| Product Type | Secure Web Appliance |
| Form Factor | 2RU |
| Networking Type | Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Processor / Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Model | WSA-S696-K9 |
| Features | Talos Security Intelligence; Secure Web Appliance Usage Controls; Advanced Malware Protection; Cognitive Threat Analytics; Application Visibility and Control (AVC); Data Loss Prevention (DLP); Remote Browser Isolation (RBI); Roaming-User Protection; Centralized Management and Reporting |
Cisco Secure Web Appliance S696, 128GB RAM, 12TB SAS, Dual Xeon 3.1GHz

Key Benefits
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- Ensures enterprise-level web protection and granular filtering using Talos Security Intelligence
- Reduces operational costs and downtime with hot-swappable drives, redundant 1050W PSU, and 80 PLUS Platinum certification
- Ready for large-scale deployments with 128 GB RAM, RAID 10 storage, and advanced networking I/O
Product Overview
The Cisco Secure Web Appliance S696 is a high-performance, rack-mountable security appliance designed for enterprise-level cybersecurity needs. Powered by two Intel Xeon Gold 6346 3.1 GHz processors and 128 GB DDR4 RAM, it handles intensive web filtering and real-time threat detection. The appliance includes 12 TB of SAS storage (10x1.2 TB) in RAID 10 configuration, ensuring both performance and data redundancy.
Occupying 2U of rack space with front-to-back airflow, the S696 features 4 GbE ports, specialized management interfaces, and hot-swappable components like fans and drives for minimal downtime. With built-in Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 and support for TAA compliance, it integrates well within government and enterprise security infrastructures. Leveraging Talos Security Intelligence and delivered with Cisco WSA AsyncOS 15.2 or later, the S696 provides robust web security while reducing total cost of ownership through its 80 PLUS Platinum energy-efficient power design.
Specifications
Primary Information
Miscellaneous
| Interfaces | 6 port 1G Base-T copper network interface (NICs), RJ - 45 |
| Hard Drive | 12 TB |
| RAM / Total Installed Size | 128 GB |
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
| Width | 16.9 Inch |
| Depth | 29.5 Inch |
| Height | 3.4 Inch |
| Rack Height | 2U |
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222500 |
Networking
| Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Remote Management Protocol | HTTP; HTTPS |
| Cellular Technology | None |
| Cellular Service Provider | None |
| Cellular Generation | None |
Power
| PoE Power Consumption | NONE |
| DC Power Comsumption | NONE |
| Power / Device Type | Power Supply |
Special Feature
| COO | UNITED STATES |
| TAA compliance | Yes |