Description
Features and Benefits
The Cisco ASA 5512-X Security Appliance is a firewall and security device designed for small to medium-sized businesses. The ASA5512-IPS-K8 model includes a built-in Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) that provides additional protection against network threats. Here are some of the key features and benefits of the ASA5512-IPS-K8:
Features:
- Firewall: The ASA5512-IPS-K8 includes a stateful firewall that inspects traffic at the application layer, providing granular control over network traffic.
- VPN: The device supports both client-to-site and site-to-site VPNs, allowing remote workers to access the network securely.
- IPS: The built-in IPS can detect and block attacks in real-time, providing additional protection against network threats.
- Advanced Malware Protection (AMP): The device can also be configured to use Cisco’s AMP technology, which can detect and block advanced malware and other threats.
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) decryption: The ASA5512-IPS-K8 can decrypt SSL-encrypted traffic for deeper inspection.
Benefits:
- Easy to deploy: The ASA5512-IPS-K8 is easy to install and configure, with a user-friendly interface and step-by-step wizards.
- Comprehensive security: The device provides multiple layers of protection against network threats, including a stateful firewall, IPS, and AMP.
- High-performance: The ASA5512-IPS-K8 is designed to handle high levels of network traffic, providing fast and reliable performance.
- Scalable: The device can be scaled up or down to meet the needs of growing businesses.
- Simplified management: The device can be centrally managed through Cisco’s Security Manager software, providing a unified view of network security.
- Cost-effective: The ASA5512-IPS-K8 is a cost-effective solution for small to medium-sized businesses that need enterprise-level security features.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics of the ASA5512-IPS-K8 Cisco ASA 5512-X Security Appliance depend on several factors, including the configuration, the number of users, the type of traffic, and the security features enabled. Here are some of the key performance metrics for the ASA5512-IPS-K8:
- Firewall Throughput: The device can handle up to 1.2 Gbps of firewall throughput, which is the rate at which it can inspect and process network traffic.
- IPS Throughput: The built-in Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) can handle up to 500 Mbps of throughput, which is the rate at which it can detect and block network threats.
- VPN Throughput: The device can handle up to 200 Mbps of VPN throughput, which is the rate at which it can encrypt and decrypt VPN traffic.
- Concurrent Connections: The ASA5512-IPS-K8 can support up to 100,000 concurrent connections, which is the number of connections the device can handle simultaneously.
- New Connections per Second: The device can establish up to 8,000 new connections per second, which is the rate at which it can process new connection requests.
- Security Contexts: The ASA5512-IPS-K8 can support up to 2 security contexts, which is the number of virtual firewalls that can be created on the device.
Deployment Scenarios
The ASA5512-IPS-K8 Cisco ASA 5512-X Security Appliance can be deployed in a variety of scenarios depending on the security and networking requirements of an organization. Here are some of the deployment scenarios for the ASA5512-IPS-K8:
- Small to medium-sized business (SMB) network security: The ASA5512-IPS-K8 is designed for SMBs that need a comprehensive security solution to protect their network from threats. It can be deployed as the primary security device at the network perimeter, providing firewall, IPS, and VPN capabilities.
- Remote worker VPN access: The device can be configured to provide secure remote access to employees who work remotely or travel frequently. The device supports both client-to-site and site-to-site VPNs, allowing remote workers to access the network securely.
- Branch office network security: The ASA5512-IPS-K8 can be deployed at branch offices to provide network security and VPN connectivity back to the main office. This allows remote offices to securely access resources on the corporate network.
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) security: The device can be deployed in a VPC environment to provide security for cloud-based applications and resources. The device can also be integrated with Cisco’s Cloud Web Security service to provide additional security for web traffic.
- Data center network security: The ASA5512-IPS-K8 can be deployed in a data center to provide network security for critical business applications and resources. It can be used to segment network traffic, enforce security policies, and provide VPN connectivity for remote workers.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: ASA5512-IPS-K8
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line: ASA
- Product Series: 5500
- Product Model: ASA 5512-X
- Product Name: ASA 5512-X with IPS, SW, 6GE Data, 1GE Mgmt
- Device Type: Security appliance
Technical Information
- Form Factor Rack-mountable
- Ports Qty: 6
- Connectivity: Technology Wired
- Data Link Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet
- Performance: Firewall throughput: 1 Gbps ¦ VPN throughput (3DES/AES): 200 Mbps ¦ Connection rate: 10000 connections per second ¦ Firewall + intrusion prevention throughput: 250 Mbps
- Capacity: IPSec VPN peers: 250 ¦ SSL VPN peers: 2 ¦ Concurrent sessions: 100000 ¦ Virtual interfaces (VLANs): 50 ¦ Security contexts: 2
- Status: Indicators Power, HDD activity, active, alarm
- Features: Firewall protection, VPN support, VLAN support, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- Encryption Algorithm DES
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots 1 (total) / 1 (free) x expansion slot
- Interfaces 6 x 1000Base-T – RJ-45 ¦ 1 x 1000Base-T (management) – RJ-45 ¦ 1 x management – RJ-45 ¦ 2 x USB 2.0 – Type A
- Processor / Memory / Storage:
- RAM 4 GB
Power:
- Power Device Internal power supply
- Installed Qty 1
- Max Supported Qty 1
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Software / System Requirements:
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
Miscellaneous:
- Rack Mounting Kit Included
- Compliant Standards VCCI, C-Tick, EN 61000-3-2, ICES-003, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, CISPR 22, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, FCC Part 15 B Class A, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, ANSI C63.4-2009
