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Configure an ASA using ASDM.
For the Secure Firewall 1220, install SFPs into ports Ethernet 1/9 and 1/10. The ports are 1/10-Gb SFP+ ports that require SFP/SFP+ modules.
See the hardware installation guide for more information.
System power is controlled by a power button located on the rear of the firewall. The power button provides a soft notification that supports graceful shutdown of the system to reduce the risk of system software and data corruption.
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Attach the power cord to the firewall, and connect it to an electrical outlet. |
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Turn the power on using the power button located on the rear of the chassis, adjacent to the power cord. 
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Check the Power LED on the back of the firewall; if it is solid green, the firewall is powered on. 
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Check the System LED on the back of the firewall; after it is solid green, the system has passed power-on diagnostics. |
Both applications, threat defense or ASA, are supported on the hardware. Connect to the console port and determine which application was installed at the factory.
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Connect to the console port using either port type. 
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See the CLI prompts to determine if your firewall is running threat defense or ASA. Threat Defense You see the firepower login (FXOS) prompt. You can disconnect without logging in and setting a new password. ASA You see the ASA prompt. |
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If you are running the wrong application, see Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and Secure Firewall Threat Defense Reimage Guide. |
You might need to access the CLI for configuration or troubleshooting.
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Connect to the console port using either port type.
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You connect to the ASA CLI in user EXEC mode. This mode lets you use many show commands. |
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Access privileged EXEC mode. This password-protected mode lets you perform many actions, including accessing configuration modes. enable You are prompted to change the password the first time you enter the enable command. Example: |
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Access global configuration mode. configure terminal Example: |
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Access the FXOS CLI. Use this CLI for troubleshooting at the hardware level. connect fxos [admin]
You are not prompted for user credentials. The current ASA username is passed through to FXOS, and no additional login is required. To return to the ASA CLI, enter exit or type Ctrl-Shift-6, x. Example: |
When you bought your device from Cisco or a reseller, your licenses should have been linked to your Smart Software License account. If you don't have an account on the Smart Software Manager, click the link to set up a new account.
Essentials—Required
Security Contexts
Cisco Secure Client
If you need to add licenses yourself, go to Cisco Commerce Workspace and use the Search All field.
Search for the following license PIDs.
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If a PID is not found, you can add the PID manually to your order. |
Essentials—Included automatically.
5 context—CSF1200-ASASC-5=. Context licenses are additive; buy multiple licenses.
10 context—CSF1200-ASASC-10=. Context licenses are additive; buy multiple licenses.
Cisco Secure Client—See the Cisco Secure Client Ordering Guide. You do not enable this license directly in the ASA.
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