Cisco ASA 5516-X with FirePOWER Services – ASA5516-FPWR-K9

Cisco ASA 5516-X with FirePOWER Services (ASA5516-FPWR-K9) is a powerful next-generation firewall (NGFW) designed to provide advanced security for your network.

It offers stateful inspection and FirePOWER services that include application visibility and control (AVC), intrusion prevention system (IPS), and advanced malware protection (AMP), ensuring comprehensive protection against both known and emerging threats.

With high throughput capabilities and advanced VPN support, the ASA 5516-X is ideal for securing mid-sized enterprises or branch offices.

Specifications

• Product Number: ASA5516-FPWR-K9
• Throughput:
  • Application Control (AVC): 850 Mbps
  • Application Control (AVC) and IPS: 450 Mbps
  • Stateful Inspection Throughput: 1.8 Gbps
  • Multiprotocol Stateful Inspection: 900 Mbps
  • 3DES/AES VPN Throughput: 250 Mbps
• Maximum Concurrent Sessions: 250,000
• Maximum New Connections per Second: 20,000
• Number of Supported Applications: More than 3,000
• Number of Categorized URLs: More than 280 million
• Virtual Interfaces (VLANs): 100
• Security Contexts: 2 (Included), Maximum 5
• High Availability: Active/Active and Active/Standby
• Users/Nodes: Unlimited
• IPsec Site-to-Site VPN Peers: 300
• Cisco AnyConnect Plus/Apex VPN Simultaneous Connections: 300
• Management:
  • Centralized: Cisco Security Manager (CSM), Cisco Firepower Management Center
  • On-Device: ASDM (version 7.3 or higher)
• Integrated I/O: 8 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GE)
• Dedicated Management Port: Yes (10/100/1000)
• Serial Ports: 1 RJ-45 and Mini USB console
• USB Ports: USB 2.0 Type-A, High Speed 2.0
• Solid-State Drive (SSD): 100 GB mSata
• Memory: 8 GB
• System Flash: 8 GB
• System Bus: Multibus architecture
• Form Factor: 1RU (rack unit)
• Rack-Mountable Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.72 x 17.2 x 11.288 in
• Weight (with AC power supply): 8 lb (3 kg)

Features

• Comprehensive Security: Offers integrated FirePOWER services including application control (AVC), IPS, malware protection, and VPN support to defend against a wide range of threats.
• High Throughput: Delivers up to 1.8 Gbps stateful inspection throughput, ensuring high-performance security without compromising network efficiency.
• Advanced VPN Capabilities: Supports IPsec site-to-site VPN peers (up to 300) and Cisco AnyConnect VPN for secure remote access.
• Extensive Application Support: Handles more than 3,000 applications and 280 million categorized URLs, offering rich visibility and control.
• Scalable and Flexible: Supports up to 5 security contexts and 100 VLANs, enabling customized, scalable deployment for enterprise needs.
• High Availability: Features Active/Active and Active/Standby configurations for uninterrupted service.
• Efficient Management: Supports Cisco Security Manager (CSM) and Cisco Firepower Management Center for centralized management, as well as ASDM for on-device management.
• Reliable Power and Cooling: Equipped with a 250W AC power supply, high-efficiency cooling with low acoustic noise and a maximum heat dissipation of 205 BTU/hr.
• Compact and Easy to Deploy: Its 1RU form factor and rack-mountable design allow for easy integration into existing infrastructure.

Common FAQs

1. What is the throughput capacity of the Cisco ASA 5516-X with FirePOWER Services?

• Application Control (AVC) throughput is 850 Mbps.
• Application Control and IPS throughput is 450 Mbps.
• Stateful inspection throughput reaches 1.8 Gbps.

2. How many VPN peers and connections can the ASA 5516-X support?

• It supports 300 IPsec site-to-site VPN peers and up to 300 simultaneous AnyConnect Plus/Apex VPN connections.

3. What is the maximum number of security contexts the Cisco ASA 5516-X can support?

• The device comes with 2 security contexts included, and it can support up to a maximum of 5 security contexts.

4. How many concurrent sessions and new connections per second can the ASA 5516-X handle?

• The appliance supports up to 250,000 concurrent sessions and can handle up to 20,000 new connections per second.

5. Does the Cisco ASA 5516-X have expansion capabilities?

• The ASA 5516-X does not have expansion slots for additional I/O modules or network interfaces.

6. What is the power consumption of the ASA 5516-X?

• The appliance uses a 250W AC power supply and operates with an AC input voltage range of 90 to 240V. Its maximum heat dissipation is 205 BTU/hr.