Description
Features and specifications
The WSA-S680-1G-K9 Cisco S680 Network Firewall Appliance is a high-performance network security solution designed for enterprise-level networks. It offers a range of features and specifications to provide advanced security and network protection. Some of the key features and specifications of this appliance include:
- Throughput: The WSA-S680-1G-K9 offers up to 1 Gbps of firewall throughput, making it capable of handling high traffic loads.
- Concurrent Connections: It can handle up to 20,000 connections per second, allowing for efficient and fast processing of network traffic.
- Security Features: The appliance includes a range of security features, including web filtering, intrusion prevention, malware protection, and URL filtering. These features protect against a wide range of threats and attacks.
- User Authentication: The WSA-S680-1G-K9 supports user authentication through Active Directory, LDAP, or RADIUS, providing secure access control.
- Scalability: The appliance is scalable, supporting up to 10,000 users, making it a good fit for large organizations.
- Management Features: The WSA-S680-1G-K9 offers a range of management features, including a web-based interface, command-line interface, and SNMP support. This makes it easy to manage and monitor the appliance.
- Redundancy: The appliance supports redundancy for high availability, with options for active/active and active/passive configurations.
Regulatory Compliance and Certifications
The WSA-S680-1G-K9 Cisco S680 Network Firewall Appliance is compliant with a range of regulatory and industry standards, including:
- FCC Class A and CE: This appliance complies with the regulations set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States and with the Conformité Européene (CE) standard for European markets.
- Safety Standards: The WSA-S680-1G-K9 complies with the following safety standards: UL 60950-1, Second Edition, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, Second Edition, EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013, IEC 60950-1:2005 (Second Edition), and AS/NZS 60950.1:2015.
- Environmental Compliance: The WSA-S680-1G-K9 is compliant with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic products.
- Energy Efficiency: The WSA-S680-1G-K9 meets the energy efficiency requirements set forth by the European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) Directive and the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program.
- Common Criteria: The appliance has achieved Common Criteria (CC) certification at Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (EAL4), which is a globally recognized standard for information security.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Here are some common issues that may occur with the WSA-S680-1G-K9 Cisco S680 Network Firewall Appliance and troubleshooting steps to address them:
- Slow network performance: This issue can be caused by various factors, such as incorrect network configurations, insufficient memory, or high CPU usage. To address this, you can try optimizing the network configurations, increasing the appliance’s memory, or identifying and resolving any issues that are causing high CPU usage.
- Inability to access the internet: This issue can be caused by incorrect proxy server settings, DNS configuration, or firewall rules. Check the settings for the proxy server and DNS, and ensure that the appropriate firewall rules are in place.
- Blocked websites: If users are unable to access certain websites, the issue may be due to incorrect URL filtering settings or incorrect web filtering policies. Check the web filtering settings and policies to ensure that they are configured correctly.
- Malware detection issues: If the appliance is not detecting malware or viruses, the issue may be due to outdated antivirus definitions or incorrect configuration settings. Ensure that the antivirus definitions are up-to-date and that the appliance’s settings are configured correctly.
- Authentication issues: If users are unable to authenticate, the issue may be due to incorrect user credentials or authentication server settings. Verify the user credentials and authentication server settings to ensure that they are correct.
- Hardware issues: If the appliance is experiencing hardware issues, such as power supply failure or network interface card failure, contact the vendor’s technical support for assistance.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: WSA-S680-1G-K9
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Model: S680
- Product Name: S680 Network Security/Firewall Appliance
- Product Type: Network Security/Firewall Appliance
Technical Information
- Firewall Protection Supported Threat Protection
- Firewall Protection Supported Malware Protection
- Firewall Protection Supported URL Filtering
- Firewall Protection Supported Application Control
Interfaces/Ports
- USB: No
- PoE (RJ-45) Port: No
Network & Communication
- Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Standard: 10/100/1000Base-T
Wireless Specifications
- Wireless LAN: No
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots: 4
Management & Protocols
- Manageable: Yes