Cisco ASA5525-K8 Datasheet
Cisco ASA5525-K8 is an ASA 5500-X security appliance. It delivers up to 1 Gbps of stateful inspection firewall throughput and 600 Mbps of IPS throughput. Connectivity includes 8 x RJ45, optional 6 x GE. The chassis measures 1.70 x 16.8 x 15.6 in. (4.32 x 42.7 x 39.5 cm) and weighs 15.0 lb (6.82 kg).
Key Specifications
| Interfaces | 8 x RJ45, optional 6 x GE |
|---|---|
| Firewall Throughput (Multiprotocol) | 1 Gbps |
| Firewall Throughput (Maximum) | 2 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 600 Mbps |
| NGFW Throughput (FW + AVC) | 1.1 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput (FW + AVC + IPS) | 650 Mbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 300 Mbps |
| Concurrent Firewall Connections | 500K |
| New Connections per Second | 20K |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions (with AVC) | 500K |
| Maximum New Connections per Second (with AVC) | 11.5K |
| High Availability | Active/active and active/standby |
| Expansion I/O | 6 GE copper or 6 GE SFP |
| Dedicated Management Port | Yes (1 GE) |
| Serial Ports | 1 RJ-45 console |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Memory | 8 GB |
| System Bus | Multibus architecture |
Specifications above are quoted verbatim from the Cisco official data sheet. Every figure is taken from that document.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ASA5525-K8?
The Cisco ASA5525-K8 is an ASA 5500-X security appliance that delivers up to 1 Gbps of stateful inspection firewall throughput and 600 Mbps of IPS throughput.
What is the firewall throughput of the Cisco ASA5525-K8?
Stateful inspection firewall throughput: 1 Gbps.
What is the IPS throughput of the Cisco ASA5525-K8?
600 Mbps.
How many interfaces does the Cisco ASA5525-K8 have?
Interfaces: 8 x RJ45, optional 6 x GE.
What is the VPN throughput of the Cisco ASA5525-K8?
IPsec VPN throughput: 300 Mbps.
How many concurrent connections can the Cisco ASA5525-K8 handle?
Up to 500K concurrent firewall connections.
How many new connections per second does the Cisco ASA5525-K8 support?
Up to 20K new connections per second.
Does the Cisco ASA5525-K8 support high availability?
High availability: Active/active and active/standby.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Cisco ASA5525-K8?
Dimensions (h x w x d): 1.70 x 16.8 x 15.6 in. (4.32 x 42.7 x 39.5 cm); weight: 15.0 lb (6.82 kg).
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