Description
Features and specifications
The ASA5585-S10X-K9 is a high-performance security appliance from Cisco that provides advanced network security and threat prevention capabilities. Here are some of its key features and specifications:
- Performance: The ASA5585-S10X-K9 delivers up to 20 Gbps of firewall throughput and up to 7 Gbps of IPS throughput, making it suitable for large enterprise networks with high traffic volumes.
- Scalability: The device is highly scalable and can support up to 10 10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces or up to 20 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
- Security Features: The device provides a range of advanced security features, including intrusion prevention, malware protection, URL filtering, and VPN capabilities.
- High Availability: The ASA5585-S10X-K9 supports multiple high availability options, including active/standby failover and active/active clustering, to ensure maximum uptime and availability.
- Management: The device can be managed through the Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) or through the command line interface (CLI) using SSH or Telnet.
- Integration: The ASA5585-S10X-K9 integrates with a range of Cisco security and networking solutions, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco TrustSec, and Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC).
- Power Consumption: The device has a maximum power consumption of 850 watts and supports both AC and DC power input options.
Future Trends and Developments
The ASA5585-S10X-K9 Cisco 5585-X Network Security Appliance is a mature product that has been on the market for several years. While it is unlikely to see significant developments in terms of hardware or new features, there are some potential future trends and developments that could impact the device and its usage in enterprise networks:
- Cloud Integration: As more organizations move their workloads to cloud environments, security appliances like the ASA5585-S10X-K9 may need to evolve to provide better integration with cloud services and architectures. This could include the ability to manage security policies and configurations through cloud-based portals, as well as more robust support for hybrid cloud environments.
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN): The increasing adoption of SDN technologies may also impact the role and functionality of traditional security appliances like the ASA5585-S10X-K9. SDN architectures may allow for more dynamic and automated security policies and configurations, which could reduce the need for manual configuration of security appliances.
- Advanced Threat Protection: As cyber threats become more sophisticated and complex, security appliances like the ASA5585-S10X-K9 may need to evolve to provide more advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities. This could include the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to better identify and respond to emerging threats.
- Network Automation: The ongoing trend towards network automation and orchestration could also impact the ASA5585-S10X-K9 and other security appliances. Automation tools could simplify the management and configuration of security policies, as well as streamline the deployment and integration of new security technologies.
Management and Troubleshooting
Management of the ASA5585-S10X-K9 Cisco 5585-X Network Security Appliance can be done through the Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) or through the command line interface (CLI) using SSH or Telnet. The ASDM is a graphical user interface that provides a centralized management platform for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the device. The CLI provides more advanced configuration options and allows for more detailed troubleshooting, but requires a greater level of technical expertise.
To troubleshoot the ASA5585-S10X-K9, here are some general steps to follow:
- Verify connectivity: Check to ensure that the device is properly connected to the network and that there are no connectivity issues.
- Review logs: Review the device logs to identify any error messages or warnings that may indicate a problem. The logs can be accessed through the ASDM or CLI.
- Verify configurations: Check the device configurations to ensure that they are correct and that there are no configuration errors.
- Verify security policies: Check the security policies to ensure that they are properly configured and that there are no policy conflicts.
- Perform packet captures: Perform packet captures on the device to identify any traffic issues or anomalies.
- Perform hardware diagnostics: If all other troubleshooting steps have been exhausted, perform hardware diagnostics to check for any hardware failures.
General Information
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: ASA5585-S10X-K9
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Series: 5500
- Product Model: 5585-X
- Product Name: 5585-X Security Plus Firewall Edition
- Product Type: Network Security/Firewall Appliance
Technical Information:
- Functionality: Application Security
- Virtualization:
- 5000 x IPSec VPN Peer
- 750000 x Concurrent Connection
- 50 x Security Context
- 250 x 802.1Q VLAN Support
- 50000 x Connections Per Second
Interfaces/Ports:
- Total Number of Ports: 8
- USB: Yes
- Management Port: Yes
Network & Communication:
- Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Standard: 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions:
- Number of Total Expansion Slots: 4
- Expansion Slot Type: SFP+
- Number of SFP+ Slots: 2
Management & Protocols:
- Manageable: Yes
Memory:
- Standard Memory: 6 GB
- Flash Memory: 2 GB
Power Description:
- Input Voltage: 110 V AC
- Input Voltage: 220 V AC
- Power Source: Power Supply
