Cisco PIX 515E Firewall

Cisco PIX 515E is an enhanced version of the widely used Cisco PIX 515 Platform, which provides industry-leading state firewalls and IP Security (IPSEC) virtual private network services. Cisco PIX 515E is designed for small and medium business and enterprise remote offices with stronger processing power and integrated, hardware-based IPSec acceleration.

The Cisco PIX 515E multifunction stand-alone rack unit (1RU) chassis supports six interfaces, making it ideal for businesses that need a low-cost security solution with a DMZ support. As part of the world's leading Cisco PIX Firewall series, it can provide unmatched security, reliability, and performance for today's network users. Cisco PIX 515E is a firewall device designed for specific requirements that provides unprecedented security. It is tightly integrated with the Cisco PIX operating System (OS), a dedicated, hardened system that eliminates the frequent vulnerabilities and performance losses that occur in a common operating environment. The core of the system is a protection mechanism based on adaptive Security Algorithm (ASA), which can provide a stateful, connection-oriented firewall function while intercepting common denial of service (DoS) attacks. Cisco PIX 515E is also a fully functional VPN gateway that securely transmits data on a public network. It enables intersite and remote access VPN applications through 56-bit Data Encryption Standard (DES) or 168-bit triple DES (3DES). Depending on the Cisco PIX 515E Model selected, the VPN feature can be provided as a service on the Cisco PIX OS, or through an integrated, hardware-based VPN Accelerator (VAC). This accelerator card provides up to 63Mbps throughput and 2000 IPSec tunnels. Support for high availability can be achieved by deploying a redundant hot backup unit. This method of recovery can maintain concurrent connections through automatic State synchronization. This ensures that the process is maintained even in the event of a system failure, and that the entire switching process is completely transparent to the network user. The firewall currently has three models, which can provide different levels of interface density, failover capabilities, and VPN throughput.

Restricted Software usage License

The Cisco PIX 515E "Limited" (PIX 515e-r) model provides excellent value for businesses looking for a powerful Cisco PIX Firewall with minimal interface density and VPN throughput. It has 32MB of RAM and can support up to three 10/100 Fast Ethernet interfaces.

Unlimited license for software use

The Cisco pix 515E "unlimited" (pix 515e-ur) model extends the functionality of this series through integrated, hardware-based VPN acceleration to support state failback, adding LAN interfaces, and increasing VPN throughput. It has an integrated VAC,64MB RAM that can support up to six 10/100 Fast Ethernet interfaces. Cisco PIX 515e-ur can also share state information with a hot-backed Cisco PIX Firewall to enable full firewall redundancy.

Recovery Software usage License

The Cisco pix 515E recovery (pix 515E-FO) model features a unique design that can collaborate with a PIX 515e-ur to provide a very inexpensive, high-availability solution. It works in hot backup mode, and the role is a complete redundant system for saving the current process. It has the same hardware configuration as the PIX 515e-ur and is able to provide the highest level of availability at a low price.

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Performance overview
Clear-Text throughput	188Mbps
168-bit 3DES IPSec VPN throughput	63Mbps
Concurrent VPN tunnels	2000
Technical Specifications
Processor	433MHz Intel Celeron
Random Storage Memory	32MB, or 64MB SDRAM
Flash	16MB
Cache	128KB level two cache, frequency 433MHz
System bus	Single 32-bit, 33MHz pic bus
Environment
Working environment
Temperature	-25° to 131°f ( -5° to 55 ℃)
Relative humidity	5% to 95%, non condensing
Height	0 to 9843 ft. (3000 m)
Impact	1.14m/sec (45in/sec) 1/2 sine input
Vibration	0.41GRMS2 (3 to 500Hz) random input
Noise	Max 45dBa
Non-working environment
Temperature	-130 to 1580F (-250 to 700C)
Relative humidity	5% to 95%, non condensing
Height	0 to 15000 ft. (4570 m)
Impact	30G
Vibration	0.41GRMS2 (3 to 500Hz) random input
Power
Input (per power supply)
Line Voltage Range	100V to 240V AC or 48V DC
Rated line voltage	100V to 240V AC or 48V DC
Current	~1.5a
Frequency	50-60Hz, Single phase
Output
Steady state	406
Peak	65W
Maximum Bulk heat	410btu/hours, full use (65W)
Size and weight
Height	1.72 inches (4.37 cm), 1RU
Width	16.82 inches (42.72 cm), can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack
Thickness	11.8 inches (29.97 cm)
Weight (single power supply)	~11lbs (4.11 kg)
Extended
PCI bus	Two 32-bit/33mhz PCI
Random access memory	Two 168-pin DIMM slots (Cisco PIX OS supports up to 64MB)
Interface
Integrated network interface	Two 10/100 Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Console port	RS-232 (RJ-45) 9600 baud
Recovery ports	RS-232 (DB-15) 115Kbps (requires Cisco-specified cable)
Certification
Safety	UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, en 60950, IEC 60950, as/nzs3260, TS001, IEC60825, en 60825,21cfr1040
Emi	CFR Class A (FCC), ICES 003 Class A with UTP, EN55022 Class A with UTP, CISPR Class A with UTP, As/nz 3548 C Lass A with UTP, VCCI Class A with UTP, EN55024, En50082-1 (1997), CE marking, EN55022 class B with FTP, CISPR class B With FTP, AS/NZ 3548 class B with FTP, VCCI Class B with FTP
Order Information
PIX 515E	Only PIX 515E Chassis available
PIX 515E-DC	Only pix 515E DC chassis available
PIX 515e-dc-fo-bun	PIX 515E DC Chassis, recovery software, 2 FE ports, VAC
PIX 515e-dc-r-bun	PIX 515E DC chassis, with limited software, 2 FE ports
PIX 515e-dc-ur-bun	PIX 515E DC chassis, unlimited software, 2 FE ports
PIX 515e-fo-bun	PIX 515E Chassis, recovery software, 2 FE ports, VAC
PIX 515e-r-bun	PIX 515E chassis, with restricted software, 2 FE ports
PIX 515e-r-dmz-bun	PIX 515E DC chassis, with limited software, 3 FE ports
PIX 515e-ur-bun	PIX 515E DC chassis, unlimited software, 2 FE ports, VAC
Pix-4fe	Quad-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet interface
Pix-1fe	Single-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet interface
Pix-vpn-accel	IPSec Hardware VPN accelerator card (VAC)
Pix-vpn-3des	168-bit 3DES IPSEC VPN software usage license
Pix-vpn-des	56-bit des IPSEC VPN software usage license