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Preparing for Installation
The information in this guide applies to the following Cisco ASA 5500 series Adaptive Security
Appliance models: Cisco ASA 5510, Cisco ASA 5520, Cisco ASA 5540, and Cisco ASA 5550. In this
guide, references to "Cisco ASA 5500 series Adaptive Security Appliance" and "adaptive security
appliance" apply to all models unless specifically noted otherwise.
This chapter describes the steps to follow before installing new hardware or performing hardware
upgrades, and includes the following sections:
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Overview
The adaptive security appliance delivers unprecedented levels of defense against threats to the network
with deeper web inspection and flow-specific analysis, improved secure connectivity via end-point
security posture validation, and voice and video over VPN support. It also provides enhanced support
for intelligent information networks through improved network integration, resiliency, and scalability.
The adaptive security appliance software combines firewall, VPN concentrator, and intrusion prevention
software functionality into one software image. Previously, these functions were available in three
separate devices, each with its own software and hardware. Combining the functionality into just one
software image provides significant improvements in the available features.
Additionally, the Cisco ASA 5500 series Adaptive Security Appliance software supports Adaptive
Security Device Manager. ASDM is a browser-based, Java applet used to configure and monitor the
software on the adaptive security appliances. ASDM is loaded from the adaptive adaptive security
appliance, then used to configure, monitor, and manage the device.
Installation Overview
To prepare for the installation of the chassis, perform the following steps:
Step 1
Review the safety precautions outlined in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the
Cisco ASA 5500 Series document.
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Overview, page 2-1
Installation Overview, page 2-1
Safety Recommendations, page 2-2
General Site Requirements, page 2-4
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