Overview - Cisco ASA 5506-X Installation Manual

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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.
Note
Your ASA 5506-X ships with either ASA or Firepower Threat Defense software 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
validation, and voice and video over VPN support. It also provides enhanced support for intelligent information
networks through improved network integration, resiliency, and scalability.
This ASA is a smaller form-factor chassis, intended primarily for desktop or wall-mounting, although one or
two can be mounted in a single rack shelf. The ASA has a standard 1 RU chassis. See
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About the ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X, on page 1
Package Contents, on page 3
Front Panel, on page 4
Rear Panel, on page 4
LEDs, on page 7
Network Ports, on page 9
Console Ports, on page 10
Internal and External Flash Storage, on page 11
Solid State Drive, on page 11
Power Supply Modules, on page 11
Hardware Specifications, on page 11
Power Cord Specifications, on page 13
Reimage the Cisco ASA or Firepower Threat Defense
Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide
C H A P T E R
to compare the performance metrics and capabilities of the 5500-X ASAs.
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