Software Licenses
10-User License
The Cisco PIX 501 10-user license supports up to 10 concurrent source IP addresses from your internal network to traverse through the Cisco PIX 501. The integrated DHCP server supports up to 32 DHCP leases. As your needs grow, both 50 user and unlimited user upgrade licenses are available, allowing you to extend your investment in Cisco PIX 501 equipment.
50-User License
The Cisco PIX 501 50-user license supports up to 50 concurrent source IP addresses from your internal network to traverse through the Cisco PIX 501. The integrated DHCP server supports up to 128 DHCP leases. As your needs grow, a 50-to-unlimited user upgrade license is also available, allowing you to further extend your investment in Cisco PIX 501 equipment.
Unlimited User License
The PIX 501 unlimited user license supports an unlimited number of devices from your internal network to traverse through the Cisco PIX 501. The integrated DHCP server supports up to 256 DHCP leases.
3DES/AES and DES Encryption Licenses
The Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance has two optional encryption licenses-one license (PIX-501-VPN-3DES) enables 168-bit 3DES and up to 256-bit AES encryption, the other license (PIX-VPN-DES) enables 56-bit DES encryption. Both are available either at the time of ordering the Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance, or can be obtained subsequently through Cisco.com. Note that an encryption license must be installed to activate encryption services which are required before using certain features including VPN and secure remote management.
Performance Summary
Cleartext throughput: Up to 60 Mbps
Concurrent connections: 7,500
56-bit DES IPsec VPN throughput: Up to 6 Mbps
168-bit 3DES IPsec VPN throughput: Up to 3 Mbps
128-bit AES IPsec VPN throughput: Up to 4.5 Mbps
Simultaneous VPN peers: 10*
* Maximum number of simultaneous site-to-site or remote access IKE Security Association (SAs) supported
Technical Specifications
Processor: 133-MHz AMD SC520 Processor
Random access memory: 16 MB of SDRAM
Flash memory: 8 MB
System bus: Single 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI
Environmental Operating Ranges
Operating
Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Relative humidity: 10 to 90 percent, noncondensing
Altitude: 0 to 6500 feet (2000 m)
Shock: 250 G, < 2 ms
Vibration: 0.41 Grms2 (3-500 Hz) random input
Nonoperating
Temperature: -4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C)
Relative humidity: 10 to 90 percent, noncondensing
Altitude: 0 to 15000 feet (4570 m)
Shock: 65 G, 8 ms
Vibration: 1.12 Grms2 (3-500 Hz) random input
Power
Input
Range Line Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Nominal Line Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Current: 0.051A (at 115V)
Frequency: 50-60 Hz, single phase
Power: 5.9W
Output
Nominal Line Voltage: 3.3V DC
Current: 1.5A
Steady State: 5W
Maximum Peak: 5W
Maximum Heat Dissipation: 17.0 BTU/hr, full power usage (5W)
Physical Specifications
Dimensions and Weight Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.0 x 6.25 x 5.5 in. (2.54 x 15.875 x 13.97 cm)
Weight: 0.75 lb (0.34 kg)
Interfaces
Console Port: RS-232, 9600 bps, RJ-45
Outside: Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet port, auto-negotiate (half/full duplex), RJ-45
Inside: Integrated auto-sensing, auto-MDIX 4-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch, RJ-45
Regulatory and Standards Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Products bear CE Marking indicating compliance with the 89/366/EEC and 73/23/EEC directives, which includes the following safety and Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards.