Cisco PIX-VPN-ACCEL PIX Firewall VPN Accelerator Card

Features

• Enhanced VPN Performance: Accelerates IPsec VPN throughput, boosting the performance of PIX Firewalls.
• Improved Scalability: Supports a larger number of VPN tunnels and users, making it suitable for growing networks.
• High Security: Utilizes robust encryption standards such as AES and 3DES to ensure secure communications.
• Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Cisco PIX Firewalls, providing a straightforward upgrade path.
• Reduced Load: Offloads VPN processing tasks from the main CPU, freeing up resources for other firewall functions.

Technical Specifications

• Supported Devices: Cisco PIX 515, 515E, 525, and 535 Firewalls
• Encryption Algorithms: AES, 3DES
• Encryption Throughput: Up to 170 Mbps
• Concurrent VPN Tunnels: Up to 2000 tunnels (model-dependent)
• Form Factor: PCI card
• Power Consumption: 10 Watts (typical)
• Compatibility: Compatible with Cisco PIX OS versions supporting VPN Accelerator Card

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco PIX-VPN-ACCEL PIX Firewall VPN Accelerator Card?

  The Cisco PIX-VPN-ACCEL is a VPN Accelerator Card designed to enhance the processing power of Cisco PIX Firewalls, providing efficient hardware-based encryption and decryption for VPN traffic.

• Which Cisco PIX Firewall models support the VPN Accelerator Card?

  The VPN Accelerator Card is compatible with multiple models of Cisco PIX Firewalls, including the PIX 515, 515E, 525, and 535 models.

• What are the benefits of using the Cisco PIX-VPN-ACCEL card?

  The primary benefits include increased VPN throughput, reduced latency, enhanced security for remote connections, and offloading encryption tasks from the firewall\'s main processor to the accelerator card, thereby improving overall performance.

• How does the VPN Accelerator Card improve performance?

  The card offloads resource-intensive encryption and decryption tasks from the firewall\'s main CPU to the dedicated hardware on the card, allowing for faster processing of VPN traffic and thereby improving overall firewall performance.

• Is there any special installation required for the Cisco PIX-VPN-ACCEL card?

  The card must be installed into a supported slot within the compatible Cisco PIX Firewall. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the hardware installation guide specific to your PIX Firewall model.

• What type of VPN protocols does the VPN Accelerator Card support?

  The Cisco PIX-VPN-ACCEL card typically supports multiple VPN protocols, including IPsec, ensuring compatibility and robust encryption for secure communications.

• Can the Cisco PIX-VPN-ACCEL card be used with other firewall features simultaneously?

  Yes, the accelerator card works in conjunction with other firewall features. It specifically enhances VPN performance while allowing other security functions and policies to be enforced by the firewall.

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• Our stock is held in Botany, NSW, near major courier hubs and Sydney International Airport.
• We offer advanced logistics solutions, such as same day delivery, same day collection, overnight delivery, tailgate services, data centre & secure location deliveries, etc.
• Our logistics team ensure every item is packed safe and secure, ensuring no damage occurs to your equipment, in fact, our customers often comment on how good our packing is, check out our ratings on trustpilot.

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• For most products, we can also offer extended maintenance contracts, with options such as 24x7 support and an onsite engineer that can repair or replace your part within 2 hours.

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