ASA5506-K9 Cisco ASA 5506-X Firewall with FirePOWER Services 8GE, AC, 3DES/AES
Cisco ASA5506-K9 ASA 5506-X Firewall with FirePOWER Services
Enterprise Cisco ASA 5506-X Next-Generation Firewall with FirePOWER Services, 8 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, and Advanced Threat Protection
The Cisco ASA5506-K9 ASA 5506-X Next-Generation Firewall is a compact, enterprise-class security appliance designed to protect small businesses, branch offices, retail locations, and remote work environments. Combining proven Cisco ASA firewall technology with support for Cisco FirePOWER Services, it delivers advanced threat protection, secure VPN connectivity, application visibility, and comprehensive perimeter security in a desktop form factor.
Equipped with 8 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports, the ASA5506-K9 provides flexible connectivity for LAN, WAN, and DMZ deployments. With up to 750 Mbps firewall throughput, it offers reliable performance for organizations that require secure, high-speed network access without compromising security.
The firewall supports Cisco FirePOWER Services to extend protection with Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), application visibility and control, advanced malware protection (AMP), and URL filtering, depending on the installed software licenses and subscriptions. These capabilities help organizations detect, prevent, and respond to evolving cyber threats.
For secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity, the Cisco ASA5506-K9 supports IPsec and SSL VPN with AES and 3DES encryption, enabling secure communications between branch offices, remote employees, and corporate networks. The platform also supports Active/Standby high availability to help maintain continuous network operations during hardware or system failures.
Running Cisco ASA Software, the appliance provides advanced networking and security features including stateful firewall protection, IPv4 and IPv6 support, NAT, Quality of Service (QoS), static and dynamic routing, and centralized management through Cisco ASDM, CLI, and Firepower Management Center where applicable.
Its compact, fanless desktop design enables quiet operation and easy deployment in space-constrained environments, making it ideal for organizations seeking enterprise-grade security with minimal installation complexity.
Ideal for branch office security, small business networks, secure VPN connectivity, perimeter firewall protection, threat prevention, retail environments, and remote workforce access, the Cisco ASA5506-K9 ASA 5506-X Next-Generation Firewall Appliance delivers scalable security, reliable performance, and advanced threat defense for modern business networks.
Product Specifications – Cisco ASA5506-K9 ASA 5506-X Next-Generation Firewall Appliance
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco ASA5506-K9 ASA 5506-X Next-Generation Firewall Appliance |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | ASA5506-K9 |
| Product Series | Cisco ASA 5500-X Series |
| Product Model | Cisco ASA 5506-X |
| Product Type | Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Appliance |
| Firewall Platform | Cisco ASA with Optional FirePOWER Services Support |
| Firewall Throughput | Up to 750 Mbps |
| Threat Defense Throughput | Up to 125 Mbps (with FirePOWER Services) |
| IPS Throughput | Up to 125 Mbps |
| VPN Throughput | Up to 100 Mbps |
| Interfaces | 8 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Ports |
| Management Interface | 1 × USB Console, 1 × RJ-45 Console |
| USB Ports | 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Storage | Optional SSD on Supported Models (Platform Variant Dependent) |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR3 DRAM |
| Flash Memory | 8 GB |
| Concurrent Sessions | Up to 50,000 |
| New Connections per Second | Up to 10,000 |
| VPN Peers | Up to 50 IPsec VPN Peers (License Dependent) |
| SSL VPN Peers | License Dependent |
| Operating System | Cisco ASA Software |
| FirePOWER Services | Supported with Compatible Software and Licensing |
| Security Features | Stateful Firewall, IPS, VPN, Application Visibility and Control, URL Filtering (License Dependent) |
| Intrusion Prevention | Supported through Cisco FirePOWER Services |
| Malware Protection | Cisco AMP Support (License Dependent) |
| URL Filtering | Supported (Subscription Required) |
| Application Visibility and Control | Supported |
| VPN Support | IPsec VPN and SSL VPN |
| Encryption | AES and 3DES |
| NAT Support | Yes |
| IPv4 Support | Yes |
| IPv6 Support | Yes |
| Routing Support | Static Routing, RIP, OSPF and EIGRP (Feature Dependent) |
| High Availability | Active/Standby Failover Supported |
| Management | Cisco ASDM, CLI, Cisco Security Manager and Firepower Management Center (when applicable) |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | Supported |
| Form Factor | Compact Desktop Appliance |
| Fanless Design | Yes |
| Deployment Type | Branch Office, Small Business and Remote Office Security |
| Application | Perimeter Firewall, VPN Gateway and Threat Protection |
| Reliability | Enterprise-Class Security Platform |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Branch Office Security, Small Business Networks, Secure VPN Connectivity, Perimeter Firewall Protection, Threat Prevention, Remote Workforce Access |
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FAQs
Q1. What security features are included with the ASA5506-K9?
The firewall includes Cisco FirePOWER Services, stateful firewall protection, intrusion prevention, application visibility, URL filtering, and advanced malware protection.
Q2. How many network interfaces does the ASA5506-K9 provide?
It features eight Gigabit Ethernet ports for flexible LAN and WAN connectivity.
Q3. Does the ASA5506-K9 support VPN connectivity?
Yes. It supports secure IPsec and SSL VPN connections using AES and 3DES encryption for remote users and site-to-site deployments.
Q4. Is the ASA5506-K9 suitable for small businesses?
Yes. It is specifically designed for small businesses, retail locations, and branch offices requiring enterprise-grade firewall and threat protection.
Q5. Can this firewall provide advanced threat protection?
Yes. Integrated FirePOWER Services deliver intrusion prevention, application control, URL filtering, and advanced malware protection to help secure business networks.
