Cisco ASA5545-FPWR-K9 Enterprise Firewall

Usage Area

The Cisco ASA5545-FPWR-K9 is an enterprise-grade next-generation firewall (NGFW) deployed at network perimeter and data center edge segments to enforce security policy, inspect traffic, and terminate VPN connections. It is designed for mid-to-large organizations requiring integrated FirePOWER Services for advanced threat protection, intrusion prevention, and application visibility. The appliance supports high-availability active/standby deployments and is suitable for securing multi-tier server farms and branch office aggregation points. Its 8GE data interfaces and 1GE management port enable straightforward integration into existing routed or switched infrastructures.

Construction Features

• Rack-mountable 1U chassis with AC power supply unit
• Includes 8 Gigabit Ethernet data ports and 1 Gigabit Ethernet management interface
• Dual internal SSD storage (2SSD) for logging and FirePOWER module operations
• Hardware-accelerated 3DES/AES encryption engine for VPN throughput
• Modular FirePOWER Services integration for unified threat management
• Passive cooling design with front-to-back airflow for data center environments

Technical Parameters

• Model: Cisco ASA5545-FPWR-K9
• MPN: ASA5545-FPWR-K9
• Firewall Throughput: Not specified in source (refer to Cisco datasheet)
• Data Interfaces: 8x GE (copper), 1x GE management
• Encryption: 3DES/AES
• Storage: 2x SSD (capacity not specified in source)
• Power: AC, single supply (per part number designation)
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable appliance

Standards & Certification

The device complies with common telecommunications and safety standards applicable to Cisco ASA 5545-X series hardware, including FCC Part 15 (Class A) and CE marking for electromagnetic compatibility. It is designed to meet UL/CSA/IEC 60950-1 safety requirements for IT equipment. The 3DES/AES implementation follows FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules, supporting regulatory compliance for financial and government sector deployments.