Cisco PIX 501 Data Sheet - Page 5

Data Sheet Feature Benefit Industry certifications and evaluations ● Earned numerous leading industry certifications and evaluations, including: ◦ Common Criteria Evaluated Assurance Level 4 (EAL4) ◦ FIPS 140-2, Level 2 Validation Robust Small Office Networking Integrated 4-port 10/100 switch ● Provides convenient, high-speed networking environment for small office environments in a single compact platform ● Auto-MDIX support eliminates the need to use crossover cables with devices connected to the switch DHCP client/server ● Obtains IP address for outside interface of appliance automatically from service provider ● Provides IP addresses to devices on inside network of the appliance ● Delivers "zero touch provisioning" of Cisco IP Phones via automated bootstrapping of CallManager contact information through DHCP server extensions DHCP relay ● Forwards DHCP requests from internal devices to an administrator-specified DHCP server, enabling centralized distribution, tracking and maintenance of IP addresses NAT/PAT support ● Provides dynamic, static, and policy-based NAT, as well as PAT services ● Allows multiple users to share a single broadband connection using a single public IP address PAT for IPSec ● Supports IPSec passthrough services, enabling a single device behind the Cisco PIX Security Appliance to establish a VPN tunnel through the firewall to a VPN peer PPPoE support ● Ensures compatibility with networks that require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) support Rich Management Capabilities CiscoWorks VMS ● Provides a comprehensive management suite for large scale Cisco security product deployments ● Integrates policy management, software maintenance, and security monitoring in a single management console Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM) ● Intuitive, Web-based GUI enables simple, secure remote management of Cisco PIX Security Appliances ● Provides wide range of informative, real-time, and historical reports which give critical insight into usage trends, performance baselines, and security events Auto Update ● Provides "touchless" secure remote management of Cisco PIX Security Appliance configuration and software images via a unique push/pull management model ● Next-generation secure XML/HTTPS management interface can be leveraged by Cisco and third party management applications for remote Cisco PIX Security Appliance configuration management, inventory, software image management/deployment, and monitoring ● Supports dynamically addressed appliances in addition to firewalls with static IP addresses ● Integrates seamlessly with Management Center for Firewalls and Auto Update Server for robust, scalable remote management of up to 1000 Cisco PIX Security Appliances (per management server) Cisco PIX command-line interface ● Allows customers to use existing Cisco IOS CLI knowledge for easy installation and management with little additional training needed ● Accessible through variety of methods including console port, Telnet, and SSH Command-level authorization ● Gives businesses the ability to create up to 16 customizable administrative roles/profiles for managing a Cisco PIX Security Appliance (for example, monitoring only, read-only access to configuration, VPN administrator, firewall/NAT administrator, etc.) ● Leverages either the internal administrator database or outside sources via TACACS+, such as Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) SNMP and syslog support ● Provide remote monitoring and logging capabilities, with integration into Cisco and third-party management applications All contents are Copyright © 1992-2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 5 of 8