ASA 5550 with content security and IPS

xhackuss1 · ‎08-31-2009

Hi Folks,

I am evaluating the cisco ASA models in order to make some recoomendations. I have seen so far that, the 5520 and 5540 have the possibility of adding the Content Security,IPS and other add-ons but haven't seen that on the 5550. Just wondering if anyone can tell me whether the 5550 can also do the Content security and all the other add-ons as the 5520s.

Collin Clark · ‎08-31-2009

Content Security is NOT available on the 5550. It is only supported on the 5510, 5520, and 5540.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/vpndevc/ps6032/ps6094/ps6120/ps6823/product_data_sheet0900aecd80402e4f.html

The IPS module is also NOT supported. It is only supported on the 5505, 5510, 5520, and 5540.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/vpndevc/ps5729/ps5713/ps4077/data_sheet_c78-459036_ps4077_Products_Data_Sheet.html

Search Cisco for the module and the keyword ASA and you should find the data sheet which lists the supported modules/platforms.

Hope that helps.