5510 to 5520 Config file transfer

[Everett Thomas]

Is it possible to import the config of a 5510 to a 5520. Trying to replace two 5510's with 5520's and wondering is there a way import the existing config files for the 5510's into the 5520's?

[Jouni Forss]

Hi,

To my understanding the only real difference in the configuration format between ASA5510 and ASA5520 is the interface type

• ASA5510 = Ethernet0/x
• ASA5520 = GigabitEthernet0/x

I would suggest trying the following

• Copy the configuration from ASA5510 to a file on a TFTP-server
• Open the file with a text editor and replace the Ethernet -> GigabitEthernet and save the file
• Upload the saved file to the Flash of the new ASA 5520
• Erase the ASA5520 configuration to the very default   
  • This will remove the configuration you had to load the file to the ASA
  • Reboot the ASA
• After the ASA5520 has rebooted type copy flash:/ running-config
  
  • Save your new configuration to the ASA5520

I did this when I tested a 5540 ASA 8.2 -> 8.4 NAT migration on a ASA5510 (but in reverse regarding the interface types compared to your setup ofcourse )

Do notice there might be other things you need to do

• Have the correct files on the new ASA5520 Flash that the migrated configuration might refer to
• etc

- Jouni

[Everett Thomas]

I will give this a try today, thanks so very much JouniForss!

[Jouni Forss]

Glad to be of help

Please rate if the information was helpful

- Jouni