Cisco ASA 5512-X Cli Configuration Guide

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Cisco ASA Series CLI Configuration Guide
Chapter 1 Configuring a Cluster of ASAs
Configuration Examples for ASA Clustering
The principle is to first maximize the number of active ports in the channel, and secondly keep the
number of active primary ports and the number of active secondary ports in balance. Note that when a
5th unit joins the cluster, traffic is not balanced evenly between all units.
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Router or
Access Switch
Virtual Switch Link
ASA1
ASA8
1. Up to 4 units
Router or
Access Switch
Virtual Switch Link
ASA1
ASA2
ASA3
ASA4
2. 5th unit joined
3. Maximum of 8 units
Router or
Access Switch
Virtual Switch Link
ASA1
ASA2
ASA3
ASA4
ASA5
Switch 2Switch 1Switch 2Switch 1Switch 2Switch 1

Cisco ASA 5512-X Specifications

General

Firewall Throughput	1.2 Gbps
VPN Throughput	200 Mbps
Maximum VPN Peers	250
Integrated IPS	Yes
IPS Throughput	250 Mbps
RAM	4 GB
Power Supply	AC, 100-240V
Security Contexts	2 (Standard), 50 (with Security Contexts license)
Interfaces	6 x Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.75 x 17.5 x 14.5 inches
Weight	16 lbs