Cisco ASA 5525-X ASA5525-SSD120-K9 Data Sheet

 

 

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Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next Generation Firewalls 

The Cisco ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X are next-generation firewalls that combine the most 

widely deployed stateful inspection firewall in the industry with a comprehensive suite of next-generation network 

security services - for comprehensive security without compromise. They provide multiple security services and 

redundant power supplies and enable consistent security enforcement throughout the organization. In addition to 

comprehensive stateful inspection firewall capabilities, optional features include integrated cloud- and software-

based security services - Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC), Cisco Web Security Essentials (WSE), 

Cisco Cloud Web Security (CWS), and IPS. Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls are managed by 

r. These models range in their performance and throughput capabilities not only in the hardware 

platforms but also in the services and number of users that can be supported on each model. Depending on the 

customer requirements and performance needs, they can be deployed at small office, Internet edge, and even data 

center locations. 

This series of next-generation firewalls is built on the same proven security platform as the rest of the ASA Family 

of firewalls and delivers exceptional application visibility and control along with superior performance and 

operational efficiency. These firewalls provide next-generation services that make it possible to take advantage of 

new applications and devices without compromising security. Unlike other firewalls, the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series 

keeps pace with rapidly evolving needs by offering end-to-end network intelligence gained from combining the 

visibility of local traffic with in-depth global network intelligence. The Cisco ASA 5500-X Series is supported by: 

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Table 1 compares the features and capacities of the different ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls for 

small offices, branch locations, and Internet edge deployments. 

Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls  

 

 

 

 

 

1 Gbps 

1.2 Gbps 

2 Gbps 

3 Gbps 

4 Gbps 

500 Mbps 

600 Mbps 

1 Gbps 

1.5 Gbps 

2 Gbps 

250 Mbps 
(extra hardware not 
required) 

400 Mbps 
(extra hardware not 
required) 

600 Mbps 

900 Mbps 
(extra hardware not 
required) 

1.3 Gbps 
(extra hardware not 
required) 

                                                 

2

 Maximum throughput measured with UDP traffic under ideal conditions. 

3

 Multiprotocol = Traffic profile consisting primarily of TCP-based protocols/applications like HTTP, SMTP, FTP, IMAPv4, 

BitTorrent, and DNS. 

4

 Firewall traffic that does not go through the IPS service can have higher throughput.