Enable Platform Mode - Cisco Firepower 2100 Getting Started Manual

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Step 4 Check the SYS LED on the front of the device; after it is solid green, the system has passed power-on
diagnostics.
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Enable Platform Mode

The Firepower 2100 runs in Appliance mode by default. This procedure tells you how to change the mode to
Platform mode, and optionally how to change it back to Appliance mode.
When you change the mode, the configuration is cleared and you need to reload the system. The default
configuration is applied upon reload.
Procedure
Step 1
Connect your management computer to the console port. The Firepower 2100 ships with a DB-9 to RJ-45
serial cable, so you will need a third party serial-to-USB cable to make the connection. Be sure to install any
necessary USB serial drivers for your operating system. Use the following serial settings:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 1 stop bit
You connect to the ASA CLI. There are no user credentials required for console access by default.
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Step 2
Access privileged EXEC mode.
Before you move the power switch to the OFF position, use the shutdown commands so that the
system can perform a graceful shutdown. This may take several minutes to complete. After the
graceful shutdown is complete, the console displays
panel blue locator beacon LED lights up indicating the system is ready to be powered off. You can
now move the switch to the OFF position. The front panel PWR LED flashes momentarily and turns
off. Do not remove the power until the PWR LED is completely off.
See the FXOS Configuration Guide
After you change to Platform mode, the console connection will access the FXOS CLI, not the ASA
CLI. But you can access the ASA CLI from the console in Platform mode; see
Console Port to Access FXOS and ASA CLI, on page
It is safe to power off now
for more information on using the shutdown commands.
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