Upsell Guide—

Migrating Cisco PIX Requests to Cisco ASA 5500 Sales

At-A-Glance

Cisco PIX 515E

ASA5510-SEC-BUN-K9

5822724

Cisco ASA 5510 Firewall Edition, Security Plus, 5 Fast Ethernet ports, 250 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, Active/Standby high availability, 3DES/AES

UR/FO/FO-AA

 

 

 

ASA5510-AIP10-K9

5822732

Cisco ASA 5510 IPS Edition, AIP-SSM-10, firewall services, 250 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, 3 Fast Ethernet ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5510-CSC10-K9

6519524

Cisco ASA 5510 Anti-X Edition, CSC-SSM-10, 50-user antivirus/anti-spyware with 1-yr subscription, firewall services, 250 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN

 

 

 

peers, 3 Fast Ethernet ports

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5510-CSC20-K9

6574136

Cisco ASA 5510 Anti-X Edition, CSC-SSM-20, 500-user antivirus/anti-spyware with 1-yr subscription, firewall services, 250 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN

 

 

 

peers, 3 Fast Ethernet ports

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5510-SSL50-K9

6574101

Cisco ASA 5510 SSL/IPsec VPN Edition, 250 IPsec VPN and 50 SSL VPN peers, firewall services, 3 Fast Ethernet ports

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5510-SSL100-K9

6574110

Cisco ASA 5510 SSL/IPsec VPN Edition, 250 IPsec VPN and 100 SSL VPN peers, firewall services, 3 Fast Ethernet ports

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5510-SSL250-K9

6574128

Cisco ASA 5510 SSL/IPsec VPN Edition, 250 IPsec VPN and 250 SSL VPN peers, firewall services, 3 Fast Ethernet ports

 

 

 

 

Cisco PIX 520

ASA5520-K8

Cisco ASA 5520 Firewall Edition, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports + 1 Fast Ethernet interface, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, Active/Active and

(End of Life as of

 

 

Active/Standby high availability, DES

June 2006)

 

 

 

ASA5520-BUN-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 Firewall Edition, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports + 1 Fast Ethernet interface, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, Active/Active and

 

 

 

 

Active/Standby high availability, 3DES/AES

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-AIP10-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 IPS Edition, AIP-SSM-10, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-AIP20-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 IPS Edition, AIP-SSM-20, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-CSC10-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 Anti-X Edition, CSC-SSM-10, 50-user antivirus/anti-spyware with 1-yr subscription, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN

 

 

 

peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-CSC20-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 Anti-X Edition, CSC-SSM-20, 500-user antivirus/anti-spyware with 1-yr subscription, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN

 

 

 

peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-SSL500-K9

6621351

Cisco ASA 5520 SSL/IPsec VPN Edition, 750 IPsec VPN and 500 SSL VPN peers, firewall services, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

Cisco PIX 525R

ASA5520-K8

Cisco ASA 5520 Firewall Edition, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports + 1 Fast Ethernet interface, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, Active/Active and

 

 

 

Active/Standby high availability, DES

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-BUN-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 Firewall Edition, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports + 1 Fast Ethernet interface, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, Active/Active and

 

 

 

Active/Standby high availability, 3DES/AES

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-AIP10-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 IPS Edition, AIP-SSM-10, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-AIP20-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 IPS Edition, AIP-SSM-20, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-CSC10-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 Anti-X Edition, CSC-SSM-10, 50-user antivirus/anti-spyware with 1-yr subscription, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN

 

 

 

peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-CSC20-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 Anti-X Edition, CSC-SSM-20, 500-user antivirus/anti-spyware with 1-yr subscription, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN

 

 

 

peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-SSL500-K9

6621351

Cisco ASA 5520 SSL/IPsec VPN Edition, 750 IPsec VPN and 500 SSL VPN peers, firewall services, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

Cisco PIX 525

ASA5520-K8

Cisco ASA 5520 Firewall Edition, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports + 1 Fast Ethernet interface, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, Active/Active and

UR/FO/FO-AA

 

 

Active/Standby high availability, DES

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-BUN-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 Firewall Edition, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports + 1 Fast Ethernet interface, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, Active/Active and

 

 

 

Active/Standby high availability, 3DES/AES

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-AIP10-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 IPS Edition, AIP-SSM-10, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-AIP20-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 IPS Edition, AIP-SSM-20, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-CSC10-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 Anti-X Edition, CSC-SSM-10, 50-user antivirus/anti-spyware with 1-yr subscription, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN

 

 

 

peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

 

ASA5520-CSC20-K9

Cisco ASA 5520 Anti-X Edition, CSC-SSM-20, 500-user antivirus/anti-spyware with 1-yr subscription, firewall services, 750 IPsec VPN and 2 SSL VPN

 

 

 

peers, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 Fast Ethernet interface

 

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems Cisco PIX 500 Cisco PIX 515E, End of Life as, Active/Standby high availability, DES, June, Cisco PIX 525R

Cisco PIX 500 specifications

Cisco Systems, a leader in networking and cybersecurity solutions, introduced the Cisco PIX 500 series as a robust firewall appliance designed to protect networks from a multitude of threats. Originally launched in the late 1990s, the PIX (Private Internet eXchange) series became a cornerstone for organizations seeking reliable security for their internal and external networks.

One of the main features of the Cisco PIX 500 is its stateful inspection firewall capability. Unlike traditional packet filters, the stateful inspection technology examines active connections and maintains a table of open sessions, allowing only legitimate traffic that matches existing sessions. This provides a more comprehensive defense mechanism against unauthorized access attempts.

The PIX 500 supports an array of network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, and more, granting it high versatility in diverse networking environments. It is designed to operate seamlessly inline with existing network infrastructure, thus minimizing downtime during deployment. The entire series is also equipped with multiple interfaces that support both Ethernet and serial connections, enabling connectivity to a wide range of device types.

Scalability is another hallmark of the Cisco PIX 500 series. It comes in various models catering to different sizes of organizations, from small businesses to large enterprises. These models allow for increasing throughput, user capacity, and additional features such as Virtual Private Network (VPN) capabilities, which facilitate secure remote access for users working off-site.

The PIX 500 series also features advanced security technologies, such as Network Address Translation (NAT), which helps to hide internal IP addresses and provides an additional layer of anonymity for connected devices. Furthermore, with integrated VPN support, the PIX allows for secure tunneling of data across the Internet, combining encryption and user authentication to protect sensitive information.

Security management of the PIX 500 is facilitated through the use of Cisco's command-line interface (CLI), and later models introduced web-based management interfaces for easier administration. Alongside logging and reporting capabilities, the PIX enables network administrators to monitor traffic patterns and identify potential security breaches in real-time.

Overall, the Cisco PIX 500 series was an iconic product that laid the foundation for modern firewall solutions, offering essential features and capabilities that addressed the evolving security challenges of network environments. Its commitment to security, coupled with user-friendly management options, made it a trusted choice for organizations worldwide seeking to protect their digital assets. Even though the PIX series has been ultimately succeeded by next-generation firewalls, its legacy remains influential in the realm of network security.