Your small offices or branch locations require the best network security available. An integrated solution that is easy to deploy and manage improves IT efficiency. Affordable pricing and the ability to scale as necessary are other important product benefits. You get all that and more with the Cisco®ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance Firewalls. These firewalls are used and trusted by small and midsize businesses with one or a few locations.
Enterprise class security. Cisco MultiScale®performance, The ability to deliver multiple security services at scale. Unprecedented services flexibility. Modular scalability. Feature extensibility. Lower deployment and operational costs. All of these features and benefits add up to tremendous value in the Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance. Available 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.
Product Overview
The Cisco ASA 5505 is a full-featured firewall for small business, branch, and enterprise teleworker environments. It delivers high-performance firewall, SSL and IPsec VPN, and rich networking services in a modular, immediately operational appliance. Using the integrated graphical Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM), the Cisco ASA 5505 can be rapidly deployed and easily managed, helping businesses reduce operational costs. It features a flexible 8-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch whose ports can be dynamically grouped to create up to three separate VLANs for home, business, and Internet traffic for improved network segmentation and security.
The Cisco ASA 5505 provides two Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports, simplifying the deployment of Cisco IP phones with highly secure zero-touch voice over IP (VoIP) capabilities and the deployment of external wireless access points for extended network mobility. A high-performance intrusion prevention and worm mitigation service is available with the addition of the Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Card (AIP SSC). Multiple USB ports can be used to implement additional services and capabilities, as needed.
As your business needs grow, you can install a Security Plus upgrade license, The Cisco ASA 5505 can then scale to support a higher site to site VPN connection capacity of 25 IPsec VPN connections, add full DMZ support, and integrate into switched network environments through VLAN trunking support. This upgrade license improves business continuity by helping to enable support for redundant ISP connections and stateless active/standby high-availability services.
Businesses can also extend the Cisco ASA 5505’s VPN service by enabling the 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 Cisco AnyConnect or clientless VPN concurrent users on each Cisco ASA 5505. Licenses for AnyConnect are purchased separately from the ASA based on feature tier (Plus/Apex) unique/authorized user count and term. The Apex tier also supports clientless SSL VPN connectivity. Additional information can be found in the AnyConnect ordering guide. http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/security/anyconnect-og.pdf.
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 choice for businesses requiring a best-in-class small business, branch, or enterprise teleworker security solution.
Table 1 lists the features and capacities of the Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance for small offices and branch locations.
Table 1. Cisco ASA 5505 Features
| Feature | Cisco ASA 5505; Security Plus |
| Stateful inspection throughput (maximum1) | Up to 150 Mbps |
| IPS throughput2 | Up to 75 Mbps with AIP‑SSC-5 |
| Maximum 3DES/AES VPN Throughput3 | Up to 100 Mbps |
| Users or nodes | Unlimited |
| Maximum Site-to-Site and IPsec IKEv1 Client VPN User Sessions3 | 10/25 (requires Security Plus license) |
| Maximum Cisco AnyConnect® or Clientless VPN User Sessions4 | 25 (Requires AnyConnect Plus/Apex license. Apex license required for clientless VPN) |
| Cisco Cloud Web Security users | 25 |
| Concurrent connections | 10,000; 25,000* |
| New connections per | 4000 |
| Virtual interfaces (VLANs) | 3 (trunking disabled)/ |
| Security contexts (included/maximum)4 | Not available |
| High availability | Not supported* |
| Expansion slot | 1 SSC |
| USB 2.0 ports | 3 (1 on front, 2 on rear) |
| Integrated I/O | 8 Fast Ethernet with 2 PoE ports |
| Serial ports | 1 RJ-45 console |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Minimum system flash | 128 MB |
| System bus | Multibus architecture |
| Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Relative humidity | 5 to 95 percent noncondensing |
| Altitude | Designed and tested for 0 to 9840 ft (3000 m); agency approved for 2000 m |
| Shock | 1.14 m/sec (45 in./sec) 1/2 sine input |
| Vibration | 0.41 Grms2 (3 to 500 Hz) random input |
| Acoustic noise | 60 dBa max |
| Temperature | -13 to 158ºF (-25 to 70ºC) |
| Relative humidity | 5 to 95 percent noncondensing |
| Altitude | 0 to 15,000 ft (4570m) |
| Shock | 30G |
| Vibration | 0.41 Grms2 (3 to 500 Hz) random input |
| AC range line voltage | 100 to 240 VAC |
| AC normal line voltage | 100 to 240 VAC |
| AC current | 1.8A |
| AC frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Dual-power supplies | None |
| DC domestic line voltage | See the ASA 5500 Series Hardware Installation Guide |
| DC international line voltage | See the ASA 5500 Series Hardware Installation Guide |
| DC current | See the ASA 5500 Series Hardware Installation Guide |
| Steady state | 20W |
| Maximum peak | 96W |
| Maximum heat dissipation | 72 BTU/hr |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Dimensions (HxW x D) | 1.75 x 7.89 x 6.87 in. (4.45x 20.04 x 17.45 cm) |
| Weight (with AC power supply) | 4.0 lb (1.8 kg) |
| Safety | UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, EN 60950 IEC 60950, AS/NZS60950 |
| Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) | With DOE6 power supply: CE marking, FCC Part 15 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A, VCCI Class A, EN55022 Class A, CISPR22 Class A With DOE5 power supply: CE marking, FCC Part 15 Class B, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B, VCCI Class B, EN55022 Class B, CISPR22 Class B |
| Industry certifications | FIPS 140-2 Level 2 In process: Common Criteria EAL4+ US DoD Application-Level Firewall for Medium-Robustness Environments, and Common Criteria EAL4 for IPsec/SSL VPN |
1 Maximum throughput measured with UDP traffic under ideal conditions.
2 Firewall traffic that does not go through the IPS service can have higher throughput.
3 VPN throughput and maximum sessions depend on the ASA device configuration and VPN traffic patterns, including average packet size. These elements should be taken into consideration as part of your capacity planning. Throughput represents the maximum possible IPsec throughput. Maximum users may be further limited by your throughput requirements.
4 AnyConnect licenses required. See the AnyConnect Ordering Guide for details. Maximum users may be further limited by your throughput requirements.
Ordering Information
To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering Home Page. Table 2 provides ordering information for the Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance Firewalls.
Table 2. Ordering Information
| Product Name | Part Number | |
| Cisco ASA 5500 Series Bundles | ||
| Cisco ASA 5505 10-User Bundle; includes 8-port Fast Ethernet switch, 10 IPsec VPN peers, 2 Premium VPN peers, Triple Data Encryption Standard/Advanced Encryption Standard (3DES/AES) license | ASA5505-BUN-K9 | |
| Cisco ASA 5505 10-User Bundle; includes 8-port Fast Ethernet switch, 10 IPsec VPN peers, 2 Premium VPN peers, Data Encryption Standard (DES) license | ASA5505-K8 | |
| Cisco ASA 5505 50-User Bundle; includes 8-port Fast Ethernet switch, 10 IPsec VPN peers, 2 Premium VPN peers, 3DES/AES license | ASA5505-50-BUN-K9 | |
| Cisco ASA 5505 Unlimited-User Bundle; includes 8-port Fast Ethernet switch, 10 IPsec VPN peers, 2 Premium VPN peers, 3DES/AES license | ASA5505-UL-BUN-K9 | |
| Cisco ASA 5505 Unlimited-User Security Plus Bundle; includes 8-port Fast Ethernet switch, 25 IPsec VPN peers, 2Premium VPN peers, DMZ, stateless Active/Standby high availability, 3DES/AES license | ASA5505-SEC-BUN-K9 | |
| Cisco ASA 5500 Series IPS Edition Bundles | ||
| Cisco ASA 5505 50-User IPS Edition; includes AIP-SSC-5 (chassis, software, 8 Fast Ethernet interfaces, 10 IPsec VPN peers, 2 Premium VPN peers, 3DES/AES license) | ASA5505-50-AIP5-K9 | |
| Cisco ASA 5505 Unlimited-User IPS Edition; includes Security Plus License and AIP-SSC-5 (chassis, software, 8 Fast Ethernet interfaces, 25 IPsec VPN peers, 2 Premium VPN peers, DMZ support, stateless Active/Standby high availability, 3DES/AES license) | ASA5505-U-AIP5P-K9 | |
| Security Services Modules | ||
| Cisco ASA Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Card 5 (AIP-SSC-5) | ASA-SSC-AIP-5-K9= | |
| Cisco ASA Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module 10 (AIP-SSM-10) | ASA-SSM-AIP-10-K9= | |
| Cisco ASA Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module 20 (AIP-SSM-20) | ASA-SSM-AIP-20-K9= | |
| Cisco ASA Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module 40 (AIP-SSM-40) | ASA-SSM-AIP-40-K9= | |
| Cisco ASA Content Security and Control Security Services Module 10 (CSC-SSM-10) with 50-user antivirus/antispyware, 1-year subscription | ASA-SSM-CSC-10-K9= | |
| Cisco ASA Content Security and Control Security Services Module 20 (CSC-SSM-20) with 500-user antivirus/antispyware, 1-year subscription | ASA-SSM-CSC-20-K9= | |
| Cisco ASA 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Security Services Module | SSM-4GE= | |
| Cisco ASA 5500 Series Software | ||
| Cisco ASA Software one-time upgrade for nonsupport customers | ASA-SW-UPGRADE= | |
| Cisco ASA 5500 Series Accessories | ||
| Cisco ASA 5500 Series compact flash, 256 MB | ASA5500-CF-256MB= | |
| Cisco ASA 5512-X through 5555-X 120 GB MLC SED SSD | ASA5500X-SSD120= | |
| Cisco ASA 5500 Series compact flash, 512 MB | ASA5500-CF-512MB= | |
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Service and Support
Cisco Services help you protect your network investment, optimize network operations, and prepare your network for new applications to extend network intelligence and the power of your business.
Included in the “Operate” phase of the service lifecycle are the Cisco Security IntelliShield®Alert Manager Service, Cisco Smart Net Total Care™ Service, Cisco Service Provider Base, and Cisco Services for IPS. These services are suitable for enterprise, commercial, and service provider customers.
The Cisco Security IntelliShield Alert Manager Service provides a customizable, web-based threat and vulnerability alert service that allows organizations to easily access timely, accurate, and credible information about potential vulnerabilities in their environment.
Cisco Services for IPS supports modules, platforms, and bundles of platforms and modules that feature IPS capabilities. Cisco Smart Net Total Care and Service Provider Base support other products in this family.
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For More Information
For more information, please visit the following links:
● Cisco ASA5505:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/asa-5505-adaptive-security-appliance/model.html
● Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager:
http://www.cisco.com/go/asdm
● Cisco Security Services:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/svcs/ps2961/ps2952/serv_group_home.html
● Cisco ASA 5500 Series and ASA 5500-X Series Licensing Information:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_licensing_information_listing.html
● Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client:
http://www.cisco.com/go/anyconnect
● Cisco AnyConnect Ordering Guide:
http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/security/anyconnect-og.pdf
