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1 C H A P T E R ASA Chassis Overview This chapter describes the Cisco ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X chassis models. We recommend that you read this entire guide before beginning any of the procedures contained herein. Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 49 Caution Read the safety warnings in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document for the Cisco ASA 5500-X, and follow proper safety procedures when performing any tasks in this guide. See http://www.cisco.com/go/asadocs for links to the RCSI and other ASA documents. This chapter includes the following topics: • Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Chassis Overview, page 1-1 • Memory Requirements, page 1-3 • Management 0/0 Interface on the ASA 5500-X Series, page 1-3 • External USB Support, page 1-2 • Alarm LED, page 1-4 • ASA 5500-X I/O Cards, page 1-4 • ASA Chassis Panels, page 1-4 • Hardware Specifications, page 1-11 Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Chassis Overview This guide supports the Cisco ASA 5500-X series models, which includes the ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X. The Cisco ASA 5500-X series is a family of next-generation mid-range ASAs that are built on the same security platform as the rest of the ASA family. These next-generation ASAs provide more firewall throughput (4X firewall throughput), better scaling, more Ethernet ports (up to 14 GE ports), dedicated IPS acceleration hardware, and redundant power supplies on the 5545-X and 5555-X models. The IPS is now context-aware, so it can be enabled through software by a virtual machine without requiring additional hardware, which provides greater deployment flexibility. For information about ASA 5500-X performance, see the "Hardware Specifications" section on page 1-11. Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide 1-1