topic ASA USB Ports in Network Security https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa-usb-ports/m-p/1916947#M416777 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>In the new X-series of ASA, the USB replaces the old external Compact Flash (disk1:) function. Cisco advises it can be used for anything the internal CF card (disk0:) is used for - software images, configuration files, etc.</P><P></P><P>I would agree with Leo for the most part with the exception that as long as it wasn't the primary boot image I wouldn't have a hard time leaving one plugged in on a long term basis. </P><P></P><P>Best common practice would be to keep your internal disk0: from getting too cluttered and rely on it for all required boot- and run-time files.</P></BODY></HTML> Sun, 13 May 2012 14:19:54 GMT Marvin Rhoads 2012-05-13T14:19:54Z ASA USB Ports https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa-usb-ports/m-p/1916945#M416774 <P>Hi,</P><P></P><P>Anyone knows what we can do with the usb ports that has the ASA. Are there for specific application or for future features?</P><P></P><P>Regards</P> Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:38:31 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa-usb-ports/m-p/1916945#M416774 Fredy Jonathan Tafolla Salgado 2020-02-21T12:38:31Z ASA USB Ports https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa-usb-ports/m-p/1916946#M416776 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Like routers and switches, the USB ports are used to transfer files to-and-from the USB stick. </P><P></P><P>You can use the USB stick to copy the ASA FW IOS or move config in and out.&nbsp; I, however, don't recommend you put a USB stick PERMANENTLY attached to the appliance.</P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 12 May 2012 06:33:08 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa-usb-ports/m-p/1916946#M416776 Leo Laohoo 2012-05-12T06:33:08Z ASA USB Ports https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa-usb-ports/m-p/1916947#M416777 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>In the new X-series of ASA, the USB replaces the old external Compact Flash (disk1:) function. Cisco advises it can be used for anything the internal CF card (disk0:) is used for - software images, configuration files, etc.</P><P></P><P>I would agree with Leo for the most part with the exception that as long as it wasn't the primary boot image I wouldn't have a hard time leaving one plugged in on a long term basis. </P><P></P><P>Best common practice would be to keep your internal disk0: from getting too cluttered and rely on it for all required boot- and run-time files.</P></BODY></HTML> Sun, 13 May 2012 14:19:54 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/asa-usb-ports/m-p/1916947#M416777 Marvin Rhoads 2012-05-13T14:19:54Z