Cisco ASA 5516-X Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance / Not Affected Serial 5516X

Description:

The Cisco ASA 5516-X Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance is used in enterprise network security systems to provide advanced firewall protection, VPN connectivity, and threat defense for secure network infrastructure. Commonly installed in corporate networks, branch offices, data center edge deployments, and enterprise security gateways where high-performance firewall protection and secure remote access are required. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this appliance for network security upgrades, firewall replacement, infrastructure expansion, and deployment of secure perimeter protection in enterprise environments. 

Applications:

The Cisco ASA 5516-X Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance is deployed in enterprise and mid-sized business networks to protect internal systems from external threats while providing secure VPN access for remote users and branch locations. It is commonly used in corporate offices, financial institutions, healthcare networks, government facilities, and data center edge environments where organizations require reliable firewall protection, intrusion prevention, and secure connectivity between distributed network locations.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ASA 5516-X
• Product Type: Adaptive Security Appliance Firewall
• Brand: Cisco
• Firewall Throughput: Up to 1.8 Gbps
• VPN Throughput: Up to 300 Mbps
• Interfaces: 8 × Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Security Features: Stateful firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), advanced malware protection (AMP)
• VPN Support: Site-to-Site VPN and Remote Access VPN
• Management: Cisco ASDM and Cisco Security Manager
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable network security appliance
• Power Supply: Internal AC power supply
• Designed For: Enterprise network perimeter security

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Firepower 1010 Next-Generation Firewall
• Cisco Firepower 1120 Next-Generation Firewall
• Cisco ASA 5506-X Adaptive Security Appliance