Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security
SKU: CSC-ASA5506 | Part #: ASA5506 | MPN: ASA5506
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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.
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| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Security |
| SKU | CSC-ASA5506 |
| Part Number | ASA5506 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ASA5506 |
| Product Family | Cisco ASA 5500-X Series |
| Product Type | Next-Generation Firewall / Security Appliance |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| LAN Ports | 8 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T) |
| Management Port | 1 x RJ-45 dedicated out-of-band management |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Firewall Throughput | 750 Mbps |
| IPS Throughput | 125 Mbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 100 Mbps |
| Maximum VPN Peers | 50 |
| Maximum Firewall Connections | 50,000 |
| New Connections per Second | 5,000 |
| Virtual Interfaces (VLANs) | 30 |
| Security Contexts | Not supported (single-context mode) |
| Processor | Multi-core x86 architecture |
| Storage | 8 GB internal flash |
| Operating System | Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software |
| FirePOWER Services Support | Yes (via software licence) |
| Threat Intelligence | Cisco Talos |
| Power Supply | External AC adapter |
| Input Voltage | 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Compliance Standards | FCC Class B, CE, UL, ROHS |
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.
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.