Investing in the Cisco ASA5508-K8 firewall means securing your network with industry-leading capabilities. This device not only offers comprehensive protection through FirePOWER services but also delivers high-speed data processing with application control (AVC) throughput of 450 Mbps and AVC plus IPS throughput of 250 Mbps. It is well-suited for businesses of all sizes, supporting unlimited users and nodes while providing a robust stateful inspection throughput of up to 1 Gbps, ensuring business continuity and minimizing downtime.
The ASA5508-K8 comes equipped with 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports for data and 1 Gigabit Ethernet port for management, catering to extensive network interfaces and management needs. With a 1U form factor, it saves valuable rack space while not compromising on performance. The unit also features a VPN throughput of 100 Mbps with 3DES/AES encryption, safeguarding data transactions across your network.
It’s a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to bolster their network’s defense without incurring significant upgrades or operational costs. The ASA5508-K8 is designed to be easily integrated into existing network architectures, providing seamless and adaptive security that is as agile as your business needs. By choosing Cisco, a leader in networking solutions, you can expect reliable support and continuous updates, keeping your defenses up-to-date against the latest threats.
Furthermore, with its simplified management and monitoring options, network administrators can implement and update security policies with ease, track system health through the front panel’s status LEDs, and respond promptly to network incidents.
Overall, the Cisco ASA5508-K8 is a dependable, powerful, and scalable security appliance that provides the necessary defenses to protect your digital assets while keeping pace with evolving business demands.
The ASA5508-K8 is the ASA 5508-X with Firepower Threat Defense. 8GE. AC.
Quick Spec
Figure 1 shows the appearance of ASA5508-K8.
Table 1 shows the quick spec.
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Product Number |
ASA5508-K8 |
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Product Description |
ASA 5508-X with FirePOWER services, 8GE Data, 1GE Mgmt, AC, DES |
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Throughput: Application Control (AVC) |
450 Mbps |
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Throughput: Application Control (AVC) and IPS |
250 Mbps |
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Stateful inspection throughput (maximum) |
1 Gbps |
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Stateful inspection throughput (multiprotocol) |
500 Mbps |
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Triple Data Encryption Standard/ |
100 Mbps |
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Users/nodes |
Unlimited |
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Dimensions(H x W x D) |
1.72 x 17.2 x 11.288 in.(4.369 x 43.688 x 28.672 cm) |
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Weight (with AC power supply) |
8 lb (3 kg) |
Product Details
Figure 2 shows the front panel of ASA5508-K8.
Table 2 shows the description of Status LED on the front panel.
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Number |
LED |
Color |
Description |
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① |
Power |
Unlit |
Power supply off |
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Solid Green |
Power supply on |
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② |
Status |
Green |
Normal system function. |
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Amber |
Critical alarm indicating one or more of the following: ·Major failure of a hardware or software component. ·Over-temperature condition. ·Power voltage outside the tolerance range. |
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③ |
Active |
Solid Green |
Failover pair operating normally. |
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Unlit |
Failover is not operational. |
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④ |
SSD |
Unlit |
No SSD present. |
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Green |
Activity on the drive. |
Figure 3 shows the back panel of ASA5508-K8.
Note：
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① |
Power switch |
⑥ |
SSD LED |
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② |
Power cord socket |
⑦ |
SSD bay |
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③ |
Status LEDs |
⑧ |
USB port |
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④ |
Console ports |
⑨ |
Management port |
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⑤ |
Reset button |
⑩ |
Network data ports |
· Console ports are two serial ports, a mini USB Type B, and a standard RJ-45 (8P8C).
· Management port connects with an RJ-45 cable.
· Network data ports include eight Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (8P8C) network I/O interfaces.
Compare to Similar Items
Table 4 shows the comparison of ASA5508-K8 and ASA5506-K8.
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Models |
ASA5508-K8 |
ASA5506-K8 |
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Product Description |
ASA 5508-X with FirePOWER services, 8GE Data, 1GE Mgmt, AC, DES |
ASA 5506-X with FirePOWER services, 8GE Data, 1GE Mgmt, AC, DES |
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Stateful Inspection Throughput (multiprotocol) |
500 Mbps |
300 Mbps |
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Maximum 3DES/AES VPN Throughput |
175 Mbps |
100 Mbps |
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Memory |
8GB |
4GB |
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Flash |
8GB |
8GB |
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Height (rack units) |
1 RU |
Desk Top |
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Cisco ASA 5500 with FirePOWER Services Datasheet.pdf
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