ASA5508-K8 - Cisco ASA 5500 Series Firewall Overview
ASA5508-K8 - Cisco ASA 5500 Series Firewall is a genuine network security and threat protection product from Cisco, a global name in networking whose platforms are used by enterprises, service providers and data-center operators alike. Belonging to the Cisco ASA 5500 Series family, the ASA5508-K8 unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a larger managed network, following the standard operating procedures of the platform.
From a specification standpoint, aggregate capacity of 450 Mbps. These are the original factory figures for this model, giving administrators a clear picture of what the unit can deliver before it enters service. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, so deployment follows the same procedures as other Cisco hardware already running in the environment.
Typical deployments include perimeter protection with stateful inspection, branch-office security with VPN and threat prevention, and data-center north-south traffic filtering. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “ASA 5508-X with FirePOWER services, 8GE Data, 1GE Mgmt, AC, DES”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the ASA5508-K8. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Perimeter Security
Stateful inspection and threat prevention at the edge.
Branch Protection
Secure branch offices with VPN and UTM.
Data Center
High-throughput filtering for north-south traffic.
Buying a Pre-Owned ASA5508-K8
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
ASA5508-K8 Specification | |
Product Number | ASA5508-K8 |
Product Description | ASA 5508-X with FirePOWER services, 8GE Data, 1GE Mgmt, AC, DES |
Throughput: Application Control (AVC) | 450 Mbps |
Throughput: Application Control (AVC) and IPS | 250 Mbps |
Maximum concurrent sessions | 100,000 |
Maximum New Connections per second | 10,000 |
Supported applications | More than 3,000 |
URL categories | 80+ |
Number of URLs categorized | More than 280 million |
Centralized configuration, logging, monitoring, and reporting | Multi-device Cisco Security Manager (CSM) and Cisco Firepower Management Center |
On-Device Management | ASDM (version 7.3 or higher required) |
Feature | Cisco ASA 5508-X w/ FirePOWER Services |
Stateful inspection throughput (maximum) | 1 Gbps |
Stateful inspection throughput (multiprotocol) | 500 Mbps |
Triple Data Encryption Standard/ | 175 Mbps |
Users/nodes | Unlimited |
IPsec site-to-site VPN peers | 100 |
Cisco AnyConnect Plus/Apex VPN maximum simultaneous connections | 100 |
Virtual interfaces (VLANs) | 50 |
Security contexts(included; maximum) | 2; 5 |
High availability | Active/ |
Integrated Wireless Access Point (See Cisco AP 702 datasheet for WiFi technical details) | N/A |
Expansion slot | N/A |
User-accessible Flash slot | No |
USB 2.0 ports | USB port type ‘A’, High Speed 2.0 |
Integrated I/O | 8 x 1GE |
Expansion I/O | N/A |
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Dedicated management port | Yes (To be shared with FirePOWER Services), 10/100/1000 |
Serial ports | 1 RJ-45 and Mini USB console |
Solid-state drive | 80 GB mSata |
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Memory | 8 GB |
System flash | 8 GB |
System bus | Multibus architecture |
Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40 °C) |
Relative humidity | 10 to 90 percent noncondensing |
Altitude | Designed and tested for 0 to 10,000 ft (3048 m) |
Acoustic | 41.6 A-weighted decibels (dBA) type |
67.2 dBA max | |
Temperature | -13 to 158ºF (-25 to 70ºC) |
Relative humidity | 10 to 90 percent noncondensing |
Altitude | Designed and tested for 0 to 15,000 ft (4572 m) |
AC range line voltage | External, 90 to 240 volts alternating current (VAC) |
AC normal line voltage | 91 to 240 VAC |
AC current | 0.25AC amps |
AC frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Dual-power supplies | None |
DC domestic line voltage | N/A |
DC international line voltage | N/A |
DC current | N/A |
Steady state | 12V @3.0A |
Maximum | 12V @ 5A |
Maximum | 123 Btu/hr |
Form factor | 1 rack unit (RU), 19-in. rack-mountable |
Dimensions(H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.2 x 11.288 in.(4.369 x 43.688 x 28.672 cm) |
Weight (with AC power supply) | 8 lb (3 kg) |
ASA5508-K8 - Deployment Notes
This ASA5508-K8 security appliance is positioned for the throughput and VPN requirements of its specific SKU tier. Confirm the firewall throughput, VPN tunnel capacity, and interface configuration of this variant against your expected traffic profile before ordering.
For refresh or migration projects, verify the software version and license entitlements applicable to this unit. Our team can confirm the installed software and hardware revision before dispatch.
Every ASA5508-K8 unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including interface status, console access and firmware state.
