Cisco ASA 5506-X Installation Guide

CHAPTER 1
Overview
• About the ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X, on page 1
• Package Contents, on page 3
• Front Panel, on page 4
• Rear Panel, on page 4
• LEDs, on page 7
• Network Ports, on page 9
• Console Ports, on page 10
• Internal and External Flash Storage, on page 11
• Solid State Drive, on page 11
• Power Supply Modules, on page 11
• Hardware Specifications, on page 11
• Power Cord Specifications, on page 13
About the ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X
The Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X adaptive security appliances are part of the ASA
5500-X of next-generation mid-range ASAs and are built on the same security platform as the rest of the ASA
family.
Your ASA 5506-X ships with either ASA or Firepower Threat Defense software preinstalled. To reimage
your device, see Reimage the Cisco ASA or Firepower Threat Defense Device.
Note
This next-generation ASA delivers unprecedented levels of defense against threats to the network with deeper
web inspection and flow-specific analysis, improved secure connectivity via end-point security posture
validation, and voice and video over VPN support. It also provides enhanced support for intelligent information
networks through improved network integration, resiliency, and scalability.
This ASA is a smaller form-factor chassis, intended primarily for desktop or wall-mounting, although one or
two can be mounted in a single rack shelf. The ASA has a standard 1 RU chassis. See Cisco ASA 5500-X
Series Next-Generation Firewalls to compare the performance metrics and capabilities of the 5500-X ASAs.
Cisco ASA 5506-X, ASA 5506W-X, and ASA 5506H-X Hardware Installation Guide
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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