Specifications

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Chapter 2 Maximizing Throughput on the ASA 5580
Network Interfaces
Slots 5, 7, and 8 utilize a high-capacity bus (PCIe x8) and slot 3, slot 4, and slot
6 utilize a PCIe x4 bus for slots.
Figure 2-2 shows the interface expansion slots available on the ASA 5580.
Slot Description
1 PCI-X non-hot-plug reserved slot, 64-bit/100-MHz
2 PCI-X non-hot-plug reserved slot, 64-bit/100-MHz
3 PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug expansion slot
4 PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug expansion slot
5 PCI Express x8 non-hot-plug expansion slot
6 PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug expansion slot
7 PCI Express x8 non-hot-plug expansion slot
8 PCI Express x8 non-hot-plug expansion slot
9 PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug reserved slot