Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls

Table Of Contents

Install the ASA:

Connect to the ASA:

(Optional) Connect to the ASA CX or ASA IPS Module:

Check the Release Notes for Important Notes:

Configure the ASA:

See Also:

Software Downloads:

All ASA Documentation:

Troubleshooting TechNotes:

Cisco Support Community Forums:

Compliance Information:

Warranty, License, and Privacy Information:

Welcome to the ASA 5500-X Series

See the following URLs for detailed information about installing, connecting, configuring, and troubleshooting your ASA 5500-X.

1 Install the ASA:

See the hardware installation guide:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa5500x-install

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Note Install the chassis with the front bezel facing the cold aisle.

The power turns on immediately when you plug in the ASA.

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2 Connect to the ASA:

See the quick start guide:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa5500x-quick

3 (Optional) Connect to the ASA CX or ASA IPS Module:

See the module quick start guide:

•ASA CX: http://www.cisco.com/go/asacx-quick

•ASA IPS: http://www.cisco.com/go/asaips-quick

4 Check the Release Notes for Important Notes:

Choose the ASDM and CLI release notes for your version:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-rns

5 Configure the ASA:

Choose the ASDM or CLI configuration guide for your version:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-config

6 See Also:

Software Downloads:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-software

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Note A Cisco.com login and Cisco service contract are required.

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All ASA Documentation:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asadocs

Troubleshooting TechNotes:

http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-technotes

Cisco Support Community Forums:

https://supportforums.cisco.com

Compliance Information:

•Regulatory compliance and safety information: http://www.cisco.com/go/asa5500x-compliance

•Export Compliance: http://www.cisco.com/go/asa-export

Warranty, License, and Privacy Information:

•Warranty and End User License Agreement: http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty

•AnyConnect License: http://www.cisco.com/go/anyconnect-license

•Privacy Portal: http://www.cisco.com/go/privacy