Overview
The ASA5508-K8 is a high-quality security appliance from Cisco's revered ASA 5508-X series. This top-notch device is equipped with FirePOWER services, providing an integrated threat defense across all stages of an attack. This model features eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring high-speed connectivity for your network devices. It also comes with an Alternating Current (AC) power supply, making it adaptable to various business environments. One of the key security features of the ASA5508-K8 is its Data Encryption Standard (DES) technology. While not as strong as 3DES or AES, DES still provides significant protection against a wide range of cyber threats, making it suitable for businesses with less stringent security needs.
Specification
Throughput: Application Control (AVC) | 450 Mbps |
Throughput: Application Control (AVC) and IPS | 250 Mbps |
Maximum concurrent sessions | 100,000 |
Maximum New Connections per second | 10,000 |
Supported applications | More than 3,000 |
URL categories | 80+ |
Number of URLs categorized | More than 280 million |
Centralized configuration, logging, monitoring, and reporting | Multi-device Cisco Security Manager (CSM) and Cisco Firepower Management Center |
On-Device Management | ASDM (version 7.3 or higher required) |
Stateful inspection throughput (maximum) | 1 Gbps |
Stateful inspection throughput (multiprotocol) | 500 Mbps |
Triple Data Encryption Standard/ Advanced Encryption Standard (3DES/AES) VPN throughput | 175 Mbps |
Users/nodes | Unlimited |
IPsec site-to-site VPN peers | 300 |
Cisco AnyConnect Plus/Apex VPN maximum simultaneous connections | 300 |
Virtual interfaces (VLANs) | 100 |
Expansion slot | Not Available |
User-accessible Flash slot | No |
USB 2.0 ports | USB port type ‘A’, High Speed 2.0 |
Integrated I/O | 8 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) |
Expansion I/O | Not Available |
Dedicated management port | Yes (To be shared with FirePOWER Services), 10/100/1000 |
Serial ports | 1 RJ-45 and Mini USB console |
Solid-state drive | 100 GB mSata |
Memory | 8 GB |
System flash | 8 GB |
System bus | Multibus architecture |
AC range line voltage | External, 90 to 240 volts alternating current (VAC) |
AC normal line voltage | 90 to 240 VAC |
AC current | 0.25AC amps |
AC frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Dual-power supplies | None |
DC domestic line voltage | Not Available |
DC international line voltage | Not Available |
DC current | Not Available |
Steady state | 12V @ 3.0A |
Maximum peak | 12V @ 5.0A |
Maximum heat dissipation | 205 Btu/hr |
Form factor | 1 rack unit (RU), 19-in. 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) |