Upgrading The Asa 5580-20 To An Asa 5580-40; Prerequisites; Accessing The Processor Memory Module - Cisco 5580-40 - ASA Firewall Edition Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures

Upgrading the ASA 5580-20 to an ASA 5580-40

The ASA supports operation in a two or four-processor configuration. The ASA 5580-20 includes two
processors. To upgrade from the ASA 5580-20 to the ASA 5580-40, add the additional processors to the
unit.
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Prerequisites

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Accessing the Processor Memory Module

The processors and the power modules are stored in a module at the front of the ASA. Access to this
module is provided through the front panel, eliminating the need to remove the ASA from the rack to
install or replace the processors.
To remove the processor module, perform the following steps:
Power off the ASA.
Step 1
Release the latches on the lever, see
Step 2
Lower the handle, and pull the module out of the ASA until the release latches catch, see
Step 3
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Prerequisites, page 4-13
Accessing the Processor Memory Module, page 4-13
Installing a Processor, page 4-15
Always upgrade the license first before adding new processors. After upgrading the license, you
must reboot the chassis. If you fail to reboot or reboot without adding new processors after
upgrading your license, the chassis will continue to operate as the ASA 5580-20.
Note When you purchase the appropriate user upgrade license, you will receive a Product
Activation Key (PAK) when the order is fulfilled. Per the enclosed instructions, you should
visit http://www.cisco.com/go/license, where you will be prompted to enter your contact
information and PAK number along with the serial number of your module. The software on
the Content Security Edition module will be enabled for the new user count and/or Plus
functionality automatically and transparently the next time it checks for updates.
The ASA power modules provide proper power to each processor. Each power module must be
installed in the slot adjacent to its processor.
Cisco ASA 5580 Series Adaptive Security Appliance Hardware Installation Guide
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Upgrading the ASA 5580-20 to an ASA 5580-40
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