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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Configuration Guide using ASDM
Chapter3 Using the ASDM User Interface
Home Pane (Single Mode and Context)
Home Pane (Single Mode and Context)
The ASDM Home pane lets you view important information about your ASA. Status information in the
home pane is updated every ten seconds. This pane usually has two tabs: Device Dashboard and Firewall
Dashboard.
If you have a CSC SSM installed in your ASA, the Content Security tab also appears in the Home pane.
The additional tab displays status information about the CSC SSM software.
If you have IPS software installed in your ASA, the Intrusion Prevention tab also appears in the Home
pane. The additional tab displays status information about the IPS software.
This section includes the following topics:
Device Dashboard Tab, page3-17
Firewall Dashboard Tab, page3-21
Content Security Tab, page3-23
Intrusion Prevention Tab, page3-24
ASA CX Status Tab, page3-26

Device Dashboard Tab

The Device Dashboard tab lets you view, at a glance, important information about your ASA, such as
the status of your interfaces, the version you are running, licensing information, and performance.
Figure 3-2 shows the elements of the Device Dashboard tab.
Figure3-2 Device Dashboard Tab
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