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Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 About the ASA 5500-X
ASA Chassis Panels
Figure 1-2 shows the front panel LEDs for the ASA 5545-X and ASA 5555-X models.
Figure 1-2 Front Panel LEDs for Cisco ASA 5545-X and ASA 5555-X
LED Description
1 Power button A soft switch that turns the system on and off. Once pressed, the
button stays in the “on” position:
• On—The power symbol on the button is lit.
• Off—The power symbol on the button is dark.
For information about the power state, see Power Supply
Considerations, page 2-3.
2 Hard-disk slot Indicates the slot for hard-disk 1.
3 Hard-disk release button Releases hard-disk 1 from the device.
4 Hard-disk release button Releases hard-disk 0 from the device.
5 Hard-disk slot Indicates the slot for hard-disk 0.
6 Alarm System operating status:
• Off—Normal operating system function.
• Solid amber—Critical Alarm indicating one or more of
the following:
– a major failure of a hardware or software component.
– an over-temperature condition.
– power voltage is outside of the tolerance range.
Note May appear red on some devices.
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