Choose Your ASA 5506-X NGFW Model

How to choose your ASA 5506-X NGFW Model? Does an ASA5506-K9 installed with the FTD image become an ASA5506-FTD-K9?

Maybe you have the same question above as a Cisco NGFW user.

Firepower Threat Defense (like ASA5506-FTD-K9) image only supports smart licensing, where the ASA with Firepower services (like ASA5506-K9) supports both classic licensing and smart licensing.

ASA5506-K9 includes a control license to be installed as a classic license. (Or migrated to smart licensing)
ASA5506-FTD-K9 has to retrieve all licenses on the smart licensing portal.

Part Number

Description

ASA5506-K9

ASA 5506-X with FirePOWER services, 8 GE Data, 1 GE Mgmt., AC, 3DES/AES, SSD

ASA5506-FTD-K9

ASA 5506-X with Threat Defense software, 8 GE Data, 1 GE Mgmt., AC, 3DES/AES, SSD

Learn more: Cisco Firepower System Feature Licenses

You should notice that not all features from the ASA is supported in the Firepower Threat defense image.

ASA 5506-X NGFW combines the proven network firewall with the industry’s most effective next-gen IPS, url filtering, and advanced malware protection.

The Cisco ASA 5500-FTD-X Series is a family of eight threat-focused NGFW security platforms. Their throughput range addresses use cases from the small or branch office to the Internet edge. They deliver superior threat defense in a cost-effective footprint.

Industry’s First Threat-focused Next-gen Firewall

Adaptive. Threat focused. Visibility. Flexibility.

Feature Highlights and Capability

Forwarding

Up to 300 Mbps FW

Flexible

Multiservice capable

Ports

8 x 1 GE

Form Factor

Desktop

Firewall

Stateful inspection throughput (maximum): 750Mbps
Stateful inspection throughput (multiprotocol2): 300 Mbps
(3DES/AES) VPN throughput:100Mbps
Users / Nodes: Unlimited

Capacity

Throughput: Application Control (AVC) – 250 Mbps
Throughput: Application Control (AVC) and IPS – 125 Mbps
Maximum concurrent sessions: 20,000 – 50,000
Maximum New Connections per second: 5,000

Headware Features

Integrated Wireless: N/A
USB port type ‘A’, High Speed 2.0
8 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GE)
Serial Port: 1 RJ-45 and Mini USB console
Solid-state drive: 50GB mSata
Memory / System Flash: 4GB / 8GB

Capabilities

Supported applications: More than 3,000
URL categories: 80+
Number of URLs categorized
Centralized Mgmt: Multi-device Cisco Security Manager (CSM) and Cisco Firepower Management Center
On-Device Management-ASDM (version 7.3 or higher required)

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Choose your ASA 5506-X NGFW model

	ASA5506-K9	ASA5506-FTD-K9


Firewall Type	Desktop	Desktop
Software Image	ASA with Firepower Services	Firepower Threat Defense
Throughput Capacity	Up to 300Mbps	Up to 300Mbps

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Learn More Quick Specs of ASA5506-K9 and ASA5506-FTD-K9

ASA5506-K9-Quick Specs

Product Code	ASA5506-K9
Interfaces	8 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet interface,1 management port
Stateful inspection throughput (multiprotocol)	300 Mbps
Maximum 3DES/AES VPN throughput	100 Mbps
IPsec site-to-site VPN peers	10; 50 with Security Plus license
Virtual interfaces (VLANs)	5; 30 with Security Plus license
Memory	4GB
Flash	8GB
Power (AC or DC)	AC only
Height (rack units)	Desk Top
Dimensions (D x H x W)	9.23 in x 1.72 in x 7.871 in
Package Weight	3.78 Kg

ASA5506-FTD-K9- Quick Specs

Product Number	ASA5506-FTD-K9
Product Description	ASA 5506-X with Firepower Threat Defense. 8GE. AC
Throughput: Application Control (AVC)	250 Mbps
Throughput: Application Control (AVC) and IPS	125 Mbps
Stateful inspection throughput (maximum1)	750 Mbps
Stateful inspection throughput (multiprotocol2)	300 Mbps
Triple Data Encryption Standard/ Advanced Encryption Standard (3DES/AES) VPN throughput3	100 Mbps
Users/nodes	Unlimited
Dimensions(H x W x D)	1.72 x 7.871 x 9.23 in.(4.369 x 19.992 x 23.444 cm)
Weight (with AC power supply)	4 lb (1.82 kg)

ASA5506-FTD-K9 vs. ASA5508-FTD-K9

Models	ASA5506-FTD-K9	ASA5508-FTD-K9
Product Description	ASA 5506-X with Firepower Threat Defense. 8GE. AC	ASA 5508-X with Firepower Threat Defense. 8GE. AC
Stateful Inspection Throughput (multiprotocol)	300 Mbps	500 Mbps
Maximum 3DES/AES VPN Throughput	100 Mbps	175 Mbps
Memory	4GB	8GB
Flash	8GB	8GB
Height (rack units)	Desk Top	1 RU