Contents
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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Configuration Guide using the CLI
Guidelines and Limitations 6-9
Default Settings 6-11
Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5510 and Higher) 6-12
Task Flow for Starting Interface Configuration 6-12
Converting In-Use Interfaces to a Redundant or EtherChannel Interface 6-13
Enabling the Physical Interface and Configuring Ethernet Parameters 6-22
Configuring a Redundant Interface 6-25
Configuring a Redundant Interface 6-25
Changing the Active Interface 6-27
Configuring an EtherChannel 6-27
Adding Interfaces to the EtherChannel 6-27
Customizing the EtherChannel 6-29
Configuring VLAN Subinterfaces and 802.1Q Trunking 6-30
Enabling Jumbo Frame Support (Supported Models) 6-32
Monitoring Interfaces 6-33
Configuration Examples for ASA 5510 and Higher Interfaces 6-33
Physical Interface Parameters Example 6-33
Subinterface Parameters Example 6-33
Multiple Context Mode Example 6-34
EtherChannel Example 6-34
Where to Go Next 6-34
Feature History for ASA 5510 and Higher Interfaces 6-35
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7Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5505) 7-1
Information About ASA 5505 Interfaces 7-1
Understanding ASA 5505 Ports and Interfaces 7-2
Maximum Active VLAN Interfaces for Your License 7-2
VLAN MAC Addresses 7-4
Power over Ethernet 7-4
Monitoring Traffic Using SPAN 7-4
Auto-MDI/MDIX Feature 7-4
Licensing Requirements for ASA 5505 Interfaces 7-4
Guidelines and Limitations 7-5
Default Settings 7-5
Starting ASA 5505 Interface Configuration 7-6
Task Flow for Starting Interface Configuration 7-6
Configuring VLAN Interfaces 7-6
Configuring and Enabling Switch Ports as Access Ports 7-7