Cisco Systems ASA5512AW1YPR Preparing for Installation, Installation Overview, C H A P T E R

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Preparing for Installation

The information in this guide applies to the following Cisco ASA 5500-X series models: ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X.

In this guide, references to “Cisco ASA 5500-X series ” and “ASA” apply to all models unless specifically noted otherwise.

This chapter describes the steps to follow before installing new hardware or performing hardware upgrades, and it includes the following sections:

•Installation Overview, page 2-1

•Safety Recommendations, page 2-1

•General Site Requirements, page 2-3

Installation Overview

To prepare for the installation of the chassis, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Review the safety precautions outlined in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document for the ASA 500-X. See http://www.cisco.com/go/asadocs for links to the RCSI and other ASA documents.

Step 2 Read the ASA release notes for your software version.

Step 3 Unpack the chassis and accessories.

Step 4 Place the chassis on a stable work surface.

Step 5 Follow the directions for mounting the chassis in a rack in the “Rack Mounting the Chassis” section on page 3-1.

Step 6 Follow the directions for establishing network connectivity in the “Connecting Cables, Turning on Power, and Verifying Connectivity” section on page 3-13.

Safety Recommendations

Use the following guidelines and the information in the following sections to help ensure your safety and protect the ASA. The list of guidelines may not address all potentially hazardous situations in your working environment, so be alert and exercise good judgement at all times.

Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide

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