Cisco ASA Series Mount And Connect

Also see for ASA 5508-X: Hardware installation guide Quick start guide Easy setup guide Quick start guide Configuration guide

Mount and ConnectThis chapter describes how to rack-mount the ASA, and how to connect the cords and cables. It contains thefollowing sections• Rack-mount the ASA , on page 1• Connect Cables, Turn on Power, and Verify Connectivity, on page 2• Connect to a Console Terminal or PC, on page 4Rack-mount the ASAThe ASA ships with rack-mount brackets or “ears,” which you can install on the front or the rear of the chassis.Follow these steps to install your ASA in a rack.Step 1 Attach both brackets to the sides of the ASA chassis, either to the front or rear.After the brackets are secured to the chassis, you can mount it in the rack.Step 2 Attach the chassis to the rack.We recommend that you install the chassis with the rear panel facing the cold aisle. (See the following illustration for anexample of air flow from back to front.)Mount and Connect1