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Corporate networks are encountering the highest levels of change in history. No longer is work a place you go, but what you do; users are more mobile than ever before, requiring anywhere, anytime access to the enterprise and cloud-based resources. In response, the number and variety of mobile devices has surged, fueling the need to enable BYOD. In addition, unlike the monolithic software of the past, applications have evolved to be highly dynamic and multifaceted. Combined with the increasing velocity of internet-based threats, the trends of device proliferation, dynamic access use, and cloud have broken the legacy models of security.
A new approach is needed, one that unifies the network with security, ensures consistent protection across the enterprise, accelerates business innovation, and proactively protects you months before new threats impact the business. The Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls provide next-generation security capabilities at scale without requiring additional hardware modules. These appliances support services such as application visibility and control, web security essentials, intrusion prevention, remote access and cloud web security to provide an end-to-end, scalable security solution. Furthermore, integrating with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) and Cisco AnyConnect Mobility solution, ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls provide a comprehensive BYOD solution for high-end enterprises and small businesses alike.
Table 1. Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls Comparison Table
| ASA 5512-X | ASA 5515-X | ASA 5525-X | ASA 5545-X | ASA 5555-X | |
| Next-Generation Firewall | |||||
| Stateful Inspection throughput (max1) | 1 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 4 Gbps |
| Stateful Inspection throughput (Multi-Protocol2) | 500 Mbps | 600 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Concurrent Sessions | 100,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 750,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Connections per second | 10,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 |
| Packets/Second (64-byte) | 450,000 | 500,000 | 700,000 | 900,000 | 1,100,000 |
| VLANs | 50 | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 |
| ASA OS | 64-bit | ||||
| Cisco ASA Next-Generation Firewall Services | |||||
| Next-Generation Firewall Throughput3 (Multi-Protocol) | 200 Mbps | 350 Mbps | 650 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 1.4 Gbps |
| Next-Generation Firewall Throughput with IPS | 60 Mbps | 90 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 450 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Cisco Cloud Web Security | |||||
| Cisco Cloud Web Security users | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1500 | 3000 |
| ASA IPS | |||||
| Intrusion Prevention | Yes (no hardware module required) | ||||
| Firewall + ASA IPS Throughput | 250 Mbps | 400 Mbps | 600 Mbps | 900 Mbps | 1.3 Gbps |
| VPN | |||||
| 3DES/AES VPN Throughput | 200 Mbps | 250 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 400 Mbps | 700 Mbps |
| Site-to-Site and IPsec IKEv1 Client VPN User Sessions | 250 | 250 | 750 | 2500 | 5000 |
| Cisco AnyConnect® or Clientless VPN User Sessions | 250 | 250 | 750 | 2500 | 5000 |
| Bundled SSL VPN User Sessions | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Table 2. Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware and Physical Specifications
| ASA 5512-X | ASA 5515-X | ASA 5525-X | ASA 5545-X | ASA 5555-X | |
| Hardware | |||||
| CPU | Multicore, enterprise-grade | ||||
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Flash | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| SSD (Solid State Drive) | 1 slot, 120 GB MLC SED | 1 slot, 120 GB MLC | 1 slot, 120 GB MLC | 2 slots with RAID1, 120 GB MLC SED | 2 slots with RAID1 |
| Integrated Network (GE) Ports | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Dedicated Management (GE) Port | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Network Ports | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Interface Card Slots | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Interface Card Options | 6-port 10/100/1000, 6-port GE SFP SX, LH, LX | ||||
| USB 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Serial Console | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Redundant Power | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power Supply Type | AC or DC | AC or DC | AC or DC | AC or DC | AC or DC |
| Physical Specifications | |||||
| Form Factor | 1 RU, 19-in. rack-mountable | ||||
| Rack-mounting options | Brackets included (slide rails optional) | Slide rails included | |||
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.67 x 16.7 x 15.6 in. (4.24 x 42.9 x 39.5 cm) | 1.67 x 16.7 x 19.1 in. (4.24 x 42.9 x 48.4 cm) | |||
| Weight | 13.39 lb (6.07 kg) (AC power supply); 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) (DC power supply) | 13.39 lb (6.07 kg) (AC power supply); 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) (DC power supply) | 14.92 lb (6.77 kg) (AC power supply) | 16.82 lb (7.63 kg) with single AC power supply, 18.86 lb (8.55 Kg) with dual AC power supply | |
Additional Information
For more information, please visit the following sites:
- Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls Q&A: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/prod_qandas_list.html
- Cisco ASA Next-Generation Firewall Services: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12521/index.html
- Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls webpage: http://www.cisco.com/go/asa
- Cisco ASA 5500 Series IPS Solution: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/ vpndevc/ps5729/ps5713/ps4077/data_sheet_c78_459036.pdf
- Cisco IPS Solutions: http://www.cisco.com/go/ips
- Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Solution: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns1049/index.html
- Cisco Security Manager: http://www.cisco.com/go/csmanager
- Cisco Prime Security Manager: http://www.cisco.com/go/prsm
- Cisco IPS Manager Express: http://www.cisco.com/go/ime
- Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager: http://www.cisco.com/go/asdm
- Cisco Security Intelligence Operations: http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/home.x
- Cisco Cloud Web Security: http://www.cisco.com/web/products/security/cloud_web/index.html
- Cisco Prime Security Manager: http://www.cisco.com/go/prsm