Description
Features and Benefits
The Cisco ASA-IC-6GE-CU-C 6 Ports 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 100MBPS Interface Card is an expansion module for certain models of Cisco ASA firewalls. Here are some of its key features and benefits:
Features:
- 6 ports of 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet connectivity, providing high-speed connectivity for a range of network applications.
- Support for link aggregation and failover, enabling redundancy and increased network availability.
- Support for VLAN tagging and trunking, allowing for flexible network design and traffic management.
- Support for jumbo frames, enabling more efficient data transfer and reduced network overhead.
- Compatibility with a range of Cisco ASA firewall models, including the ASA 5500-X series and ASA 5585-X series.
Benefits:
- Increased network connectivity and capacity, allowing for more devices and users to connect to the network.
- High-speed Ethernet connectivity, enabling fast data transfer and low latency for demanding network applications.
- Redundancy and failover support, helping ensure network availability and minimizing downtime.
- Flexible network design and traffic management options, allowing for customized network configurations and optimized traffic flow.
- Compatibility with a range of Cisco ASA firewall models, providing a scalable and modular approach to network expansion.
Configuring and Managing
To configure and manage the Cisco ASA-IC-6GE-CU-C 6 Ports 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 100MBPS Interface Card, you can use the Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) or the Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI). Here are some basic steps to configure and manage the interface card using the CLI:
- Connect to the ASA firewall using the console cable or through Telnet or SSH.
- Enter privileged mode by typing “enable” and entering the password.
- Enter global configuration mode by typing “conf t”.
- Configure the interface card by assigning IP addresses, VLANs, and other settings using the “interface” command. For example, to configure interface 0/0, type “interface GigabitEthernet0/0” and then enter the desired configuration settings.
- Save the configuration by typing “wr mem” to write the changes to non-volatile memory.
- Verify the configuration by typing “show interface” to display the interface configuration details.
To manage the Cisco ASA-IC-6GE-CU-C 6 Ports 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 100MBPS Interface Card, you can use various management tools provided by the Cisco ASA firewall. Here are some common management tasks:
- Monitor network traffic and performance by using the monitoring tools provided by the Cisco ASA firewall, such as the ASDM Dashboard or CLI commands like “show interface” or “show traffic”.
- Configure and manage VLANs by using the “vlan” command or ASDM’s VLAN Management Wizard.
- Configure link aggregation and failover settings by using the “interface” command or ASDM’s Interface Configuration Wizard.
- Configure Quality of Service (QoS) settings to prioritize network traffic by using the “policy-map” command or ASDM’s QoS Policy Wizard.
- Monitor and manage security settings, such as access control policies and firewall rules, using the ASDM or CLI commands like “show access-list” or “show running-config”.
Network Topologies Supported
The Cisco ASA-IC-6GE-CU-C 6 Ports 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 100MBPS Interface Card can support various network topologies, depending on how it is configured and connected to other network devices. Here are some of the network topologies that are supported by this interface card:
- Star Topology: This is the most common topology in which each device is connected to a central switch. The Cisco ASA-IC-6GE-CU-C interface card can be connected to a switch using Ethernet cables to enable communication between devices on the network.
- Ring Topology: In this topology, each device is connected to two other devices in a circular chain. The Cisco ASA-IC-6GE-CU-C interface card can be connected to other devices in the network to form a ring topology using redundant links for fault tolerance.
- Bus Topology: In this topology, all devices are connected to a single communication line called a bus. The Cisco ASA-IC-6GE-CU-C interface card can be connected to a bus network using a hub or a switch with the appropriate configuration.
- Mesh Topology: In this topology, each device is connected to every other device in the network, forming a fully interconnected network. The Cisco ASA-IC-6GE-CU-C interface card can be used to connect multiple devices together in a mesh topology using redundant links to provide high availability and fault tolerance.
General Information about this Cisco ASA-IC-6GE-CU-C
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part Number or SKU# ASA-IC-6GE-CU-C
- Type: Expansion
Module
Key Feature of 6 Ports Expansion Module
- Application/Usage Data Networking
- Total Number of Ports: 6
- Connector Type RJ-45
- Interfaces/Ports Details 6 x RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T LAN
Performance for 100MBPS Interface Card Module
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate 100MBPS
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 1.6Inch
- Width: 5.3Inch
- Depth: 9.1Inch
- Weight (Approximate): 1Lbs
Compatibility
- Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances
