Description
Firewall and Network Security Policy Management
The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 is a network security appliance manufactured by Cisco that provides firewall and network security policy management capabilities for medium to large-sized organizations. Some of the key firewall and network security policy management capabilities of this appliance include:
- Centralized Management: The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 can be centrally managed through the Cisco Security Manager (CSM) or the Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM). These management tools allow administrators to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the appliance and its security policies.
- Policy-Based Management: The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 supports policy-based management, which allows administrators to define security policies based on specific criteria, such as source and destination IP addresses, ports, and protocols. Policies can be applied to individual devices or groups of devices, and can be modified or updated as needed.
- Role-Based Access Control: The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 supports role-based access control (RBAC), which allows administrators to define different levels of access for different users or groups of users. This helps ensure that only authorized users have access to the appliance and its configuration settings.
- Application Visibility and Control: The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 can provide visibility into application traffic on the network and allow administrators to control access to specific applications. This helps organizations enforce policies around the use of particular applications and reduce the risk of security breaches.
- Logging and Reporting: The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 includes logging and reporting features that allow administrators to monitor security events and generate reports on network activity. This can help identify potential security threats and ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
Remote Access VPN Configuration
The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 Cisco 8 Ports ASA 5545-X Network Security Appliance can be configured to provide remote access VPN services. Here are the general steps to configure remote access VPN on this device:
- Configure IP Addresses: First, configure the IP addresses on the device’s interfaces, including the inside interface and the outside interface.
- Create a VPN Group Policy: Next, create a group policy that defines the attributes for remote access VPN users. This includes defining the authentication method, the encryption algorithm, and the VPN tunneling protocol.
- Create a VPN Tunnel Group: After creating the group policy, create a tunnel group that specifies the attributes for a specific set of VPN users. This includes defining the group policy that the tunnel group will use, the authentication method, and the IP addresses of the remote VPN clients.
- Configure the AAA Server: To authenticate VPN users, configure the ASA to use an AAA server. This can be a RADIUS or TACACS+ server.
- Configure the VPN Connection Profile: Next, create a VPN connection profile that specifies the settings for a remote access VPN connection. This includes defining the IP address pool that will be assigned to the remote VPN clients, the authentication method, and the encryption algorithm.
- Enable VPN Access: Finally, enable VPN access by allowing inbound VPN connections on the outside interface of the ASA. This is done by configuring an access rule that permits VPN traffic to the ASA.
Routing and Switching Capabilities
The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 is primarily a network security appliance designed to provide advanced firewall and security services. However, it does offer some routing and switching capabilities that can be useful in certain network environments. Here are some of the key routing and switching capabilities of this appliance:
- Routing: The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 can perform basic routing functions, including static routing and dynamic routing using the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol. This allows it to direct traffic to the appropriate destination based on the network topology.
- VLAN Support: The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 supports virtual LANs (VLANs), which can be used to segment the network and improve security by isolating sensitive traffic. It can also route traffic between different VLANs.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 supports QoS features, such as traffic shaping and priority queuing, which can be used to prioritize traffic and ensure that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth.
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 supports the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), which can be used to prevent network loops and ensure network redundancy.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): The ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 supports the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), which can be used to bundle multiple physical interfaces into a single logical interface for increased bandwidth and redundancy.
While the ASA5545-2SSD120-K8 does offer some routing and switching capabilities, it is primarily designed to provide advanced network security services. For more advanced routing and switching functions, it may be necessary to use dedicated routing and switching equipment.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number: ASA5545-2SSD120-K8
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Series: ASA
- Product Name: 8-Ports ASA 5545-X Nework Security/Firewall Appliance
- Device Type: Security appliance
Networking
- Form Factor Rack-mountable
- Ports Qty: 8
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol IPSec
- Performance Firewall throughput: 3 Gbps ¦ VPN throughput (3DES/AES): 400 Mbps ¦ Connection rate: 30000 connections per second ¦ Firewall + intrusion prevention throughput: 900 Mbps
- Capacity IPSec VPN peers: 2500 ¦ SSL VPN peers: 2 ¦ Concurrent sessions: 750000 ¦ Virtual interfaces (VLANs): 300 ¦ Security contexts: 2
- Status Indicators Power, boot state, HDD activity, active, alarm, VPN
- Features Firewall protection, VPN support, VLAN support, High Availability
- Encryption Algorithm DES
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots 1 (total) / 1 (free) x expansion slot
- Interfaces 8 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: 12 GB
- Hard Drive: SSD 120 GB x 2
Power
- Power Device: Internal power supply
- Installed Qty: 1
- Max Supported Qty: 2
- Power Redundancy: Optional
- Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
- Power Provided: 450 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
Miscellaneous
- Rack Mounting Kit Included
- Compliant Standards C-Tick, EN 61000-3-2, ICES-003, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, CISPR 22, EMC, EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1 Second Edition, FCC Part 15 B Class A, VCCI V-3, KC, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 Second Edition
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