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Cisco ASA 5506-X Network Security Firewall Appliance with FirePOWER Services
The Cisco ASA 5506-X Firewall with FirePOWER Services delivers advanced, threat-focused security for next-generation protection against known and emerging threats, including malware. It ensures highly secure VPN access and offers granular Application Visibility and Control (AVC). This appliance features industry-leading Next-Generation IPS (NGIPS) for automated defense, reputation-based URL filtering, and Cisco's Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for superior breach detection. With 8 GE interfaces and an AC power supply, it guarantees high availability and business continuity.
$558.99
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Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
468
/ 476
#468 in Network Security & Firewall Devices
Price vs Category Average
-92%
Below average
Part Number
55069
/ ASA-K
Who it's for
- Advanced Threat Protection (FirePOWER)
- Compact and Silent Operation
- Unified Security Platform
Who should skip it
- End-of-Life Status
- Performance Degradation
- Dual Management Interface
Key Specs
Part Number
ASA5506-K9
Interface Types
GE
Interface Count
8
Power Supply Count
1 (AC)
VPN Support
Site-to-site and Remote access
Clustering Support
Yes
Included Accessories
AC Power Adapter
Firewall Throughput
0.0 Gbps
Features
- Next-gen security with FirePOWER
- Comprehensive threat prevention
- Granular application visibility
- Advanced IPS with automated defense
- Reputation-based URL filtering
- Industry-leading breach detection
- Secure site-to-site VPN
- High availability clustering
What customers say
Customers highly value the Cisco ASA 5506-X for its exceptional reliability and robust core firewall security, viewing it as a trustworthy solution for essential protection. The integrated FirePOWER services add significant next-generation capability. However, two primary concerns temper this positive view. Configuration demands specialized expertise, creating a steep learning curve for general IT staff. More critically, enabling advanced FirePOWER features often causes noticeable performance degradation and throughput drops, limiting its effectiveness in high bandwidth settings. While the security quality is respected, users must weigh this against the complexity and potential performance bottlenecks when utilizing advanced features.
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