Product Type | Network Security/Firewall Appliance |
Series | 5500 |
Product Line | ASA |
Product Model | 5505 |
Product Name | ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance |
Form Factor | Wall Mountable |
Weight | 1.81 kg |
Power Input Voltage | 220V |
Limited Warranty | 90 days |
Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance, 8 Ports, 3DES/AES



Key Benefits

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- Ideal for small businesses needing integrated security and VPN in a compact unit
- Delivers strong performance with high connection rates and VLAN segmentation
- TAA-compliant with 90-day warranty, suitable for government and enterprise environments
Product Overview
The Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance is an all-in-one network security solution tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and remote offices. It integrates a firewall, VPN capabilities, and rich traffic control features. With 512MB DRAM and 128MB Flash memory, the device supports 10,000 concurrent connections and manages up to 4000 new connections per second, making it ideal for mid-scale environments with dynamic traffic demands.
This unit supports 8 total Ethernet ports and includes 2 PoE-enabled ports, providing the flexibility to power devices directly. The Cisco ASA 5505 supports advanced web content filtering and robust data encryption through 3DES/AES standards. VLAN partitioning (up to 20 VLANs) allows efficient segmentation and traffic isolation. It’s a wall-mountable device with a compact footprint for easy deployment. A management port and USB port expand integration potential.
Designed with affordability and performance in mind, it is TAA-compliant and supports IPSec VPN peering for up to 10 connections. A 90-day limited warranty is included as part of Cisco's hardware assurance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless LAN | No |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Protection Supported | Web Content Filtering |
Encryption Standard | 3DES, AES |
Memory & Storage
Standard Memory | 512 MB |
Memory Technology | DRAM |
Flash Memory | 128 MB |
Interfaces
Total Number of Ports | 8 |
Number of PoE (RJ-45) Ports | 2 |
PoE (RJ-45) Port | Yes |
USB Port | Yes |
Management Port | Yes |
Number of Total Expansion Slots | 1 |
Network Standard | 10/100/1000Base-T |
Ethernet Technology | Fast Ethernet |
Physical & Environmental
Height | 1.75" (44.45 mm) |
Width | 7.9" |
Depth | 6.87" (174.50 mm) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Manageable | Yes |
Performance & Capacity
Concurrent Connections Supported | 10000 |
Connections Per Second | 4000 |
IPSec VPN Peers | 10 |
Supported VLANs | 20 (802.1Q VLAN Support) |