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Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5510 and Higher)

Default Connector Type

The ASA 5550 (slot 1) and the 4GE SSM for the ASA 5510 and higher ASA include two connector

types: copper RJ-45 and fiber SFP. RJ-45 is the default. You can configure the ASA to use the fiber SFP

connectors.

Default MAC Addresses

By default, the physical interface uses the burned-in MAC address, and all subinterfaces of a physical

interface use the same burned-in MAC address.

Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5510 and Higher)

This section includes the following topics:

•Task Flow for Starting Interface Configuration, page12-12

•Converting In-Use Interfaces to a Redundant or EtherChannel Interface, page12-13

•Enabling the Physical Interface and Configuring Ethernet Parameters, page12-23

•Configuring a Redundant Interface, page 12-26

•Configuring an EtherChannel, page12-29

•Configuring VLAN Subinterfaces and 802.1Q Trunking, page12-35

•Enabling Jumbo Frame Support (Supported Models), page12-38

Note If you have an existing configuration, and want to convert interfaces that are in use to a redundant or

EtherChannel interface, perform your configuration offline using the CLI to minimize disruption. See

the “Converting In-Use Interfaces to a Redundant or EtherChannel Interface” section on page12-13.

To start configuring interfaces, perform the following steps:

Step1 (Multiple context mode) Complete all tasks in this section in the system execution space. If you are not

already in the System configuration mode, in the Configuration > Device List pane, double-click System

under the active device IP address.

Step2 Enable the physical interface, and optionally change Ethernet parameters. See the “Enabling the Physical

Interface and Configuring Ethernet Parameters” section on page12-23.

Physical interfaces are disabled by default.

Step3 (Optional) Configure redundant interface pairs. See the “Configuring a Redundant Interface” section on

page 12-26.

A logical redundant interface pairs an active and a standby physical interface. When the active interface

fails, the standby interface becomes active and starts passing traffic.

Step4 (Optional) Configure an EtherChannel. See the “Configuring an EtherChannel” section on page 12-29.

An EtherChannel groups multiple Ethernet interfaces into a single logical interface.

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