Cisco Systems Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5510 and Higher)

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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Configuration Guide using ASDM
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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 Chapter13, “Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5505).”
For multiple context mode, complete all tasks in this section in the system execution space. If you are
not already in the system execution space, in the Configuration > Device List pane, double-click System
under the active device IP address.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•Information About Starting ASA 5510 and Higher Interface Configuration, page 12-1
•Licensing Requirements for ASA 5510 and Higher Interfaces, page12-8
•Guidelines and Limitations, page12-9
•Default Settings, page12-11
•Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5510 and Higher), page12-12
•Monitoring Interfaces, page12-38
•Where to Go Next, page12-42
•Feature History for ASA 5510 and Higher Interfaces, page12-42
Information About Starting ASA 5510 and Higher Interface
Configuration
This section includes the following topics:
•Auto-MDI/MDIX Feature, page 12-2
•Interfaces in Transparent Mode, page 12-2
•Management Interface, page12-2
•Redundant Interfaces, page 12-4
•EtherChannels, page 12-5