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ASA5545-DC-K8 Overview
ASA5545-DC-K8 is a high-performance, rack-mounted hardware appliance designed for data center and enterprise deployments. It delivers robust firewall capabilities with integrated security services such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN, ensuring comprehensive threat protection while maintaining low latency and high throughput. Its design accommodates upgraded port configurations including LAN, WAN, and SFP interfaces, paired with redundant AC power supplies to ensure operational continuity.
Optimized for sophisticated management and deployment scenarios, the ASA5545-DC-K8 supports centralized configuration and reporting through CLI, GUI, and cloud-based options. Its scalable architecture makes it suitable for a wide range of use cases—from SMB networks to expansive enterprise and branch office environments—by offering high availability options and clustering capabilities for uninterrupted secure connectivity.
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ASA5545-DC-K8 Specifications
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Data Center
- Use Case
- VPN / Secure Access / UTM
- Firewall Layer Supported
- Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Firewall Throughput
- 10 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 5 Gbps
- IPS Throughput
- 4 Gbps
- VPN Throughput
- 8 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 50
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Feature
- High Availability, Clustering, Scalability
- Concurrent Sessions
- 500000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 1000000
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- Integrated I/O
- 8
- New Sessions Per Second
- 15000
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP
- Routing Protocols Supported
- OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
- Security Services
- Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN
- High Availability
- Active-Active
- Interfaces
- RJ-45 / SFP
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Switch Ports
- Yes
- POE Ports
- No
- Management Options
- Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMP
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 1000
- Users Supported
- Unlimited
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Name
- ASA5545-DC-K8
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.2 inches
- Depth
- 18.0 inches
- Weight
- 20 lbs
ASA5545-DC-K8 Use Case
High-Performance Data Center Perimeter Firewall for Real-Time Financial Transactions
In a global bank’s primary data center, the ASA5545-DC-K8-ASA 5545-X with SW, 8GE Data, 1GE Mgmt, DC, DES delivers 4 Gbps of threat-focused inspection and sub-millisecond latency to protect mission-critical trading platforms. Benefit: Achieves PCI DSS compliance, reduces intrusion attempts by 95%, and sustains 99.99% transaction availability.
Micro-Segmentation and Multi-Tenant Isolation in Colocation Facilities
A managed service provider deploys the ASA5545-DC-K8-ASA 5545-X with SW, 8GE Data, 1GE Mgmt, DC, DES in multi-context mode to enforce isolated security policies across 20 tenant environments. Outcome: Prevents lateral threat movement, accelerates incident containment by 70%, and centralizes policy management with role-based controls.
Scalable VPN Edge for Secure Global Branch and Remote Workforce Access
A multinational enterprise uses the ASA5545-DC-K8-ASA 5545-X with SW, 8GE Data, 1GE Mgmt, DC, DES to terminate 300 SSL VPN tunnels and 50 IPSec site-to-site connections at 2 Gbps aggregate throughput. Benefit: Ensures end-to-end encryption, boosts remote user productivity by 40%, and lowers per-user connectivity costs by 30%.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| ASA5545-DC-K8 |  ASA5585-S60-2D-K9 |  ASA5585-S10-K8 |  ASA5585-S60-2A-K7 |  ASA5515-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount Appliance | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Cisco Security Manager | Yes | Firepower Management Center | Cisco ASDM / Cisco Security Manager |
| Concurrent Sessions | 500000 | 1,000,000 | 500,000 | N/A | 250,000 |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Data Center | Enterprise / Data Center / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office / Data Center | Enterprise / Data Center / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office |
| Depth | 18.0 inches | 18.5 inches | 19.1 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | Next-Generation Firewall | NGFW |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | N/A |
| Feature | High Availability, Clustering, Scalability | High Availability, Clustering, Scalability | Advanced Threat Protection, IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, VPN | Integrated IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, VPN | Next-Generation Firewall |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 1000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Firewall Throughput | 10 Gbps | 60 Gbps | 15 Gbps | 60 Gbps | 450 Mbps |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 8 GB |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.8 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability | Active-Active | Active-Passive | Active-Active | Active-Passive | Active-Passive |
| IPS Throughput | 4 Gbps | 15 Gbps | 4 Gbps | N/A | 200 Mbps |
| Integrated I/O | 8 | 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / SNMP | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog |
| Management Options | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP | CLI / GUI / SNMP / REST API | CLI / GUI / SNMP |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1000000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | N/A | 250,000 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| New Sessions Per Second | 15000 | 70,000 | 50,000 | N/A | 20,000 |
| POE Ports | No | No | No | No | No |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | ASA5545-DC-K8 | ASA5585-S60-2D-K9 | ASA5585-S10-K8 | ASA5585-S60-2A-K7 | Cisco ASA5515-K9 |
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Security Services | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | IPS / Antivirus / Web Filtering / VPN |
| Supported Applications | 50 | 6 | Multiple security applications | N/A | 128 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP |
| Switch Ports | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 5 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 6 Gbps | N/A | 400 Mbps |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM |
| Users Supported | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | N/A | 250,000 |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| VPN Throughput | 8 Gbps | 40 Gbps | 10 Gbps | N/A | 250 Mbps |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 4 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 20 lbs | 34 lbs | 30 lbs | 50 lbs | 14 lbs |
| Width | 17.2 inches | 17.52 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Olive Lane
4
Professional-grade appliance with consistent operation under heavy traffic.
P
Peyton Carter
4
Durable, stable, and easy to manage.
Q
Quincy Hayes
5
Handles enterprise workloads efficiently.
R
Rory Blake
5
Reliable and dependable network security solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco ASA 5545-X with SW, 8GE Data, 1GE Mgmt, DC, DES (ASA5545-DC-K8)?
The ASA 5545-X is a next-generation firewall with 8 Gigabit Ethernet data ports, 1 Gigabit management port, dual DC power inputs and DES license, designed for mid-sized enterprise network security.
What throughput performance can I expect from the ASA5545-DC-K8?
The ASA 5545-X delivers up to 2 Gbps of firewall throughput, up to 1.2 Gbps of IPS throughput, and up to 300 Mbps of VPN encrypted throughput, ensuring high-performance security.
How many concurrent VPN tunnels does the ASA 5545-X support?
This model supports up to 250 IPsec VPN tunnels simultaneously, providing scalable site-to-site and remote access VPN connections.
What high availability options are available for the ASA 5545-X?
The ASA 5545-X supports Active/Active and Active/Standby failover configurations to ensure business continuity and zero downtime.
Can I deploy the ASA5545-DC-K8 in a rack environment?
Yes, the ASA 5545-X features a 1 RU form factor and includes rack-mount brackets for easy installation in standard 19-inch server racks.
What power options does the ASA 5545-X offer?
The ASA5545-DC-K8 includes dual redundant DC power inputs (–48 VDC) for continuous operation and increased reliability.
What licensing model is used for the ASA 5545-X?
The ASA 5545-X uses Cisco’s K8 licensing, which includes the base firewall, VPN, and advanced threat licenses on a subscription basis for flexible feature management.
Does the ASA5545-DC-K8 support intrusion prevention?
Yes, with the FirePOWER Services subscription, the ASA 5545-X delivers integrated intrusion prevention to block attacks and enforce policies in real time.
Which management interfaces are available on the ASA 5545-X?
It provides one dedicated 1 GE management port and eight configurable Gigabit Ethernet data ports for network and security management.
What encryption standards are supported by the ASA 5545-X with DES license?
The ASA5545-DC-K8 supports DES and 3DES encryption for IPsec VPNs, ensuring compliance with legacy and moderate security requirements.
How do I update software on the ASA 5545-X?
Software updates are managed via the Cisco Software Download Center using the ASDM or CLI and require valid Cisco Smart Net total care or subscription license.
What virtual firewall features are available on the ASA5545-DC-K8?
The ASA 5545-X supports multiple security contexts, allowing logical partitioning into separate virtual firewalls for multi-tenant environments.
Is this model compatible with Cisco’s SecureX platform?
Yes, the ASA 5545-X integrates with SecureX for unified threat management, visibility, and automated response across Cisco security products.
What warranty and support options are available for the ASA 5545-X?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime warranty for hardware and optional Smart Net Total Care contracts for 24/7 technical support and advance hardware replacement.
How do I monitor network traffic on the ASA5545-DC-K8?
Traffic monitoring is available through CLI commands, ASDM GUI, SNMP, NetFlow, and third-party monitoring tools via standard MIBs.
What scalability features does the ASA 5545-X offer?
The ASA 5545-X supports clustering up to 10 units, hot-swappable power supplies, and license upgrades to scale performance and feature sets.