Why does the 5510 have two of same ports?

[GreenT]

Sorry if this is a dumb question by why does the ASA 5510 have two SPD 0 ports? And does it matter which one I plug the router into? (see image).

Thanks in advance!

[Kasun Bandara · Accepted solution]

the rounded port is SSM-10 module port. its not duplicated and dedicated to module. other ports are for base device.

[MJ666]

Hi @Kasun Bandara, What would the command to view to console port output on these models?  (ASA 5506H-X with FP services, 5516-X,5525-X,5510)

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[Marvin Rhoads]

An ASA system console port will automatically send console messages. If you want to add syslog messages, then configure the ASA for "logging console".

For an old 5510 with SSM-10, that dedicated management port doesn't stream any output in normal operations. It only reacts in direct response to commands entered.

[MJ666]

@Marvin Rhoads   On the ASA firewall I would also like to configure the console port to access the adminlocal account. 

Are there a special way to do this? Best

[Marvin Rhoads]

@MJ666 do you mean you want to control access such that the console port requires using the local admin account?

If so, you can use "aaa authentication serial console LOCAL".

[Marvin Rhoads · Accepted solution]

Like @Kasun Bandara said. The SSM-10 is an optional module with its own dedicated management interface. It is used for configuration and management of the optional IPS module.

Both the ASA 5510 and the SSM-10 are very long past end of life and no longer supported in any way.

[GreenT]

Thank you for that! Now I know. Appreciate your time and help.