Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5545 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security

SKU: CSC-ASA5545 | Part #: ASA5545 | MPN: ASA5545

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About the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5545 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

The Cisco ASA5545 delivers firewall throughput of 3 Gbps, IPS throughput of 1 Gbps with FirePOWER services, and intrusion prevention at enterprise scale. This next-generation firewall and network security appliance from Cisco handles up to 1,000,000 concurrent connections while supporting 5,000 IPsec VPN peers and 2,500 SSL/TLS VPN peers—making it the platform of choice for network engineers and security architects defending mid-to-large enterprise perimeters.

The ASA5545 combines eight Gigabit Ethernet copper interfaces with one dedicated management port, delivering flexible connectivity for branch, campus, and data center deployments. A 1U rack-mount form factor fits seamlessly into standard infrastructure, while the single FirePOWER Services module expansion slot enables advanced threat defense powered by Cisco Talos threat intelligence. The platform supports both active/standby and active/active failover configurations, optional dual redundant power supplies, and comprehensive management via CLI (SSH, Telnet, Console), ASDM GUI, Cisco Security Manager, and Cisco Defense Orchestrator. VPN standards include IPsec IKEv1/IKEv2, SSL/TLS, DTLS, and L2TP over IPsec, ensuring secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity across heterogeneous networks.

Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios

  • Multi-site branch office consolidation with centralized threat intelligence and VPN termination
  • Data center perimeter defense with high-throughput inspection and active/active redundancy
  • Encrypted traffic inspection and SSL/TLS decryption for compliance and threat detection
  • IPsec and SSL VPN hub for remote workforce access and partner connectivity
  • Modular threat services expansion through FirePOWER module integration

Contact the Omnixon Global team to request a detailed quote for the Cisco ASA5545 (part number ASA5545) and discuss licensing, deployment architecture, and professional services options tailored to your security requirements.

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUCSC-ASA5545
Part NumberASA5545
ConditionNew
Form Factor1U
Manufacturer Part NumberASA5545-X
Product SeriesASA 5500-X
Product TypeNetwork Security Appliance / Next-Generation Firewall
Firewall Throughput3 Gbps
IPS Throughput (with FirePOWER)1 Gbps
Maximum Concurrent Connections1,000,000
Maximum VPN Peers (IPsec)5,000
Maximum SSL/TLS VPN Peers2,500
Integrated Network Interfaces8 x Gigabit Ethernet (copper), 1 x Management port
Expansion Slots1 x FirePOWER Services module slot
USB Ports2 x USB 2.0
High AvailabilityActive/Standby and Active/Active failover
Form Factor1U Rack-Mount
Supported Operating SystemCisco ASA Software, Cisco FirePOWER Services (SFOS)
VPN StandardsIPsec IKEv1/IKEv2, SSL/TLS, DTLS, L2TP over IPsec
Management InterfacesCLI (SSH, Telnet, Console), ASDM (GUI), Cisco Security Manager, Cisco Defense Orchestrator
Redundant Power SupplyOptional dual redundant power supply supported
Threat IntelligenceCisco Talos

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5545 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

What does the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5545 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance do?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5545 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 ASA5545 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5545 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.