug: CNS10917 Cord set rating: 10A, 250V Connector: IEC 60320/C13 Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 24 Overview Power Cord Specifications Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 25: Installation Preparation

    During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 26: Position The Asa

    Do not stack the ASA chassis on top of another ASA chassis. If you stack the units, they will overheat, which causes the units to power cycle. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 27: Safety Recommendations

    • Never attempt to lift an object that is too heavy for one person. Maintain Safety with Electricity Warning Before working on a chassis, be sure the power cord is unplugged. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 28: Prevent Esd Damage

    Under no circumstances should you stack more than one chassis on top of one another. This disrupts cooling air flow to the ASAs and causes damage to the hardware. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 29: Site Considerations

    • Front and rear doors—If your rack includes closing front and rear doors, the doors must have 65 percent open perforated area evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 30 • Baffles can help to isolate exhaust air from intake air, which also helps to draw cooling air through the chassis. The best placement of the baffles depends on the airflow patterns in the rack. Experiment with different arrangements to position the baffles effectively. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 31: Mount The Chassis

    Caution Do not stack the chassis on top of another chassis. If you stack the units, they will overheat, which causes the units to power cycle. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 32: Wall-Mount The Chassis

    Choose a location on the wall for the chassis. Step 2 Use the two Cisco-provided screws and anchors from the optional wall-mount kit. If you are mounting the chassis onto something other than drywall, such as wood or sheet metal, anchors may not be required.

  • Page 33: Rack-Mount The Chassis

    Step 4 Tighten the captive tray screws into the shelf to lock it into place. Figure 23: ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X in the Rack-Mount Shelf Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 34: Install The Asa 5506H-X In A Din Rail

    To attach the ASA 5506H-X to a 35-mm wide DIN rail, follow these steps: Step 1 Attach the DIN rail bracket to the back of the chassis using the four screws provided. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 35 Push the DIN rail bracket latch up when the chassis is over the DIN rail to secure it. This snaps the latch into the closed position which locks it onto the DIN rail. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 36 The chassis is now installed in the DIN rail. What to do next Install the cables as described in Getting Started Guide for your default software configuration. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 37: Connect To The Console Port

    USB Console Software category. Step 2 Install the driver. Step 3 Connect a USB 5-pin Mini USB Type B to the USB console port as shown in the following figure. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 38 Figure 27: ASA 5506-X and ASA 5506W-X Console Port Connection Mini USB Type B console port Mini USB Type B to USB Type A console cable USB Type A Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 39 To communicate with the ASA, start a terminal emulator application. This software should be configured with the following parameters: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • no parity • 1 stop bit Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 40: Connect To The Console Port With Mac Os X

    1 root root 188, 0 Jan 14 18:02 ttyACM0 root@usb-suse /dev# Step 4 Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the ASA USB port speed Example: root@usb-suse /dev# screen /dev/ttyACM0 9600 Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 41 Connect to the Console Port Connect to the Console Port with Linux Step 5 To disconnect the Linux USB console from the Terminal window, enter Ctrl-a followed by : then quit. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 42 Connect to the Console Port Connect to the Console Port with Linux Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 43: Installation, Maintenance, And Upgrade

    The black lead is negative or ground and the white lead is positive. The output cable is 1.3 meters and the input cable is 1 meter in length. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

  • Page 44: Install The Adjustable Power Supply Retainer

    You can install an adjustable power supply retainer for the Delta and LiteOn power supplies in the rack-mount tray. The bracket kit contains the bracket, 2 M3 screws, and washers. The following figure shows the adjustable retainer. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 45 Install the bracket over the power supply and screw the two bottom M3 captive screws (item 2 in the figure above) on each side of the bottom of the bracket into the rack-mount tray. The following figure shows the installed power supply retainer. Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...
  • Page 46 Installation, Maintenance, and Upgrade Install the Adjustable Power Supply Retainer Figure 31: Installed Power Supply Retainer Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide Online Only...

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