Specification Overview: ASA5515-K9
Introduction
The Cisco ASA5515-K9 is a cornerstone of the Cisco ASA 5500 Series Firewall Edition Bundle, offering robust security features tailored for small to mid-size enterprises or branch offices. This document outlines key features, technical specifications, and a comparison with similar models.
Product Details
The ASA5515-K9 supports Active/Active and Active/Standby failover configurations, enhancing firewall redundancy. With a stateful inspection throughput of 1.2 Gbps and support for 250 IPsec VPN peers, it ensures secure connectivity and high availability for diverse network environments. The appliance features a single expansion slot for added flexibility.
LED Descriptions
Table 2 elucidates the descriptions of the front panel LEDs, including BOOT, ACTIVE, PS, ALARM, VPN, and HD. These indicators provide crucial insights into system diagnostics, operational status, and potential issues.
Comparison with Similar Models
The ASA5515-K9 is juxtaposed with the ASA5506-K9 and ASA5508-K9 models, highlighting disparities in interfaces, throughput, memory, and flash. Notably, the ASA5515-K9 offers superior stateful inspection throughput and VPN throughput compared to its counterparts.
Licenses
Table 3 enumerates the recommended licenses for the ASA5515-K9, including AnyConnect Essentials VPN Licenses, Cisco VPN Licenses, Unified Communications Licenses, IPS Security Services Processors, and Botnet Traffic Filter Licenses. These licenses enable additional features and functionalities tailored to specific business requirements.
Specification Details
The ASA5515-K9 boasts impressive security features, including a stateful inspection throughput of 1.2 Gbps and support for 250 IPsec site-to-site VPN peers. With integrated application control, URL categorization, and centralized management capabilities, it provides comprehensive protection against evolving threats.
Environmental Parameters
Engineered to operate within a temperature range of -13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C) and relative humidity of 10 to 90 percent, the ASA5515-K9 ensures reliability in diverse environmental conditions. It complies with stringent safety standards and is designed for seamless integration into rack-mountable configurations.
Power Requirements
The ASA5515-K9 supports both AC and DC power options, with AC line voltage ranging from 100 to 240 VAC and DC line voltage ranging from -40.5 to -72 VDC. It consumes a maximum power of 70W and dissipates heat efficiently to maintain optimal performance.
Form Factor and Dimensions
With a form factor of 1RU and dimensions of 1.67 x 16.7 x 15.6 inches (4.24 x 42.9 x 39.5 cm), the ASA5515-K9 is designed for seamless integration into standard 19-inch rack-mountable configurations, ensuring minimal footprint and maximum scalability.
