Cisco PIX 501 3DES BUNDLE CHASSIS AND SOFTWARE 10U Specification Guide
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Feature
Benefit
Auto Update
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Provides “touchless” secure remote management of Cisco PIX Security Appliance
configuration and software images via a unique push/pull management model
configuration and software images via a unique push/pull management model
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Next-generation secure XML/HTTPS management interface can be leveraged by Cisco
and third party management applications for remote Cisco PIX Security Appliance
configuration management, inventory, software image management/deployment, and
monitoring
and third party management applications for remote Cisco PIX Security Appliance
configuration management, inventory, software image management/deployment, and
monitoring
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Supports dynamically addressed appliances in addition to firewalls with static IP
addresses
addresses
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Integrates seamlessly with Management Center for Firewalls and Auto Update Server
for robust, scalable remote management of up to 1000 Cisco PIX Security Appliances
(per management server)
for robust, scalable remote management of up to 1000 Cisco PIX Security Appliances
(per management server)
Cisco PIX command-line interface
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Allows customers to use existing Cisco IOS CLI knowledge for easy installation and
management with little additional training needed
management with little additional training needed
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Accessible through variety of methods including console port, Telnet, and SSH
Command-level authorization
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Gives businesses the ability to create up to 16 customizable administrative
roles/profiles for managing a Cisco PIX Security Appliance (for example, monitoring
only, read-only access to configuration, VPN administrator, firewall/NAT administrator,
etc.)
roles/profiles for managing a Cisco PIX Security Appliance (for example, monitoring
only, read-only access to configuration, VPN administrator, firewall/NAT administrator,
etc.)
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Leverages either the internal administrator database or outside sources via TACACS+,
such as Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS)
such as Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS)
SNMP and syslog support
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Provide remote monitoring and logging capabilities, with integration into Cisco and third-
party management applications
party management applications
Software Licenses
10-User License
The Cisco PIX 501 10-user license supports up to 10 concurrent source IP addresses from your internal network to traverse through the Cisco
PIX 501. The integrated DHCP server supports up to 32 DHCP leases. As your needs grow, both 50 user and unlimited user upgrade licenses
are available, allowing you to extend your investment in Cisco PIX 501 equipment.
50-User License
The Cisco PIX 501 50-user license supports up to 50 concurrent source IP addresses from your internal network to traverse through the Cisco
PIX 501. The integrated DHCP server supports up to 128 DHCP leases. As your needs grow, a 50-to-unlimited user upgrade license is also
available, allowing you to further extend your investment in Cisco PIX 501 equipment.
Unlimited User License
The PIX 501 unlimited user license supports an unlimited number of devices from your internal network to traverse through the Cisco PIX 501.
The integrated DHCP server supports up to 256 DHCP leases.
3DES/AES and DES Encryption Licenses
The Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance has two optional encryption licenses—one license (PIX-501-VPN-3DES) enables 168-bit 3DES and up
to 256-bit AES encryption, the other license (PIX-VPN-DES) enables 56-bit DES encryption. Both are available either at the time of ordering
the Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance, or can be obtained subsequently through Cisco.com. Note that an encryption license must be installed to
activate encryption services which are required before using certain features including VPN and secure remote management.