cisco asa 5525 cx module
has anybody out there used a cisco asa 5525 cx module to restrict users access to the internet using url filtering ?. i have read the words on it and it sounds great but i want to be re-assured it does what it says on the tin.
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I've got a Cisco 5525 with 120GB SSD. What is that SSD used for btw?
Q. What is the purpose of the solid state drive (SSD)?
A. The SSD is required in order to run the Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC), and Cisco Web Security Essentials (WSE), next-generation firewall services on the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series. The SSD stores logs and any reports for traffic that is processed by these services, in addition to application signatures and a web security database that are part of these subscriptions.
A. The SSD is required in order to run the Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC), and Cisco Web Security Essentials (WSE), next-generation firewall services on the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series. The SSD stores logs and any reports for traffic that is processed by these services, in addition to application signatures and a web security database that are part of these subscriptions.
I see. Thanks for sharing. Does that mean, if I take out that SSD, there should be no issue to running ASA if I don't need to store logs ?
in a way yes - SSD drive is intended for exclusive use of the NGFW features. Taking an example, the base 5515-X is a NGFW but the IPS would not generally be considered next generation. It stores the signature database locally on the module.
Thanks
It crashes constantly and code upgrades have been a nightmare, with every upgrade there is a new set of problems! Do not buy this product!It is a piece of garbage!
We have been working with CiSCo TAC through out the whole ordeal and the issues persist.