Cisco ASA 5555-X Firewall Edition - Security appliance - 1GbE - 1U - rack-mountable

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 5500 series adaptive security appliance fits your network and budget while offering the same proven level of security that protects some of the largest networks at some of the most security-conscious companies in the world. The ASA 5500 series scales to meet the performance and security requirements of a wide range of network applications, to correspond with your changing needs.
The Cisco ASA 5555-X is midrange security appliance that uses 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. It is built on the same proven security platform as the rest of the ASA family of security appliances, and has been designed to deliver superior performance for exceptional operational efficiency.

• Broad and deep network security through an array of cloud- and software-based integrated security services
• Comprehensive antimalware capabilities, including antivirus, botnet traffic filter, and antispyware
• Highly effective intrusion prevention system (IPS) with Cisco global correlation
• High-performance VPN and always-on remote access
• The ability to enable additional security services quickly and easily in response to changing needs

• Robust security
  The Cisco ASA 5555-X Firewall Edition offers comprehensive firewall protection, VPN support, and high availability to ensure robust security for any organization.
• High performance
  With a firewall throughput of 4 Gbps and a VPN throughput of 700 Mbps, this security appliance ensures high performance for managing large volumes of traffic efficiently.
• Extensive connectivity
  Featuring Gigabit Ethernet data link protocol and multiple RJ-45 and USB 2.0 ports, the device provides extensive connectivity options for a variety of network setups.
• Scalable capacity
  Supporting up to 5000 IPSec VPN peers, 2 SSL VPN peers, and 1 million concurrent sessions, the Cisco ASA 5555-X is built to scale with your organization's growing security needs.
• Flexible management
  Designed for ease of management, the device includes a dedicated management port and supports up to 500 virtual interfaces (VLANs), allowing for flexible network segmentation and management.

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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.