Description
Performance and Scalability
The Cisco ASA 5550 Adaptive Security Appliance is a high-performance network security device that provides advanced firewall, VPN, and content security capabilities for large enterprise and service provider networks. The ASA 5550-UC-BUN-K8 model is designed to provide comprehensive security features and services for unified communication networks, such as voice and video traffic, while maintaining high performance and scalability.
In terms of performance, the ASA 5550-UC-BUN-K8 can deliver up to 1.2 Gbps of firewall throughput and 425 Mbps of VPN throughput, which allows it to handle high volumes of network traffic with low latency and high reliability. It also supports up to 10,000 concurrent VPN connections, making it suitable for large-scale remote access and site-to-site VPN deployments.
In addition to its high performance, the ASA 5550-UC-BUN-K8 also offers scalability and flexibility. It supports up to 5000 IPsec VPN peers and up to 10 security contexts, which allows it to provide security services for multiple virtual networks or customers. It also includes multiple interface options, including gigabit Ethernet and fiber, and supports link aggregation and VLAN trunking for flexible network connectivity.
Firewall Functionality and Traffic Inspection
The ASA5550-UC-BUN-K8 Cisco ASA 5550 Adaptive Security Appliance is a comprehensive security solution that provides firewall functionality and traffic inspection. The firewall functionality of the ASA5550-UC-BUN-K8 enables it to monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic based on pre-defined rules and policies. It helps protect the network from unauthorized access, viruses, and other malicious attacks.
The ASA5550-UC-BUN-K8 also has the ability to inspect traffic at the application level. This means that it can identify and block specific types of traffic, such as peer-to-peer file sharing, streaming media, and instant messaging, which may be a security risk to the network. The ASA5550-UC-BUN-K8 can also inspect SSL and IPsec encrypted traffic, allowing it to detect and block malicious activity within encrypted sessions.
Moreover, the ASA5550-UC-BUN-K8 has advanced threat detection capabilities, such as intrusion prevention and detection, which monitor network traffic for unusual activity and behavior. These features help protect the network from targeted attacks and can provide valuable information for incident response and forensic analysis.
Features and Benefits
The ASA5550-UC-BUN-K8 Cisco ASA 5550 Adaptive Security Appliance is a high-performance security device that provides robust protection to enterprise networks against a variety of threats. This appliance is designed to meet the security needs of large-scale networks and delivers comprehensive threat protection to keep critical business data secure.
The ASA5550-UC-BUN-K8 is equipped with advanced features such as firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, and content filtering. The firewall provides protection against unauthorized access to the network, while the VPN allows secure remote access to the network. The intrusion prevention system detects and blocks malicious traffic, and the content filtering prevents access to harmful websites.
The appliance is designed for high availability and is equipped with redundant power supplies and fans to ensure that it is always up and running. It also supports multiple deployment modes, such as transparent mode and routed mode, to accommodate different network configurations.
One of the major benefits of the ASA5550-UC-BUN-K8 is its scalability. It can support up to 10 Gbps of firewall throughput, making it ideal for large-scale networks that require high-performance security. The appliance also supports up to 5,000 VPN peers, providing secure remote access to a large number of users.
Another benefit of the ASA5550-UC-BUN-K8 is its easy management. It comes with a user-friendly web-based interface that allows administrators to configure and manage the appliance easily. It also supports remote management via SSH, Telnet, or HTTPS.
General Information:
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: ASA5550-UC-BUN-K8
- Product Line: ASA
- Product Series: 5500
- Product Model: ASA 5550
- Product Name: ASA 5550 Adaptive Security Appliance UC Security Edition
- Device Type: Security appliance
Technical Information:
- RAM 4 GB
- Flash Memory 64 MB
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Performance:
- VPN throughput : 425 Mbps
- Firewall throughput : 1.2 Gbps
- Connection rate : 36000 connections per second
Capacity:
- Concurrent connections : 650000
- IPSec VPN peers : 5000
- SSL VPN peers : 2
- UC proxy sessions : 3000
- Virtual interfaces (VLANs) : 250
- VoIP Protocols MGCP, SCCP, SIP, H.323 v3, H.323 v4, H.323 v1, H.323 v2
- Power AC 120/230 V ( 47 – 63 Hz )
