Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5506 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security

SKU: CSC-ASA5506 | Part #: ASA5506 | MPN: ASA5506

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About the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5506 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

Firewall throughput of 750 Mbps, IPS inspection at 125 Mbps, and IPsec VPN performance of 100 Mbps define the Cisco ASA5506's capacity envelope for mid-market security operations. This next-generation firewall appliance delivers enterprise-grade threat prevention in a compact desktop form factor, making it an ideal choice for network engineers and IT procurement teams seeking to fortify branch offices, remote sites, or smaller data center perimeters without sacrificing advanced security capabilities.

The Cisco ASA 5500-X Series ASA5506 combines proven ASA Software architecture with modern multi-core x86 processing to handle up to 50,000 concurrent firewall connections and sustain 5,000 new connections per second. Eight Gigabit Ethernet ports provide flexible LAN connectivity, while a dedicated out-of-band management port ensures administrative access remains independent of production traffic. FirePOWER Services support—available via software licence—extends inspection depth beyond traditional firewall rules, enabling application-level visibility and control. With 30 virtual interfaces for VLAN segmentation and support for up to 50 VPN peers, the ASA5506 adapts to hybrid and multi-site architectures. The appliance ships with 8 GB of internal flash storage and operates exclusively in single-context mode, streamlining configuration for focused security policy enforcement.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Part Number: ASA5506
  • Product Family: Cisco ASA 5500-X Series
  • Firewall Throughput: 750 Mbps
  • IPS Throughput: 125 Mbps
  • LAN Ports: 8 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T)
  • Maximum VPN Peers: 50
  • Storage: 8 GB internal flash

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUCSC-ASA5506
Part NumberASA5506
ConditionNew
Form Factor1U
Manufacturer Part NumberASA5506
Product FamilyCisco ASA 5500-X Series
Product TypeNext-Generation Firewall / Security Appliance
Form FactorDesktop
LAN Ports8 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T)
Management Port1 x RJ-45 dedicated out-of-band management
USB Ports1 x USB 3.0
Firewall Throughput750 Mbps
IPS Throughput125 Mbps
IPsec VPN Throughput100 Mbps
Maximum VPN Peers50
Maximum Firewall Connections50,000
New Connections per Second5,000
Virtual Interfaces (VLANs)30
Security ContextsNot supported (single-context mode)
ProcessorMulti-core x86 architecture
Storage8 GB internal flash
Operating SystemCisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software
FirePOWER Services SupportYes (via software licence)
Threat IntelligenceCisco Talos
Power SupplyExternal AC adapter
Input Voltage100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Compliance StandardsFCC Class B, CE, UL, ROHS

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5506 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

What does the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5506 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance do?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5506 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.

Is the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5506 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5506 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.