Cisco ASA5525-DC-DC-K8 Enterprise Firewall Appliance

Usage Area

The Cisco ASA5525-DC-K8 is a next-generation firewall appliance deployed at the network perimeter of medium and large enterprise data centers. It is used to enforce security policies between internal network segments and external untrusted networks, providing stateful inspection and access control. The device is suitable for environments requiring high-availability firewall services with DC power input, such as telecommunications facilities and industrial server rooms. It supports up to 8 Gigabit Ethernet data interfaces for segmented traffic filtering.

Construction Features

• Rack-mountable 1U chassis designed for integration into standard 19-inch server racks.
• Equipped with 8 Gigabit Ethernet data ports and 1 dedicated Gigabit Ethernet management port.
• DC power supply unit, supporting direct current input for data center power architectures.
• Includes embedded software (SW) with DES encryption capability.
• Modular hardware design with separate management plane for out-of-band administration.
• Fan-cooled passive heatsink assembly for sustained operation in controlled environments.

Technical Parameters

• Model: ASA5525-DC-K8
• Data Interfaces: 8 x GE (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Management Interface: 1 x GE (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Power Input: DC (direct current)
• Encryption: DES (Data Encryption Standard)
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Software: Included (SW)

Standards & Certification

The device complies with Cisco ASA series hardware standards for enterprise security appliances. It meets industry requirements for electromagnetic compatibility and safety in data center installations. The DES encryption implementation aligns with baseline cryptographic standards for firewall products.