C H A P T E R 2
Preparing for Installation
The information in this guide applies to the Cisco ASA 5505 In this guide, references to “adaptive security appliance” or security appliance apply to the Cisco ASA 5505 chassis unless specifically noted otherwise.
This chapter describes the steps to follow before installing new hardware or performing hardware upgrades, and 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 for the Cisco ASA 5500 Series document.
Step 2 Read the release notes for the respective software version.
Step 3 Unpack the chassis. An accessory kit ships with the chassis and includes the following items: documentation, a product CD, a power cord (AC models only), two
Step 4 Place the chassis on a stable work surface.
Safety Recommendations
Use the following guidelines and the information in the following sections to help ensure your safety and protect the adaptive security appliance. 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.
Note If you need to remove the chassis cover to install a hardware component, such as additional memory or an interface card, doing so does not affect your Cisco warranty. Upgrading the adaptive security appliance does not require any special tools and does not create any radio frequency leaks.
Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance Hardware Installation Guide
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