Cisco ASA 5506-X Configuration Guide

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Cisco ASA Series Firewall CLI Configuration Guide
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Introduction to Cisco ASA Firewall Services
First Published: March 23, 2015
Last Updated: April 7, 2015
Firewall services are those ASA features that are focused on controlling access to the network, including
services that block traffic and services that enable traffic flow between internal and external networks.
These services include those that protect the network against threats, such as Denial of Service (DoS)
and other attacks.
The following topics provide an overview of firewall services.
• How to Implement Firewall Services, page 1-1
• Basic Access Control, page 1-2
• Application Filtering, page 1-2
• URL Filtering, page 1-3
• Threat Protection, page 1-3
• Network Address Translation, page 1-4
• Application Inspection, page 1-5
• Use Case: Expose a Server to the Public, page 1-5
How to Implement Firewall Services
The following procedure provides a general sequence for implementing firewall services. However, each
step is optional, needed only if you want to provide the service to your network.
Before You Begin
Configure the ASA according to the general operations configuration guide, including at minimum basic
settings, interface configuration, routing, and management access.
Procedure
Step 1 Implement access control for the network. See Basic Access Control, page 1-2.
Step 2 Implement application filtering. See Application Filtering, page 1-2.
Step 3 Implement URL filtering. See URL Filtering, page 1-3.
Step 4 Implement threat protection. See Threat Protection, page 1-3.

Cisco ASA 5506-X Specifications

General

Model	ASA 5506-X
Firewall Throughput	750 Mbps
Maximum Firewall Connections	50, 000
Maximum VPN Peers	50
Integrated Ports	8 x 1 GE
Stateful Inspection Throughput	750 Mbps
Weight	4.4 lb (2 kg)
Firewall Throughput (Multiprotocol)	750 Mbps
Firewall Throughput (Application Visibility and Control AVC)	250 Mbps
Concurrent Sessions	50, 000
New Connections per Second	10, 000
IPsec VPN Throughput	100 Mbps
Interfaces	8 x 1 GE
Memory	4 GB
Flash Memory	8 GB
Form Factor	Desktop
VPN Throughput	100 Mbps
Maximum Concurrent Sessions	50, 000
New Sessions per Second	10, 000
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C)
Power Supply	External
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing