CiscoASA5520orPIX515E

[subhrodeep]

Hi I am unable to decide which to buy CiscoPIX515E or ASA 5520.I am supporting 100users which can increase to 200+.also want firewall capabilities as well as ssl VPN features.can someone suggest?

Thanks

Subhrodeep

[Martin Parry]

Hi

I don't believe that it is possible to do SSL (web)VPN on the PIX-500 series.

Please see below link:

http://www.cisco.com/web/partners/downloads/765/tools/quickreference/vpn_performance_eng.pdf

Hope this helps

Regards

Martin

[subhrodeep]

Thanks Martin the comparision sheet is very helpful.I was wondering whether the ASA 5520 can supplement the PIX firewalling capabilities.my budget allows me to buy any one device.

Thanks

Subhrodeep

[Martin Parry]

Cisco ASA 5500 provides advanced application-aware firewall services with identity-based access control, denial of service (DoS) attack protection, and much more - all built upon market-proven Cisco PIX Security Appliance technology.

You will only need to purchase the ASA.

Regards

Martin