Cisco ASA 5515-X Firewall
Adaptive Security Appliances for Small Offices and Branch Locations

Overview:

The Cisco ASA 5500-X Series next-generation midrange security appliances uses the Cisco SecureX framework to provide a context-aware approach to security. These next-generation security appliances deliver multiple security services, multigigabit performance, flexible interface options, and redundant power supplies—all in a compact 1-RU form factor. The Cisco ASA 5500-X Series midrange security appliances provides additional network security through optional integrated cloud- and software-based security services that use identity for security policy selection, requiring no additional hardware modules. Built on the same proven security platform as the rest of the ASA family of security appliances, the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series midrange security appliances delivers superior performance for exceptional operational efficiency.

A key component of the Cisco® SecureX Framework, the Cisco ASA 5500 Series integrates the world's most proven firewall with a robust suite of highly integrated, market-leading security services for networks of all sizes - small and midsize business with one or a few locations, large enterprises, service providers, and mission-critical data centers. The Cisco ASA 5500 Series delivers MultiScale™ performance and functionality with unprecedented services flexibility, modular scalability, feature extensibility, and lower deployment and operations costs.

You need a firewall that meets small-office performance and cost needs yet delivers enterprise-strength security. The Cisco ASA 5500 Series was designed with this in mind. Available in a wide range of sizes and performance levels to fit your network and budget, all models deliver the same proven level of security that protects the networks of some of the largest and most security-conscious companies in the world.

Cisco ASA 5512-X and 5515-X

The Cisco ASA 5512-X and 5515-X midrange security appliances use the Cisco SecureX framework for a context-aware, network-centric approach to security that enables consistent security enforcement throughout the organization. They are built on the same proven security platform as the rest of the ASA family of security appliances, and have been designed to deliver superior performance for exceptional operational efficiency. In addition to comprehensive antimalware capabilities, the ASA 5512-X and 5515-X optionally provide additional broad and deep network security through an array of integrated cloud- and software-based security services, including Cisco ScanSafe Cloud Web Security and the only context-aware IPS - with no need for additional hardware modules.

With up to 1.2 Gbps of firewall throughput, 250,000 concurrent firewall connections, 15,000 connections per second, and 6 integrated 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet interfaces, the ASA 5512-X and 5515-X are excellent choices for businesses requiring a high-performance, cost-effective, extensible security solution that can grow with their changing needs.

Business Benefits:

The Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Firewall Edition provides the security and connectivity services that helps your business with:

• 4X increase in firewall throughput protects users as their current and future data consumption demands increase.
• Additional security services can be enabled quickly and easily, without requiring additional hardware.
• Dedicated IPS hardware accelerates responses against security threats.
• Multicore enterprise-class CPUs deliver more powerful, efficient performance.
• Additional copper and SFP Gigabit Ethernet ports provide greater flexibility during network configuration.

Technical Specifications:

Cisco ASA 5500-X Series
Firewall	Cisco ASA 5512-X	Cisco ASA 5515-X	Cisco ASA 5525-X	Cisco ASA 5545-X	Cisco ASA 5555-X
Firewall Throughput	1 Gbps	1.2 Gbps	2 Gbps	3 Gbps	4 Gbps
Real-World Firewall Throughput (EMIX)	500 Mbps	600 Mbps	1 Gbps	1.5 Gbps	2 Gbps
Maximum Firewall Connections	100,000	250,000	500,000	750,000	1,000,000
Maximum Firewall Connections/Second	10,000	15,000	30,000	30,000	50,000
Packets/Second (64-byte)	450,000	500,000	700,000	900,000	1,100,000
VLANs	50	100	200	300	500
ASA OS	64-bit	64-bit	64-bit	64-bit	64-bit
IPS
Intrusion Prevention	Yes (no hardware module required)
Firewall + IPS Throughput	250 Mbps	400 Mbps	600 Mbps	900 Mbps	1.3 Gbps
VPN
Maximum 3DES/AES VPN Throughput	200 Mbps	250 Mbps	300 Mbps	400 Mbps	700 Mbps
Maximum Site-to-Site and IPsec IKEv1 Client VPN User Sessions	250	250	750	2500	5000
Maximum Cisco AnyConnect or Clientless VPN User Sessions	250	250	750	2500	5000
Bundled SSL VPN User Sessions	2	2	2	2	2
Hardware
CPU
Memory (RAM)	4 GB	8 GB	8 GB	12 GB	16 GB
Flash	4 GB	8 GB	8 GB	8 GB	8 GB
Integrated Network (GE) Ports	6	6	8	8	8
Dedicated Management (GE) Port	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum Network Ports	12	12	14	14	14
Interface Card Slots	1	1	1	1	1
Interface Card Options	6-port 10/100/1000, 6-port GE SFP SX, LH, LX
USB 2.0 Ports	2	2	2	2	2
Serial Console	1	1	1	1	1
Redundant Power	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Power Supply Type	AC	AC	AC	AC	AC
Power Supply	400W	400W	400W	450W	450W
Physical Specifications
Form Factor	1 RU, 19-in. rack-mountable
Rack-mounting options	Brackets included (slide rails optional)			Slide rails included
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.67 x 16.7 x 15.6 in. (4.24 x 42.9 x 39.5 cm)			1.67 x 16.7 x 19.1 in. (4.24 x 42.9 x 48.4 cm)
Weight	13.39 lb (6.07 kg)	13.39 lb (6.07 kg)	14.92 lb (6.77 kg)	16.82 lb (7.63 kg) with single power supply 18.86 lb (8.55 Kg) with dual power supply

Documentation:

Download the Cisco ASA 5500 Series for SMO and Branch Locations Datasheet (PDF).

Download the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Specsheet (PDF).