Cisco ASA5500-X vs. FirePOWER 2100?
In fact, these two series are not designed for the same market. Which should we choose? It depends on the needs and deployments of our business.
However, both of ASA5500-X and FirePOWER 211 are the hot security products of Cisco, I try to compare them and hope this blog can help you to select the right products.
First, the Cisco FirePOWER 2100 series is newer than ASA5500-X.
Cisco FirePOWER 2100 series is released in 2017, while ASA5500-X is in 2010.
Second, the appearances of them are different.
I find a 3D view tool of these two series.
Third, their performances are different.
The Cisco Firepower 2100 Series NGFW appliances deliver business resiliency through superior threat defense. They provide sustained network performance when threat inspection features are activated to keep your business running securely. And they are now simpler to manage for improved IT efficiency and a lower total cost of ownership.
This is the features of 2100.
- Up to 2.0 Gbps
- Multiservice capable
- 12 x 1 GE fixed, 4 SFP (1 GE) ports
- 1RU
- Up to 3 Gbps
- Multiservice capable
- 12 x 1 GE fixed, 4 SFP (1 GE) ports
- 1RU
- Up to 5 Gbps
- Multiservice capable
- Up to 24 x 1 GE or 12 X 1GE and 12x10GE ports
- 1RU
- Up to 8.5 Gbps
- Multiservice capable
- Up to 24 x 1 GE or 12 X 1GE and 12x10GE ports
- 1RU
This is the features of ASA5500-X.
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ASA 5555-X with FirePOWER Services
- Up to 2 Gbps FW
- Multiservice capable
- 8 X 1 GE
- 1 RU
ASA 5545-X with FirePOWER Services
- Up to 1.5 Gbps FW
- Multiservice capable
- 8 GE copper
- 1 RU
ASA 5525-X with FirePOWER Services
- Up to 1 Gbps FW
- Multiservice capable
- 8 X 1 GE
- 1 RU
ASA 5516-X with FirePOWER Services
- Up to 900 Mbps FW
- Multiservice capable
- 8 x 1 GE
- 1 RU
ASA 5508-X with FirePOWER Services
- Up to 500 Mbps FW
- Multiservice capable
- 8 x 1 GE
- 1 RU
ASA 5506H-X with FirePOWER Services
- Up to 300 Mbps FW
- Multiservice capable
- 4 X 1 GE
- Ruggedized Desktop
ASA 5506W-X with FirePOWER Services
- Up to 300 Mbps FW
- Multiservice capable
- 8 x 1 GE
- Desktop with WAP
ASA 5506-X with FirePOWER Services
- Up to 300 Mbps FW
- Multiservice capable
- 8 x 1 GE
- Desktop
Can we Upgrade ASA5500-X to FirePOWER 2100 series?
Yes.
This table shows the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Migration Options.
If you want to order an ASA5500-X product or FirePower 2100 model, please visit our shop:
Cisco ASA 5500 Series, Up to 73% Off
Cisco Firepower 2100 Series Appliances, Up to 69% Off
Info:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/asa-firepower-services/index.html
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/firepower-2100-series/index.html
Learn More:
Cisco FirePOWER Series Comparison: FirePOWER 1000 vs 2100 vs 4100
Guide to the New Cisco Firepower 2100 Series
How to Upgrade an ASA 5506-X to the FTD?
