Cisco ASA5550-DC-K8 – Enterprise-Grade DC-Powered Firewall

Usage Area

The Cisco ASA5550-DC-K8 is a firewall appliance designed for deployment in enterprise data centers, service provider networks, and large campus environments requiring DC power input. It is used to enforce security policies between network segments, provide high-availability failover, and protect critical infrastructure against unauthorized access. The device supports up to 8 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces plus one Fast Ethernet port for management or auxiliary connectivity. It is suitable for organizations needing a dedicated, hardware-based firewall with DES encryption capabilities in a DC-powered rack environment.

Construction Features

• Rack-mountable 1U appliance with integrated DC power supply unit.
• Chassis equipped with 8 integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 1 Fast Ethernet port.
• Supports high-availability (HA) configuration for redundant firewall deployment.
• DES encryption module included for secure VPN traffic processing.
• Hardware-based firewall acceleration for sustained throughput.
• No moving parts in the data path; passive cooling design for reliability.

Technical Parameters

• Model: ASA5550-DC-K8
• Power Supply: DC power input
• Ethernet Ports: 8 x GE (10/100/1000) + 1 x FE (10/100)
• Encryption: DES
• High Availability: Supported (HA)
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Software: ASA appliance software included

Standards & Certification

The device complies with industry-standard safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements for enterprise networking equipment, including CE marking for the European market. It is designed to meet EN 60950-1 safety standards and EN 55024/EN 55022 EMC directives. The appliance is intended for installation in controlled environments with proper ventilation and meets applicable EU regulatory requirements for IT equipment.