Cisco ASA 5500 Edition Bundle ASA 5525-X with SW

Cisco ASA5525-K9 – ASA 5500-X Series Security Appliance Bundle with 8GE Data Ports, 1GE Management, AC Power, and 3DES/AES Encryption

The Cisco ASA5525-K9 is a high-performance, next-generation firewall and security services appliance from the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series, designed to protect mid-sized enterprises, data centers, and branch offices against evolving cyber threats. This bundled configuration includes the ASA 5525-X hardware, pre-installed Cisco ASA Software, 8 x Gigabit Ethernet data ports, 1 x dedicated Gigabit management port, AC power supply, and built-in 3DES/AES encryption—delivering a complete, ready-to-deploy security solution for secure perimeter, data center, and remote access deployments.

As part of Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) portfolio, the ASA5525-K9 combines stateful firewalling, IPSec and SSL VPN, intrusion prevention (IPS), and advanced malware protection in a single, purpose-built platform—ideal for organizations requiring robust, scalable, and manageable network security without the complexity of multi-vendor architectures.

Key Features & Specifications

• Model: ASA5525-K9
• Platform: Cisco ASA 5500-X Series (Next-Generation Firewall)
• Throughput:
  • Firewall Throughput: Up to 1.0 Gbps
  • IPS Throughput: Up to 500 Mbps
  • VPN Throughput (IPSec): Up to 300 Mbps
• Interfaces:
  • 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 data ports (copper)
  • 1 x dedicated 10/100/1000BASE-T management port
  • 1 x console port (RJ45)
  • 1 x USB 2.0 port (for software/license updates)
• Security Services (License-Dependent):
  • Stateful Inspection Firewall
  • IPSec & SSL VPN (remote access and site-to-site)
  • Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
  • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
  • Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
  • URL Filtering
• Encryption: Hardware-accelerated 3DES/AES (enabled via K9 security image)
• Power Supply: Integrated AC power supply (100–240V auto-ranging)
• Form Factor: 1U rackmountable chassis
• Management:
  • Cisco ASDM (Adaptive Security Device Manager) GUI
  • CLI via SSH/Telnet/console
  • SNMP, REST API (limited), integration with Cisco Prime Security Manager
• High Availability: Active/Standby failover support (requires second ASA5525-K9)

Note: The “K9” suffix indicates the unit ships with the strong cryptographic (security) image, enabling full VPN and encrypted management. Base firewall functionality is included; Security Services (IPS, AVC, URL Filtering, AMP) require separate subscription licenses.

Comprehensive Threat Defense in One Appliance

The ASA5525-K9 delivers layered protection through integrated security services:

• Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW):
  Enforce policies based on users, applications, and content—not just IP/port.
• Intrusion Prevention (IPS):
  Detect and block exploits, worms, and zero-day threats using Cisco’s Talos threat intelligence.
• Advanced Malware Protection (AMP):
  Continuously analyze files across the attack continuum—before, during, and after an outbreak.
• Secure Remote Access:
  Support thousands of IPSec and SSL VPN users for teleworkers and branch connectivity.
• Application Control:
  Identify and control 3,000+ applications (e.g., block Facebook, prioritize Zoom).

All services run in parallel without performance degradation, thanks to dedicated security processors.

Ready-to-Deploy Bundle for Rapid Implementation

This ASA5525-K9 bundle includes everything needed to get started: ✅ ASA 5525-X hardware
✅ Pre-installed ASA OS (with K9 crypto image)
✅ 8 x GE data ports for LAN/WAN/DMZ segmentation
✅ Dedicated management port for out-of-band administration
✅ AC power supply (no external brick)
✅ 3DES/AES encryption enabled for secure VPNs

Simply rack, cable, license, and configure—ideal for IT teams with limited security expertise.

Ideal Use Cases

• Mid-sized enterprise perimeter firewall
• Data center DMZ or internal segmentation
• Secure branch office gateway with site-to-site VPN
• Compliance-ready security for PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR
• Replacement for legacy firewalls (e.g., ASA 5510, PIX)

Licensing & Subscription Requirements

While the ASA5525-K9 ships with base firewall and VPN capabilities, advanced features require term-based licenses:

• Base License: Included (firewall, basic NAT, ACLs, IPSec/SSL VPN)
• Security Plus License: Enables active/standby HA, multiple contexts, VLAN trunking
• AnyConnect Premium: For SSL VPN client support
• Security Services Bundle: Adds IPS, AVC, URL Filtering, AMP (sold as 1-, 3-, or 5-year subscriptions)

Product Code	ASA5525-K9
Interfaces	8 copper GE ports, 1 copper GE management port, 1 expansion slot
Stateful inspection throughput (maximum)	2 Gbps
3DES/AES VPN throughput	300 Mbps
IPsec VPN peers	750
Virtual interfaces (VLANs)	200
Memory	8 GB
Flash	8 GB
Height (rack units)	1 RU
Dimensions (D x H x W)	4.45 x 20.04 x 36.2 cm
Package Weight	13.1 Kg