Solved: Brackets for ASA 5555X

daniel.villanueva · ‎04-19-2017

Is it possible to mount the ASA 5555X with brackets to a rack (ASA-BRACKETS) ?

Documentation says that ASA5555X comes with slide rails,

Regards,

Marvin Rhoads · ‎04-19-2017

It's possible but not recommended. The 5555-X is a bit heavier (16.82 or 18.86 lbs depending on single or dual power supply) and mounting it only with the front brackets isn't a recommended long term solution. If I have to use a 2-post rack then I get a mounting shelf for additional support.

Depending on your rack construction, even the smaller units like the 5525-X (15.92 lbs) can be pretty dubiously supported using just the brackets or "ears" at the front.

Reference:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/hw/maintenance/5500xguide/5500xhw/asa_install.html#78744

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Marvin Rhoads · ‎04-19-2017

It's possible but not recommended. The 5555-X is a bit heavier (16.82 or 18.86 lbs depending on single or dual power supply) and mounting it only with the front brackets isn't a recommended long term solution. If I have to use a 2-post rack then I get a mounting shelf for additional support.

Depending on your rack construction, even the smaller units like the 5525-X (15.92 lbs) can be pretty dubiously supported using just the brackets or "ears" at the front.

Reference:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/hw/maintenance/5500xguide/5500xhw/asa_install.html#78744

Collin Clark · ‎04-20-2017

You could weld it on, but more than likely your rack is aluminum and that starts another conversation.