Installing SFP/SFP+ Modules

Chapter 9 Installing and Removing the ASA 5585-X IPS SSP

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•For more information about ESD, see Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 2-3.

•For the procedure for verifying that the ASA 5585-X IPS SSP is properly installed, see Verifying the Status of the ASA 5585-X IPS SSP, page 9-12.

•For the procedure for using the setup command to initialize the ASA 5585-X IPS SSP, see Appendix B, “Initializing the Sensor.”

•For the procedure for configuring the ASA 5585-X IPS SSP to receive IPS traffic, refer to Configuring the ASA 5585-X IPS SSP.

•For detailed information about the ASA 5585-X, refer to Cisco ASA 5585-X Adaptive Security Appliance Hardware Installation Guide.

The IPS SSP-10 and IPS SSP-20 have two SFP/SFP+ ports. The IPS SSP-40 and IPS SSP-60 have four SFP/SFP+ ports. If you are using the fiber ports, you need an SFP+ module for 10-Gigabit Ethernet (a license may be required) or an SFP module for 1-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP or SFP+ modules are not included).

Note Make sure the ASA software version that is installed on your ASA 5585-X supports the network module. Refer to the Release Notes for your ASA software version to verify that the network module is supported.

Note Only SFP/SFP+ modules certified by Cisco are supported on the adaptive security appliance 5585-X.

Caution Protect your SFP/SFP+ modules by inserting clean dust plugs into the SFP/SFP+ modules after the cables are extracted from them. Be sure to clean the optic surfaces of the fiber cables before you plug them back into the optical bores of another SFP/SFP+ module. Avoid getting dust and other contaminants into the optical bores of your SFP/SFP+ modules. The optics do not operate correctly when obstructed with dust.

Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures. Statement 70

	Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliance and Module Installation Guide for IPS 7.1

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IPS4520K9 specifications

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Cisco Systems IPS4520K9 manual Installing SFP/SFP+ Modules, For More Information

Models: IPS4520K9

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