! Creating Subinterfaces on interface E0/2ĪSA 5512-X or 5515-X Interface Configuration The interface configuration of these devices will look like the following: So, if you are migrating the configuration of an ASA5510 to a new 5512-X or 5515-X you need to take into consideration the interface command syntax. Regarding network interfaces, the 5510 basic license supports only FastEthernet (10/100 FE) interfaces while the 5512-X and 5515-X support Gigabit (10/100/1000) copper interfaces. Supported (extra license or subscription needed)

IPSEC Site-to-Site and Client VPN sessions The table below shows the most important differences between ASA55-X / 5515-X appliances.

(The 5515-X supports A/A and A/S failover by default). This feature is not supported on the Basic license. It allows the devices to work in Active/Active or Active/Standby failover. The most notable improvement offered by the Security Plus license on both 55-X is the device Failover support. The Security Plus license on the 55-X allows some enhancements such as additional VLANs (from 50 to 100), additional concurrent firewall sessions (on the 5510 model) etc. On the other hand, the ASA5515-X comes with a single default license (there is no security plus license on this model). Specifically, Cisco recommends the following hardware migration path for the models above:ĪSA 5512-X Security Plus License OR ASA 5515-XĪs you can see above, both the 5510 and the 5512-X are offered with two types of licenses: Basic License (this is the default license type when you purchase) or a Security Plus License which costs extra money. I have chosen these 3 models because Cisco ASA5512-X and 5515-X are recommended by Cisco as replacement models for the older 5510 firewall which will reach end-of-sale on September 16, 2013. In this article I will describe the main differences between the ASA5510 and the newest generation ASA5512-X and ASA5515-X models.

ASA5512-X (either Basic License or Security Plus License).

ASA5510 (either Basic License or Security Plus License).

ASA5505 (either Basic License or Security Plus License).

The Cisco ASA product line for small and branch offices includes 4 ASA models:

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