ASA5510-K8 - Cisco ASA 5500 Series Security Appliance Overview
ASA5510-K8 - Cisco ASA 5500 Series Security Appliance is a genuine network security and threat protection product from Cisco, a leading enterprise networking vendor whose Catalyst, Nexus and ISR families power campus, data-center and branch networks worldwide. Belonging to the Cisco ASA 5500 Series family, the ASA5510-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, it offers 5 ports for client, server or uplink connectivity; aggregate capacity of 300 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 5510 Security Appliance with SW, 5FE, DES, Cisco ASA 5500 Series Firewall Edition Bundles”. 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 ASA5510-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 ASA5510-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.
ASA5510-K8 Specification | |
Product Number | ASA5510-K8 |
Product Description | Cisco ASA 5510 Firewall Edition includes 5 Fast Ethernet interfaces, 250 IPsec VPN peers, 2 SSL VPN peers, DES license |
Users/Nodes | Unlimited |
Firewall Throughput | Up to 300 Mbps |
Maximum Firewall and IPS Throughput | ● Up to 150 Mbps with AIP-SSM-10 ● Up to 300 Mbps with AIP-SSM-20 |
3DES/AES VPN Throughput | Up to 170 Mbps |
IPsec VPN Peers | 250 |
SSL VPN Peers Included/ Maximum) | 2/250 |
Concurrent Connections | 50,000; 130,000 |
New Connections/ Second | 9000 |
Integrated Network Ports | 5 Fast Ethernet ports; 2 Gigabit Ethernet + 3 Fast Ethernet ports |
Virtual Interfaces (VLANs) | 50 /100 |
Security Contexts (Included/ Maximum) | 0/0 (Base); 2/5 (Security Plus) |
High Availability | Not supported; Active/Active and Active/ Standby |
Expansion Slot | 1, SSM |
User-Accessible Flash Slot | 1 |
USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
Serial Ports | 2 RJ-45, console and auxiliary |
Rack-Mountable | Yes |
Wall-Mountable | Not Available |
Security Lock Slot (for Physical Security) | Not Available |
Memory | 256 MB |
Minimum System Flash | 64 MB |
System Bus | Multibus architecture |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.75 x 7.89 x 6.87 in. (4.45 x 20.04 x 17.45 cm) |
Weight (with Power Supply) | 20.0 lb (9.07 kg) |
Safety | UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, EN 60950 IEC 60950, AS/NZS60950 |
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | CE marking, FCC Part 15 Class B, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B, VCCI Class B, EN55022 Class B, CISPR22 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 |
Industry Certifications | FIPS 140-2 Level 2. In process: Common Criteria EAL4+ US DoD Application-Level Firewall for Medium-Robustness Environments, and Common Criteria EAL4 for IPsec/SSL VPN |
ASA5510-K8 - Deployment Notes
This ASA5510-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 ASA5510-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.
ASA5510-K8 - Cisco Series Notes
This listing is part of the Cisco enterprise networking product family, sourced and tested by LinkNewNet for enterprise deployment. Cisco firewall provides stateful inspection, VPN termination, and threat defense at the network perimeter. It is commonly deployed in internet-edge, site-to-site, and remote-access roles.
Deployment guidance: When planning this ASA5510-K8 unit into a network, confirm the software image (IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS) required, the power and cooling profile, and the upstream/downstream interface types that match your existing infrastructure. For a like-for-like refresh, match the feature set of the units already in service so management and automation behave consistently.
Our Cisco reconditioning process: Every pre-owned Cisco unit at LinkNewNet passes a documented reconditioning flow before dispatch - visual inspection, internal cleaning, firmware verification, port-by-port testing, and configuration reset to factory defaults. This ensures the unit you receive operates reliably and integrates cleanly with your existing Cisco management tools.
Related models in this family: ASA5515-SSD120-K9, ASA5500X-SSD120, ASA5585-NM-4-10GE, ASA5505-50-AIP5-K8, ASA5505-GOOD-K9. Compare specifications to confirm the right port density, feature set and uplink options for your deployment.
