Description
Cisco ASA5525-X Firewalls with 8x Gigabit ports. Enterprise-grade security appliance with VPN, firewall, and threat protection.
Product Features
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Cisco ASA5525-X units – ideal for scaling enterprise security
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8 × Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN/WAN connectivity
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Advanced firewall and VPN services for secure remote access
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Threat protection and intrusion prevention built-in
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1U rackmount form factor for space-efficient deployment
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Managed via Cisco ASDM or CLI for easy administration
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High-performance throughput for medium-to-large enterprises
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Scalable architecture with enterprise-grade reliability
General Product Description
The Cisco ASA5525-X Adaptive Security Appliance delivers enterprise-class security and performance, combining firewall, VPN, and advanced threat protection into a compact 1U rackmount form factor. making it perfect for organizations seeking to expand, scale, or create redundant security layers across multiple environments.
Equipped with 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, the ASA5525-X ensures fast, reliable connectivity for LAN and WAN environments. It supports advanced VPN capabilities, intrusion prevention, and threat detection to keep your business-critical applications safe from modern cyber threats.
With centralized management via Cisco ASDM or CLI, administrators gain full control and visibility over network security policies. The ASA5525-X is a proven, scalable solution for medium to large enterprises, offering robust performance, high availability, and enterprise-grade reliability.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Model | ASA5525-X |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Ports | 8 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Firewall Throughput | Up to 2 Gbps (firewall), 500 Mbps (VPN) |
| Concurrent Sessions | Up to 250,000 |
| VPN Support | IPSec & SSL VPN |
| Threat Protection | Advanced malware defense, intrusion prevention |
| Management | Cisco ASDM (GUI), CLI, SNMP |
| Redundancy | High availability / failover support |
| Power Supply | Integrated AC PSU |
| Condition | Fully functional, enterprise-grade hardware |
Compatible Products
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Cisco Catalyst 2960X / 3850 / 9300 switches
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Cisco ISR and ASR routers for WAN edge integration
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Cisco UCS servers and enterprise storage systems
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Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility VPN client
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Optical SFP transceivers for WAN uplinks
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise perimeter security
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VPN gateway for remote workforce
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Medium-to-large office firewalls
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Branch office security deployments
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High-availability failover firewall pairs
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Managed security services providers (MSSPs)
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier ASA5500 series models, the ASA5525-X offers significantly higher throughput, more concurrent sessions, and advanced malware protection. Its scalable design and VPN integration make it far more versatile for modern enterprise networks.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Cisco Catalyst switches (2960X, 3850, 9300) for network edge connectivity
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Cisco Firepower services for advanced threat defense upgrades
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Cisco ISR/ASR routers for WAN routing integration
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Cisco UCS servers for secure data hosting and virtualization
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Rackmount rails, power distribution units (PDUs), and redundant PSUs