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Cisco ASA 5512-X Cli Configuration Guide

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Cisco ASA Series CLI Configuration Guide
Chapter 1 Information About Failover
Active/Active and Active/Standby Failover
Figure 1-7 Connecting with Inter-switch Links
Active/Active and Active/Standby Failover
Two types of failover configurations are supported by the ASA: Active/Standby and Active/Active.
In Active/Standby failover, one unit is the active unit. It passes traffic. The standby unit does not actively
pass traffic. When a failover occurs, the active unit fails over to the standby unit, which then becomes
active. You can use Active/Standby failover for ASAs in single or multiple context mode, although it is
most commonly used for ASAs in single context mode.
Active/Active failover is only available to ASAs in multiple context mode. In an Active/Active failover
configuration, both ASAs can pass network traffic. In Active/Active failover, you divide the security
contexts on the ASA into failover groups. A failover group is simply a logical group of one or more
security contexts. Each group is assigned to be active on a specific ASA in the failover pair. When a
failover occurs, it occurs at the failover group level.
For more detailed information about each type of failover, refer the following information:
Chapter 1, “Configuring Active/Standby Failover”
Chapter 1, “Configuring Active/Active Failover”
Determining Which Type of Failover to Use
The type of failover you choose depends upon your ASA configuration and how you plan to use the
ASAs.
If you are running the ASA in single mode, then you can use only Active/Standby failover. Active/Active
failover is only available to ASAs running in multiple context mode.
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Cisco ASA 5512-X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Firewall Throughput1.2 Gbps
VPN Throughput200 Mbps
Maximum VPN Peers250
Integrated IPSYes
IPS Throughput250 Mbps
RAM4 GB
Power SupplyAC, 100-240V
Security Contexts2 (Standard), 50 (with Security Contexts license)
Interfaces6 x Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.75 x 17.5 x 14.5 inches
Weight16 lbs

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