Specification Overview: ASA5545-K8
Introduction
The Cisco ASA5545-K8 is part of the Cisco ASA 5500 Series Firewall Edition Bundle, designed to provide robust firewall services for secure network operations. This specification document outlines the key features, technical details, and comparisons of the ASA5545-K8 model.
Product Details
The Cisco ASA5545-K8 is equipped with firewall services, supporting 5000 IPsec VPN peers and 2 SSL VPN peers. It features 8 copper Gigabit Ethernet data ports, along with 1 copper Gigabit Ethernet management port. The appliance is powered by an AC power supply and supports Active/Active High Availability configuration. Additionally, it includes 2 security contexts and a DES license.
Front Panel LED Descriptions
The front panel of the ASA5545-K8 provides important LED indicators for system status. These indicators include BOOT, ACTIVE, PS, ALARM, VPN, HD0, and HD1, each signaling different operational states such as system booting, failover status, power supply status, alarm conditions, VPN tunnel status, and hard-disk drive activity.
Back Panel Overview
The back panel of the ASA5545-K8 features LEDs indicating various system statuses, including POWER, ALARM, BOOT, ACTIVE, VPN, HD0, and HD1. Additionally, it includes ports for connectivity such as console port, USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet data interfaces, AC socket, and management interfaces.
Comparison with Similar Models
The ASA5545-K8 is compared with the ASA5545-K9 model, highlighting similarities and differences in specifications such as firewall edition, VPN peers, throughput, memory, flash, and license types. Both models offer similar performance but differ in encryption algorithms and licensing options.
General Specification
The ASA5545-K8 is a rack-mountable security appliance with a height of 1U. It offers 8 ports for connectivity and supports wired Gigabit Ethernet data link protocol. The device boasts firewall throughput of 3 Gbps, VPN throughput of 400 Mbps (3DES/AES), and a connection rate of 30000 connections per second.
Expansion and Connectivity
The ASA5545-K8 features expansion slots and various interfaces including 8 x 1000Base-T copper ports, 1 x 1000Base-T management port, 1 x management RJ-45 port, and 2 x USB 2.0 Type A ports. It comes with a rack mounting kit and complies with several industry standards for safety and compliance.
Power and Environmental Parameters
The device is powered by an internal power supply with optional redundancy support. It requires AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) voltage and provides 400 Watts of power. The ASA5545-K8 operates within a temperature range of 23 °F to 104 °F, ensuring reliable performance in various environmental conditions.
Software and Warranty
The ASA5545-K8 comes with pre-installed drivers and utilities. It is backed by a limited warranty of 90 days, providing assurance of quality and support for the product.
