Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9 Datasheet
Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9 is an ASA 5500-X security appliance. It delivers up to 2 Gbps of stateful inspection firewall throughput and 1.3 Gbps (extra hardware not required) of IPS throughput. Connectivity includes 8 x RJ45, optional 6 x GE. The chassis measures 1.67 x 16.7 x 19.1 in. (4.24 x 42.9 x 48.4 cm) and weighs 16.82 lb (7.63 kg) with single power supply 18.86 lb (8.61 kg) with dual power supply.
Key Specifications
| Interfaces | 8 x RJ45, optional 6 x GE |
|---|---|
| Firewall Throughput (Multiprotocol) | 2 Gbps |
| Firewall Throughput (Maximum) | 4 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 1.3 Gbps (extra hardware not required) |
| NGFW Throughput (FW + AVC) | 1.7 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput (FW + AVC + IPS) | 1.2 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 700 Mbps |
| Concurrent Firewall Connections | 1 million |
| New Connections per Second | 50K |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions (with AVC) | 1 Million |
| Maximum New Connections per Second (with AVC) | 22K |
| 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 | 16 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 ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9?
The Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9 is an ASA 5500-X security appliance that delivers up to 2 Gbps of stateful inspection firewall throughput and 1.3 Gbps (extra hardware not required) of IPS throughput.
What is the firewall throughput of the Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9?
Stateful inspection firewall throughput: 2 Gbps.
What is the IPS throughput of the Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9?
1.3 Gbps (extra hardware not required).
How many interfaces does the Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9 have?
Interfaces: 8 x RJ45, optional 6 x GE.
What is the VPN throughput of the Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9?
IPsec VPN throughput: 700 Mbps.
How many concurrent connections can the Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9 handle?
Up to 1 million concurrent firewall connections.
How many new connections per second does the Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9 support?
Up to 50K new connections per second.
Does the Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9 support high availability?
High availability: Active/active and active/standby.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Cisco ASA5555-X/ASA5555-K9?
Dimensions (h x w x d): 1.67 x 16.7 x 19.1 in. (4.24 x 42.9 x 48.4 cm); weight: 16.82 lb (7.63 kg) with single power supply 18.86 lb (8.61 kg) with dual power supply.
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