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Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide

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Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X

Install an Expansion I/O Card

Figure 4-2 Replacing the Chassis Cover

Step 3

Re-install the chassis on a rack.

Step 4 Re-install the network interface cables.

Step 5 Power on the chassis.

Install an Expansion I/O Card

You can add or replace an expansion I/O card in the ASA 5500-X series chassis. These cards provide six

additional GigabitEthernet copper or small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports.

• Install an I/O Card in the Cisco ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, and 5525-X Chassis, page 4-3

• Install an I/O Card in the Cisco ASA 5545-X and 5555-X Chassis, page 4-7

Install an I/O Card in the Cisco ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, and 5525-X Chassis

To remove an existing I/O card and install a new one, perform the following steps.

Procedure

Step 1 Power off the chassis, remove the power cable from the chassis, and remove the chassis from the rack.

Step 2 Locate a grounding strap, and fasten it to your wrist so that it contacts bare skin. Attach the other end to the

chassis. See the “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage” section on page 2-2 for more information.

Step 3 With a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the captive installation screw on the rear of the chassis.

Step 4 Remove the chassis cover by placing your hand on top of the chassis lid, pressing down firmly, and

pushing the cover toward the rear of the chassis.

Step 5 Determine the location of the I/O card. (See Figure 4-3.) If you are adding a new card to the expansion

slot for the first time, go to Step 9.

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