Cisco ASA 5515-X Adaptive Security Appliance
Specifications Overview
| Series | Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Firewalls |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Firewalls |
| Status |
End of Sale
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| Release Date | 28-FEB-2012 |
| End-of-Sale Date | 25-AUG-2017 Details |
| End-of-Support Date | 31-AUG-2022 Details |
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Configuration
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- Cisco ASA and Firepower Threat Defense Reimage Guide
- Cisco ASA Quick Start Guide for APIC Integration, 1.3(11)
- Cisco ASA Quick Start Guide for APIC Integration, 1.3(12)
- Cisco ASA Quick Start Guide for APIC Integration, 1.2(12)
- Cisco ASA Quick Start Guide for APIC Integration, 1.2(11)
- Migrating ASA to Firepower Threat Defense Site-to-Site VPN Using IKEv2 with Pre-Shared Key Authentication (PDF - 1 MB)
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Install and Upgrade TechNotes
Literature
Brochures
Case Studies
- Frankfurt Airport transforms workplace efficiency with WiFi next generation (PDF - 253 KB)
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- Oxford University Hospital Customer Case Study (PDF - 425 KB)
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Presentations
- Cisco ASA with FirePOWER Services Excellence Award (PDF - 324 KB)
White Papers
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Maintain and Operate
Maintain and Operate TechNotes
Reference
Command References
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- Command Reference for Firepower Threat Defense
Firepower Threat Defense Command Reference
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- Firepower Threat Defense용 명령 참조 (PDF - 14 MB)
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Licensing Information
- Open Source Used In Firepower Migration Tool 2.0 (PDF - 889 KB)
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- Open Source Used In Cisco Firepower Version 6.2.3 (PDF - 17 MB)
- Open Source Used In Cisco Firepower Version 6.2.2 (PDF - 15 MB)
- Open Source Used In Firepower System Version 6.2 (PDF - 14 MB)
- Open Source Used In Firepower System Version 6.1 (PDF - 14 MB)
- Open Source Used In FireSIGHT System Version 5.4.1.x (PDF - 7 MB)
- Open Source Licensing Information (PDF - 252 KB)
- Open Source Used In Context Directory Agent 1.0 (PDF - 1 MB)
Open Source Licenses
Release and Compatibility
Compatibility Information
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- Cisco Firepower Migration Tool Compatibility Guide
Firepower Migration Tool Compatibility
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- Cisco ASA Compatibility
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Hardware and Software Compatibility
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- Supported VPN Platforms, Cisco ASA 5500 Series
Supported VPN Platforms
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- Cisco Firepower Release Notes, Version 6.7.0.1
- Firepower Migration Tool Release Notes
- Cisco Firepower Release Notes, Version 6.6.1
- Cisco Firepower Release Notes, Version 6.6.0
- Cisco Firepower Release Notes, Version 6.7.0
- Cisco Firepower Release Notes, Version 6.6.0.1
- Firepower 마이그레이션 툴 릴리즈 노트 (PDF - 265 KB)
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Security Notices
Bulletins
Field Notices
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- Field Notice: FN - 62378 - ASA Hardware and Software Compatibility Issue Due to a Component Change
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- Field Notice: FN - 70050 - ASA5500-X with FirePOWER Services - FirePOWER Software v5.4.0.9 Can Cause Accelerated Wear of Solid-State Drives - Software Upgrade Recommended
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- Field Notice: FN - 64294 - ISA3000 Software Security Appliance Might Fail To Pass Traffic After 213 Days Of Uptime - Software Upgrade Recommended
- Field Notice: FN - 64291 - ASA and FTD Software - Security Appliance Might Fail To Pass Traffic After 213 Days Of Uptime - Reboot Required - Software Upgrade Recommended
- Field Notice: FN - 64227 - ASA Software - Some Commands Might Fail on ASA 5500-X Security Appliances - Software Upgrade Recommended
- Field Notice: FN - 63705 - ASA 5500-X Appliances - Default IPS Software Might Not Be Installed - Software Upgrade Recommended
- Field Notice: FN - 63521 - ASA5500-X Appliance - Units shipped without default configuration - Configuration Change Recommended
Cisco ASA 5515-X Adaptive Security Appliance
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- Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software and Firepower Threat Defense Software Web Services Buffer Overflow Denial of Service Vulnerability
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- Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software SSL/TLS Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Translated Documents
Translated End-User Guides
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- 思科自适应安全虚拟设备 (ASAv) 快速启动指南，9.10 (PDF - 3 MB)
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Troubleshooting
Error and System Messages
Support FAQ
- ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance FAQ
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Troubleshooting TechNotes
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System BusMultibus architectureIntegrated I/O6 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) copperMemory8 GBNon-Operating AltitudeDesigned and tested for 0 to 15,000 ft (4572 m)Cisco AnyConnect Premium VPN peers (included; maximum)2; 250ASA IPS throughput400 Mbps (extra hardware not required)Non-Operating Vibration1.12 Grms2 (3 to 500 Hz) random inputOperating Shock70 G, 4.22 m/secInput (per power supply) AC Range line voltage100 to 240 VACOperating AltitudeDesigned and tested for 0 to 15,000 ft (4572 m)Solid-state drive1 slot, 120 GB multiline configurator self-encrypting drive (MLC SED)Form factor1 RU, 19-in. rack-mountableNon-Operating Temperature-13 to 158 F (-25 to 70 C)High AvailabilityActive/active and active/standbySerial Ports1 RJ-45 consoleIPSec VPN Peers250Input (per power supply) AC Current4.85AWeight13.39 lb (6.07 kg) with AC power supplyDedicated management portYes (1 GE)Weight (with AC power supply)13.39 lb (6.07 kg)Stateful inspection throughput (max)1.2 GbpsNon-Operating Shock70G, 4.22 m/secStateful inspection throughput (multiprotocol)600 MbpsInput (per power supply) DC domestic line voltage-40.5 to 56 volts direct current (VDC) E242(-48 VDC nominal)Dimensions (H x W x D)1.67 x 16.7 x 15.6 inches (4.24 x 42.9 x 39.5 cm)Non-Operating Relative Humidity10 to 90 percent noncondensingOperating Relative Humidity10 to 90 percent noncondensingVirtual interfaces (VLANs)100Concurrent connections250000Cisco Cloud Web Security users3000Operating Acoustic Noise64.2 dBA maxNext-generation firewall throughput (multiprotocol)350 MbpsTriple Data Encryption Standard/Advanced Encryption Standard (3DE/AES) VPN thoughput250 MbpsInput (per power supply) AC Normal line voltage100 to 240 VACRack Units1 RU, 19-in. rack-mountableInput (per power supply) AC Frequency50/60 HzOutput Steady State65WInput (per power supply) Dual-power suppliesNoneExpansion slot1 interface cardMinimum System Flash8 GBInput (per power supply) DC international line voltage-55 to -72 VDC (-60 VDC nominal)Operating Vibration0.41 Grms2 (3 to 500 Hz) random inputInput (per power supply) DC current15A (maximum input)Security Contexts (included; maximum)2, 5Operating Temperature23 to 104 F (-5 to 40 C)New connections per second15,000Expansion I/O6 GE copper or 6 GE Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)Output Maximum Peak70WUsers/NodesUnlimitedUSB 2.0 Ports2User-accessible flash slotNoOutput heat dissipation239 BTU/hr
