Get your Cisco ASA 5506-X NGFW model

How to choose your ASA 5506-X NGFW Model? Does an ASA5506-K9 installed with the FTD image become an ASA5506-FTD-K9?

Cisco ASA 5506-X NGFW

Maybe you have the same question above as a Cisco NGFW user.

Firepower Threat Defense (like ASA5506-FTD-K9) image only supports smart licensing, where the ASA with Firepower services (like ASA5506-K9) supports both classic licensing and smart licensing.

  1. ASA5506-K9 includes a control license to be installed as a classic license. (Or migrated to smart licensing)
  2. ASA5506-FTD-K9 has to retrieve all licenses on the smart licensing portal.
Part Number
Description

 

ASA 5506-X with FirePOWER services, 8 GE Data, 1 GE Mgmt., AC, 3DES/AES, SSD
ASA5506-FTD-K9
ASA 5506-X with Threat Defense software, 8 GE Data, 1 GE Mgmt., AC, 3DES/AES, SSD

You should notice that not all features from the ASA is supported in the Firepower Threat defense image.

ASA 5506-X NGFW combines the proven network firewall with the industry’s most effective next-gen IPS, url filtering, and advanced malware protection.

The Cisco ASA 5500-FTD-X Series is a family of eight threat-focused NGFW security platforms. Their throughput range addresses use cases from the small or branch office to the Internet edge. They deliver superior threat defence in a cost-effective footprint.

Industry’s First Threat-focused Next-gen Firewall
Adaptive. Threat focused. Visibility. Flexibility.

Cisco ASA 5506-x front view

Feature Highlights and Capability
Forwarding

  • Up to 300 Mbps FW
Flexible

  • Multiservice capable
Ports

  • 8 x 1 GE
Form Factor

  • Desktop
Cisco ASA 5506-x interfaces
Firewall
  • Stateful inspection throughput (maximum): 750Mbps
  • Stateful inspection throughput (multiprotocol2): 300 Mbps
  • (3DES/AES) VPN throughput:100Mbps
  • Users / Nodes: Unlimited
Capacity
  • Throughput: Application Control (AVC) – 250 Mbps
  • Throughput: Application Control (AVC) and IPS – 125 Mbps
  • Maximum concurrent sessions: 20,000 – 50,000
  • Maximum New Connections per second: 5,000
Hardware Features
  • Integrated Wireless: N/A
  • USB port type ‘A’, High Speed 2.0
  • 8 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GE)
  • Serial Port: 1 RJ-45 and Mini USB console
  • Solid-state drive: 50GB mSata
  • Memory / System Flash: 4GB / 8GB
Capabilities
  • Supported applications: More than 3,000
  • URL categories: 80+
  • Number of URLs categorized
  • Centralized Mgmt: Multi-device Cisco Security Manager (CSM) and Cisco Firepower Management Center
  • On-Device Management-ASDM (version 7.3 or higher required)
 Choose your ASA 5506-X NGFW model
 
ASA5506-K9
ASA5506-FTD-K9
   
   
Firewall Type Desktop Desktop
Software Image ASA with Firepower Services Firepower Threat Defence
Throughput Capacity Up to 300Mbps Up to 300Mbps
 Data Sheet
Learn More Quick Specs of ASA5506-K9 and ASA5506-FTD-K9
ASA5506-K9-Quick Specifications
Product Code ASA5506-K9
Interfaces 8 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet interface,1 management port
Stateful inspection throughput (multiprotocol) 300 Mbps
Maximum 3DES/AES VPN throughput 100 Mbps
IPsec site-to-site VPN peers 10; 50 with Security Plus license
Virtual interfaces (VLANs) 5; 30 with Security Plus license
Memory 4GB
Flash 8GB
Power (AC or DC) AC only
Height (rack units) Desk Top
Dimensions (D x H x W) 9.23 in x 1.72 in x 7.871 in
Package Weight 3.78 Kg
 ASA5506-FTD-K9- Quick Specs
Product Number ASA5506-FTD-K9
Product Description ASA 5506-X with Firepower Threat Defence. 8GE. AC
Throughput:

Application Control (AVC)

250 Mbps
Throughput:

Application Control (AVC) and IPS

125 Mbps
Stateful inspection throughput (maximum1) 750 Mbps
Stateful inspection throughput (multiprotocol2) 300 Mbps
Triple Data Encryption Standard/
Advanced Encryption Standard (3DES/AES) VPN throughput3
100 Mbps
Users/nodes Unlimited
Dimensions(H x W x D) 1.72 x 7.871 x 9.23 in.(4.369 x 19.992 x 23.444 cm)
Weight (with AC power supply) 4 lb (1.82 kg)
 ASA5506-FTD-K9 vs. ASA5508-FTD-K9
Models ASA5506-FTD-K9 ASA5508-FTD-K9
Product Description ASA 5506-X with Firepower Threat Defence. 8GE. AC ASA 5508-X with Firepower Threat Defence. 8GE. AC
Stateful Inspection Throughput

(multiprotocol)

300 Mbps 500 Mbps
Maximum 3DES/AES VPN Throughput 100 Mbps 175 Mbps
Memory 4GB 8GB
Flash 8GB 8GB
Height (rack units) Desk Top 1 RU