Data Sheet Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series Adaptive Security Appliances for Small Offices and Branch Locations A key component of the Cisco SecureX Architecture™, the Cisco® ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series Adaptive Security Appliances integrate the world’s most proven firewall with a robust suite of highly integrated, market-leading security services for networks of all sizes - small and mid-sized business with one or a few locations, large enterprises, service providers, and mission-critical data centers. The Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series deliver MultiScale™ performance and functionality with unprecedented services flexibility, including context-aware firewall capabilities, 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 and 5500-X Series were designed with this in mind. Available in a wide range of sizes and performance levels to fit your network, budget, and evolving security needs, 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. They also provide the visibility and control you need to take advantage of new applications and devices without compromising security. Features and Benefits The Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series include several models that provide the performance and cost that fit the needs of a small office, yet deliver enterprise-strength security without compromise. Like their enterprise counterparts, ASA appliances for small offices and branch locations protect critical assets through: ● Exceptional context-aware firewall capabilities that provide the visibility and granular control your enterprise needs to safely take advantage of new applications and devices1 ● Broad and deep network security through an array of cloud- and software-based integrated security services backed by Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO) ● ● Highly effective intrusion prevention system (IPS) with Cisco Global Correlation ● High-performance VPN and always-on remote access ● 1 Comprehensive antimalware capabilities, including antivirus, botnet traffic filter, and antispyware The ability to enable additional security services quickly and easily, in response to changing needs Please contact your sales representative for availability © 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 1 of 2

Cisco ASA 5512-X and 5515-X The Cisco ASA 5512-X and 5515-X are next-generation, midrange security appliances that use the Cisco SecureX Architecture for a context-aware, network-centric approach to security. This approach helps meet evolving security needs and provides multiple security services, redundant power supplies, and enables consistent security enforcement throughout the organization. In addition to comprehensive anti-malware capabilities, the ASA 5512-X and 5515-X optionally provide broad and deep network security through an array of integrated cloud- and software-based security services,...

Businesses can also extend the Cisco ASA 5505 appliance’s VPN service by enabling Cisco AnyConnect client and clientless VPN remote access to support various mobile workers and business partners. Cisco Secure Remote Access Solution deployments can scale to serve up to 25 AnyConnect and/or clientless VPN concurrent users on each Cisco ASA 5505 by installing an Essential or a Premium AnyConnect VPN license. This combination of market-leading security and VPN services, advanced networking features, flexible remote management capabilities, and future extensibility makes the Cisco ASA 5505 an excellent...

Table 1 compares the features and capacities of Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances for small offices and branch locations. Table 1. Cisco ASA 5500 Series Appliances for Small Offices and Branch Locations Feature Cisco ASA 5505; Security Plus Cisco ASA 5510; Security Plus Cisco ASA 5512-X; Security Plus Cisco ASA 5515-X Maximum Firewall Throughput Up to 150 Mbps Up to 300 Mbps 1 Gbps 1.2 Gbps 250 Mbps (Extra hardware not required) 400 Mpbs (Extra hardware not required) Up to 170 Mbps 200 Mbps 250 Mbps ● Up to 75 Mbps with AIPSSC-5 Maximum Firewall and IPS Throughput ● Up to 150...

Feature Cisco ASA 5505; Security Plus Cisco ASA 5510; Security Plus Cisco ASA 5512-X; Security Plus Cisco ASA 5515-X Temperature 32 to 104° (0 to 40° F C) 32 to 104° (0 to 40° F C) 23 to 104° (-5 to 40° F C) 23 to 104° (-5 to 40° F C) Relative Humidity 5 to 95 percent noncondensing 5 to 95 percent noncondensing 10 to 90 percent noncondensing 10 to 90 percent noncondensing Altitude Designed and tested for 0 to 9840 ft (3000 m); agency approved for 2000 m Designed and tested for 0 to 9840 ft (3000 m); agency approved for 2000 m Designed and tested for 0 to 15,000 ft (4572 m) Designed and tested...

Feature Cisco ASA 5505; Security Plus Cisco ASA 5510; Security Plus Cisco ASA 5512-X; Security Plus Cisco ASA 5515-X Safety UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, EN 60950 IEC 60950, AS/NZS60950 UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, EN 60950 IEC 60950, AS/NZS60950 IEC 60950-1: 2005, 2nd Edition EN 60950-1:2006+A11: 2009 nd UL 60950-1:2007, 2 Edition; CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, nd 2 Edition IEC 60950-1: 2005, 2nd Edition EN 60950-1:2006+A11: 2009 nd UL 60950-1:2007, 2 Edition; CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1nd 07, 2 Edition Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) CE marking, FCC Part 15 Class B, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B, VCCI...

Accurate inline prevention technologies provide unparalleled confidence to take preventive action on a broader range of threats without the risk of dropping legitimate traffic. These unique technologies offer intelligent, automated, contextual analysis of data and help ensure that businesses are getting the most out of their intrusion prevention solutions. Furthermore, the IPS SSP, AIP SSM and AIP SSC use multivector threat identification to protect the network from policy violations, vulnerability exploitations, and anomalous activity through detailed inspection of traffic in Layers 2 through...