Description
The Cisco ASA5545-IPS-K9 is a high-performance adaptive security appliance designed for mid-sized to large enterprise networks requiring robust threat prevention and secure connectivity. Housed in a 1U rack-mountable chassis, this firewall combines stateful inspection with integrated Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) functionality to provide comprehensive network security. The unit supports up to 1.2 Gbps of firewall throughput and 450,000 concurrent sessions, making it suitable for environments with high traffic demands. Its eight Gigabit Ethernet interfaces offer flexible deployment options for segmentation, failover, or load balancing.
This model includes a dedicated IPS Security Services Card (SSC), enabling real-time threat detection and mitigation without impacting firewall performance. It supports up to 250 VPN peers and includes advanced features like high availability, site-to-site and remote-access VPN, and deep packet inspection. The ASA5545-IPS-K9 is powered by a multi-core CPU architecture and supports up to 8 GB of RAM, ensuring smooth operation under heavy load. Ideal for organizations seeking a reliable used security appliance, it delivers enterprise-grade protection at a fraction of the cost of newer models.

