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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Configuration Guide using the CLI
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Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5510 and Higher)
This chapter includes tasks for starting your interface configuration for the ASA 5510 and higher,
including configuring Ethernet settings, redundant interfaces, and EtherChannels.
Note For ASA 5505 configuration, see Chapter7, “Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5505).”
For multiple context mode, complete all tasks in this section in the system execution space. To change
from the context to the system execution space, enter the changeto system command.
This chapter includes the following sections:
Information About Starting ASA 5510 and Higher Interface Configuration, page 6-1
Licensing Requirements for ASA 5510 and Higher Interfaces, page6-8
Guidelines and Limitations, page6-9
Default Settings, page6-11
Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5510 and Higher), page6-12
Monitoring Interfaces, page6-33
Configuration Examples for ASA 5510 and Higher Interfaces, page6-33
Where to Go Next, page6-34
Feature History for ASA 5510 and Higher Interfaces, page6-35

Information About Starting ASA 5510 and Higher Interface

Configuration

This section includes the following topics:
Auto-MDI/MDIX Feature, page 6-2
Interfaces in Transparent Mode, page 6-2
Management Interface, page6-2
Redundant Interfaces, page 6-4
EtherChannels, page 6-5