Cisco ASA5550-K8 Firewall – High-Performance Network Security

Usage Area

The Cisco ASA5550-K8 is a firewall appliance designed for deployment in enterprise and service-provider network environments. It is typically installed at network perimeters to enforce security policies between internal and external segments. The unit supports failover configurations, enabling high-availability architectures in critical infrastructure. It is suitable for organizations requiring stateful inspection and VPN capabilities within a compact chassis.

Construction Features

• Rack-mountable 1U appliance with integrated hardware-based firewall acceleration.
• Includes 8 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports and 1 Fast Ethernet (FE) management port for network connectivity.
• Ships with pre-installed adaptive security software (SW) and high-availability (HA) support.
• Supports DES encryption for secure communications.
• Passive cooling design with no moving parts in the data path, reducing mechanical failure risk.
• Power supply unit integrated into the chassis; standard AC input.

Technical Parameters

• Model: ASA5550-K8
• Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000 BASE-T (GE) + 1 x 10/100 BASE-T (FE)
• Encryption: DES (Data Encryption Standard)
• High Availability: Supported (active/standby failover)
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Software: Included (Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance software)

Standards & Certification

The device complies with industry-standard networking and safety requirements for enterprise IT equipment, including CE marking for the European market. It adheres to applicable EMC and low-voltage directives as per EU regulations. The Cisco ASA5550-K8 is designed for operation within standard commercial temperature and electrical conditions.