Cisco ASA 5525-X Firewall
Adaptive Security Appliances for Internet Edge Data

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.

Midsize businesses protecting the Internet edge require the same level of protection as large, enterprise networks. You require enterprise-strength security, but purchasing a firewall that was built to handle the performance needs and budget of a large enterprise would be unnecessary and a waste of company resources. You need a firewall that provides the performance you need at a price you can afford, without compromising security.

Cisco ASA 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X

The Cisco ASA 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X are next-generation midrange security appliances that use the Cisco SecureX framework for a context-aware approach to security that delivers multiple security services, multigigabit performance, flexible interface options, and redundant power supplies - all in a compact 1-RU form factor. These appliances optionally provide additional broad and deep network security through an array of integrated cloud- and software-based security services that utilize identity for security policy selection, with no need for additional hardware modules. 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.

With up to 4 Gbps of firewall throughput, 1,000,000 concurrent firewall connections, 50,000 connections per second, and six integrated 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet interfaces, the ASA 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-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.*
• Redundant power supplies protect against power outages.**
• Multicore enterprise-class CPUs deliver more powerful, efficient performance.
• Additional copper and SFP Gigabit Ethernet ports provide greater flexibility during network configuration.

* Available on ASA 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X
** Available on ASA 5545-X and 5555-X

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 Internet Edge Data Datasheet (PDF).

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