Proven technology: The FWSM software is based on Cisco PIX technology and uses the same timetested
Cisco PIX Operating System, a secure, real-time operating system.
Lower TCO (total cost of ownership): Virtualized FWSM delivers multiple firewalls on one physical
hardware platform. Virtualization reduces the number of physical devices required in a network, thereby
significantly minimizing the complexity of managing network infrastructure and operational efficiency.
ROI (return on investment): Higher ROI with flexible deployment leveraging existing infrastructure
investments.
Firewall Appliance Software for PIX 500 and ASA 5500
Cisco Firewall Appliance provides integrated hardware and software delivering full stateful firewall protection
and VPN capabilities. It provides in-depth packet inspection and flow-specific monitoring, improved network
integration, resiliency, and scalability. Unlike typical CPU-intensive proxy servers, the Cisco Firewall Software
uses a non-UNIX secure, real-time, embedded system.
Both appliances (PIX 500 and ASA 5500 series) are based on the industry-leading Cisco Firewall Software
currently on version 8.0 as of this writing. The majority of the functions are the same on both appliances, with
the exception that in comparison to the PIX 500 series, the ASA 5500 series has the additional support of SSL
VPN technology (WebVPN), VPN Load Balancing, the Security Services Module (SSM)??”IPS module, Compact
Flash (CF) card support, and Aux port support.
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