Performance of Security Appliance
The ASA5520-K8 is a model of the Cisco ASA 5520 Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance, which is a security device that helps protect networks from a variety of threats. It is designed to provide high performance and can handle up to 1 Gbps of firewall throughput and 250,000 concurrent connections. It also includes features such as VPN support, intrusion prevention, and content security. Additionally, the -K8 denotes the version of the hardware which is the 8GB memory version.
Details Information
The Cisco ASA 5520 Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA5520-K8) is a high-performance security device designed for medium to large enterprise networks. It provides a wide range of security features, including firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention capabilities.
This product is designed to be deployed at the network edge, where it can protect the network from external threats while also providing secure access to internal resources. It features a high-performance processor, ample memory, and high-speed interfaces that allow it to handle a large number of concurrent connections and traffic.
This item supports a wide range of security features, including firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention capabilities. The firewall feature provides basic stateful inspection of inbound and outbound traffic, while the VPN feature allows for secure remote access to the network. The intrusion prevention feature provides advanced protection against network attacks and malware.
This part also supports a wide range of network protocols, including IPv4 and IPv6, as well as a variety of VPN protocols, such as IPsec, SSL, and L2TP. This allows the device to be easily integrated into existing networks, regardless of their configuration.
In addition to its security features, this product also provides advanced management and monitoring capabilities. It can be managed and configured through a web-based interface or through a command-line interface. It also supports SNMP, which allows for remote monitoring and management of the device.
Compliant Standards
This product Cisco ASA 5520 Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance is a firewall device that is compliant with various industry standards. These standards include:
- IEEE 802.3: This standard defines the physical and data link layers of Ethernet networks. This model is compliant with this standard, which means it can be used to secure Ethernet networks.
- IPv4 and IPv6: This model supports both IPv4 and IPv6, which means it can be used to secure both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
- TCP/IP: This model is compliant with the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) standard, which means it can be used to secure networks that use TCP/IP.
- SNMP: This product is compliant with the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) standard, which means it can be managed and monitored using SNMP-based tools.
- FIPS 140-2: This item is compliant with the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2, which means it has been certified as a secure device by the US government.
- PCI-DSS: This item is compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), which means it can be used to secure networks that handle credit card transactions.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: ASA5520-K8
- Product Series 5500
- Product Model ASA 5520
- Product Name ASA 5520 VPN/Firewall
- Product Type Network Security/Firewall Appliance
- SKU: ASA5520-K8
Technical Information
- Virtualization -
- 280000 x Concurrent Session
- 750 x IPSec VPN Peer
- 9000 x Concurrent Session
- 20 x Security Context
- 2 x Security Context
- 2 x SSL VPN Peer
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Ports 5
- USB Yes
- Management Port Yes
Network & Communication
- Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet
- Network Standard 10/100Base-TX
- Network Standard 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 2
- Expansion Slot Type SSM
- Number of SSM Slots 1
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Memory
- Standard Memory 512 MB
- Flash Memory 64 MB
- Memory Card Supported CompactFlash (CF) Card
Power Description
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
Dimensions & Weight
- Compatible Rack Unit 1U
- Form Factor Rack-mountable
- Height 1.8 Inch
- Width 17.5 Inch
- Depth 14.3 Inch
- Weight (Approximate) 20 lb
About Refurbished Products
A proper network security appliance is able to provide you with threat defence, new malware protection, insightful reporting, application control, and more in one solution.
With organizations getting more and more reliant on software for automation and streamlining operations, users are getting strong emotional attachments to their vendors and applications. Advanced-level appliances are thus needed to maintain the relationship between you, as an end-user, and the vendors.
Security appliances can be defined as any server appliance form that is created for the protection of your computer networks from undesired traffic. There are various types of security appliances in the market. Some of them include:
- Preventative devices: These scan networks and recognize probable security issues like vulnerability assessment appliances and penetration testing.
- Passive devices: Sense and report undesired traffic. An example is intrusion detection appliances.
- Unified Threat Management (UTM): Appliances bring together features making one system like content filtering, some firewalls, and web caching.
- Active devices: These block undesired traffic. Examples of such are anti-virus scanning devices, content filtering devices, and firewalls.
Here at AllHDD, you can find the best network security appliance by choosing from our wide variety of options, we have different products with 1 port, 2 ports, 3 ports, and up to 24 ports!
Security Appliances
There is a wide variety of appliances in the market which address most of the security concerns out there. The challenge is that all vendors claim they are able to achieve what your security requirements are. The preference is that this is done via wireless connection.
It would be great if the claims are determined to a particular degree by an independent body. The body would conduct benchmark tests to guarantee your safety if making some assumptions.
Efficiency of Security Appliances
A massive amount of code is employed in the creation of security appliances like IPS or IDS. Buffer overflows probability against a product management interface ( management module) like this one is very high. Purchasing a product like this is essential in the hostile and complex computer environment of today.
You need to be aware of the existence of exploitable problems linked with a snort. Snort is the leading Open Source Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) around the globe. It utilizes a string of rules that aid in the definition of malicious activity on the network. It then uses the rules to locate packets matching against the activities and generates you, as the user, alerts.
Snort may be positioned inline to break off these packets. It has three main uses: Like a packet sniffer such as tcpdump, like a complete network intrusion prevention system, or like a packet logger essential in debugging network traffic. You can download Snort and configure it for your business or personal use.
VPN in Security Appliances
A VPN device is a network appliance fitted with advanced security features. VPN appliance, also referred to as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), is effectively a router offering you firewall protection, authorization, load balancing, and encryption for Virtual Private Networks.
It is a network device that uses a public telecommunication framework like the Internet to offer individual users or remote offices secured proprietary data access. One of the commonly used conventions for the management of message transmission security on the internet is SSL. An ideal VPN device should provide multi-platform functionality and central management. It should also be compatible with all crucial network applications.
Security Appliances License
In networking, a network license facilitates many users on one particular TCP/IP network to have shared access to product licenses. The installed Network License Manager (NLM) controls the issuance of licenses to users.
On starting an Autodesk product, you are required to have a license from the license server via the network. If you have a license, NLM will allocate the computer and user starting the program a license. One thus decreases the number of licenses available on the server by one.
Warranty
ALLHDD guarantees that the products will not have defects in material that will affect the product's functionality during the Standard Warranty Period. The warranty period starts when the merchandise/items from our warehouse.
What does ALLHDD.Com warranty cover?
30-days to 3 years warranty:
Replacement or refund. In the case of material defects, we will try to replace the product first. The product will be replaced before the expiration of the original warranty. For any failure of hardware, if we cannot process the replacement of the product(s)/model(s), we will refund the original selling/invoiced price. The shipping costs and sales tax, if any, are non-refundable. ALLHDD retains the right to decide whether the item(s) will process for replacement or refund.
What is not covered by our warranty?
The reason why our warranty does not cover any problem caused by the following conditions:
(a) misuse of hardware; accidental damage; carelessness product(s) damage; shock; temperature beyond the specification of any product; faulty installation; operation; modification of goods;
(b) any misuse outside the instructions in the user manual for any specific product;
(c) damaged caused by other hardware or equipment. The warranty will void if the item is returned with physical damage, damage to the retail box, removed from the box, counterfeit labels/labelled by them, or any modifications of internal and external covers. Data loss or damages to any other equipment we do not cover by our offered warranty.
What is the Manufacturer/Brand Warranty?
In general, a manufacturer's warranty service/support is a written guarantee to the buyer of a product. Its terms assure the replacement or repair of the product, if necessary, within a specified period after the purchase (2-5 years depending on the brand/manufacturer). It is typically included in the price of the product. Products are brand new and sealed and the original manufacturer box is complete with the Manufacturer's genuine warranty. For most of the brand new/retail products that come with the manual and box, exceptions may apply (i.e., Cisco, Juniper Networks).
For the server parts (i.e., Dell, HPE) to get Full coverage of the warranty server must have a full 3- 5 years warranty. However, ALLHDD.COM will cover the warranty duration if any Manufacturer doesn't support the advertised warranty and there is no refund for those.
Final Sale items are non-returnable/refundable in any situation. Any question? please ask our team before the shipment.
Important notes:
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Delivery
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