Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5525-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security

SKU: CSC-ASA5525-X | Part #: ASA5525-X | MPN: ASA5525-X

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About the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5525-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

High availability and sub-second failover are non-negotiable in production environments, and the Cisco ASA5525-X delivers exactly that capability with both Active/Active and Active/Standby failover models included under Security Plus license. Built as a 1U rack-mount appliance, the ASA5525-X is engineered for enterprise data centers where downtime directly impacts business continuity. Network engineers and IT infrastructure teams rely on this platform to enforce security policies while maintaining carrier-grade resilience across critical network perimeters.

The Cisco ASA 5500-X series appliance combines robust firewall throughput with integrated threat prevention through optional FirePOWER Services. With 8 integrated 1 GbE interfaces, 1 dedicated management port, and 1 console port, the ASA5525-X provides flexible deployment options for mid-to-large enterprise networks. The platform scales to support 200 VLANs, 750 site-to-site IPsec VPN peers, and up to 750 AnyConnect VPN peers, making it ideal for organizations managing distributed office locations and remote workforce access. Internal SSD storage, 8 GB of memory, and an expansion slot for FirePOWER services ensure long-term capability without chassis replacement.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer Part Number: ASA5525-X
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-Mount Appliance
  • Firewall Throughput: 2 Gbps
  • IPS Throughput (with FirePOWER): 1 Gbps
  • Maximum Concurrent Firewall Connections: 500,000
  • New Connections Per Second: 20,000
  • Integrated GigabitEthernet Interfaces: 8 x RJ-45 (1GbE)
  • Site-to-Site IPsec VPN Peers: 750
  • AnyConnect VPN Peers (maximum): 750
  • Memory: 8 GB

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUCSC-ASA5525-X
Part NumberASA5525-X
ConditionNew
Form FactorRack-Mount
Manufacturer Part NumberASA5525-X
Product SeriesASA 5500-X
Product LineCisco ASA 5525-X with FirePOWER Services
Form Factor1U Rack-Mount Appliance
Firewall Throughput2 Gbps
IPS Throughput (with FirePOWER)1 Gbps
Maximum Concurrent Firewall Connections500,000
New Connections Per Second20,000
Integrated GigabitEthernet Interfaces8 x RJ-45 (1GbE)
Management Interfaces1 x RJ-45 console, 1 x RJ-45 Management 0/0
Maximum VLANs200 (Security Plus license)
Site-to-Site IPsec VPN Peers750
AnyConnect VPN Peers (default / maximum)300 / 750
High AvailabilityActive/Active and Active/Standby (Security Plus license included)
Integrated StorageInternal SSD (for OS and FirePOWER module)
Expansion Slot1 x Half-width expansion slot (for FirePOWER services SSD module)
Memory (RAM)8 GB
Operating SystemCisco ASA Software (with optional Cisco FirePOWER Services)
Power SupplyInternal, AC
Rack Units1U
Security IntelligenceCisco Talos threat intelligence (via FirePOWER Services)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5525-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

What does the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5525-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance do?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5525-X 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 ASA5525-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5525-X 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.