Description
Features and Benefits
The Cisco ASA 5505 8 ports Network Security Appliance (ASA5505-K8) is a powerful network security device that offers a range of features and benefits, including:
- Firewall Protection: The ASA5505-K8 provides enterprise-class firewall protection that helps prevent unauthorized access and attacks to your network.
- VPN Connectivity: The appliance supports both site-to-site and remote access VPN connectivity, providing secure access to your network for remote workers and partners.
- Intrusion Prevention: The ASA5505-K8 includes an intrusion prevention system (IPS) that provides protection against common network-based attacks.
- Advanced Threat Protection: The device offers advanced threat protection through Cisco’s Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities.
- Easy Setup and Management: The ASA5505-K8 is easy to set up and manage, thanks to a simple web-based interface and Cisco’s Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) software.
- Flexible Deployment Options: The device can be deployed in a range of network environments, including small offices, branch offices, and teleworker locations.
- High Performance: The ASA5505-K8 is designed to deliver high performance, with support for up to 150 Mbps of firewall throughput and up to 100 Mbps of VPN throughput.
- Scalability: The appliance is highly scalable and can be expanded to support additional users and features as your network grows.
Performance Metrics
The Cisco ASA 5505 is a network security appliance that provides advanced security features for small to medium-sized businesses. It has 8 Fast Ethernet ports and is designed to provide high-performance security services, including firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention, among others.
Some of the performance metrics of the Cisco ASA 5505 include:
- Firewall Throughput: The ASA 5505 can handle up to 150 Mbps of firewall throughput, which means it can inspect and filter up to 150 Mbps of network traffic.
- VPN Throughput: The ASA 5505 can handle up to 100 Mbps of VPN throughput, which means it can encrypt and decrypt up to 100 Mbps of VPN traffic.
- Concurrent Connections: The ASA 5505 can support up to 10,000 concurrent connections, which means it can handle up to 10,000 active network sessions at the same time.
- IPS Throughput: The ASA 5505 can handle up to 75 Mbps of IPS throughput, which means it can inspect and analyze up to 75 Mbps of network traffic for potential security threats.
- Maximum number of VLANs: The ASA 5505 can support up to 3 VLANs, which can be used to segregate network traffic and improve security.
Deployment Scenarios
The Cisco ASA 5505 is a popular network security appliance that is designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It offers a wide range of deployment scenarios depending on the specific needs of the organization. Here are some of the most common deployment scenarios for the ASA5505-K8:
- Small Business Firewall: The ASA5505-K8 can be deployed as a standalone firewall for small businesses with up to 10 users. It provides security features such as VPN, firewall, and intrusion prevention.
- Branch Office VPN: The ASA5505-K8 can be used to create a secure site-to-site VPN between a main office and a branch office. This allows remote users to securely access corporate resources over the internet.
- Remote Access VPN: The ASA5505-K8 can be used to create a secure remote access VPN for remote workers. This allows employees to securely connect to the corporate network from home or other locations.
- Internet Edge Firewall: The ASA5505-K8 can be used as an internet edge firewall for small to medium-sized businesses. It provides advanced security features such as URL filtering, anti-malware, and application control.
- Wireless LAN Controller: The ASA5505-K8 can be used as a wireless LAN controller for small to medium-sized businesses. It provides centralized management of wireless access points and wireless clients.
- VoIP Security: The ASA5505-K8 can be used to secure VoIP traffic by providing features such as QoS, NAT, and SIP inspection.
- DMZ Deployment: The ASA5505-K8 can be used to create a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) for hosting public-facing servers such as web servers and email servers.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: ASA5505-K8
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Series: 5500
- Product Model: ASA 5505
- Product Name: ASA 5505 10 User Bundle Firewall
- Product Type: Network Security/Firewall Appliance
Technical Information:
- Encryption Standard: DES
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Ports: 8
- PoE (RJ-45) Port: Yes
- Number of PoE (RJ-45) Ports: 2
Network & Communication
- Ethernet Technology: Fast Ethernet
- Network Standard: 10/100Base-TX
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots: 1
- Expansion Slot Type: SSC
