Cisco PIX 501 Data Sheet - Page 3

Data Sheet Simple, High-Speed Small Office Networking The Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance provides a convenient way for multiple computers to share a single broadband connection via its integrated, high-performance four-port 10/100-Mbps switch. Furthermore, Cisco PIX Security Appliances provide NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT) features to hide the actual network addresses of devices on your network. Users can also enjoy plug-and-play networking by taking advantage of the built-in Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server within PIX, which automatically assigns their computers network addresses when they are powered on. The Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance provides all the features necessary to seamlessly integrate into today's broadband networking environments. Robust Remote-Management Solutions Lower Total Cost of Ownership The Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance is a reliable, easy-to-maintain platform that provides a wide variety of configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting methods. Management solutions range from centralized policy-management tools to integrated, Web-based management to support for remote monitoring standards such as Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and syslog. Administrators can easily manage a large number of remote Cisco PIX Security Appliances using CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS). This suite consists of several integrated software modules including Management Center for Firewalls, Auto Update Server Software, and Security Monitor. This powerful combination provides a highly scalable, next-generation, three-tier management solution that includes the following features: ● Comprehensive configuration and software image management ● Device hierarchy with configuration inheritance based on "Smart Rules" ● Customizable administrative roles and access privileges ● Comprehensive enterprise change management and auditing ● "Touchless" software image management for remote Cisco PIX Security Appliances ● Support for dynamically addressed appliances Additionally, Cisco offers the CiscoWorks Security Information Management Solution (SIMS), a highly scalable security event management solution that collects, analyzes, and correlates security event data from across the enterprise-enabling you to identify and respond to high priority security events as they occur. The integrated Cisco PIX Device Manager provides an intuitive, Web-based management interface that greatly simplifies the deployment, ongoing configuration, and monitoring of a Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance-without requiring any software (other than a standard Web browser) to be installed on an administrator's computer. Intelligent setup and VPN wizards provide easy integration into any network environment, while informative monitoring features, including a realtime dashboard, provide vital device and network health details at a glance. Alternatively, administrators can remotely configure, monitor, and troubleshoot their Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliances using a command-line interface (CLI). Secure CLI access is available using several methods, including Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol, Telnet over IPSec, and out of band through a console port. All contents are Copyright © 1992-2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 3 of 8