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Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures

Upgrading Memory

This section describes how to remove and install the memory module on the adaptive security appliance. This section includes the following topics:

•Removing the DIMM, page 4-7

•Installing the DIMM, page 4-8

Removing the DIMM

To remove the memory module, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Determine the location of the memory sockets, see Figure 6.

Figure 6 System Memory Location in the Cisco ASA 5505

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Step 2 Locate the wrist grounding strap and connect one end to the adaptive security appliance, and securely attach the other to your wrist so it contacts your bare skin. See, “Working in an ESD Environment” for more information.

Note Handle the edges of the DIMM only; avoid touching the memory modules, pins, or traces (the metal fingers along the connector edge of the DIMM), along the connector edge.

Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance Hardware Installation Guide

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