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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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AppendixA Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures
Installing and Replacing the ASA SSM 10/20
Installing an ASA SSM 10/20
To install a new ASA SSM for the first time, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Power off the adaptive security appliance.
Step 2 Locate the grounding strap from the accessory kit and fasten it to your wrist so that it contacts your bare
skin. Attach the other end to the chassis.
Step 3 Remove the two screws (as shown in FigureA-7) at the left rear end of the chassis, and remove the slot
cover.
FigureA-7 Removing the Screws from the Slot Cover
Step 4 Insert the ASA SSM into the slot opening as shown in FigureA-8.
FigureA-8 Inserting the ASA SSM into the Slot
Step 5 Attach the screws to secure the ASA SSM to the chassis.
Step6 Power on the adaptive security appliance.
Step7 Check the LEDs. If the ASA SSM is installed properly the POWER LED is solid green and the STATUS
LED flashes green.
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