Re: Question on Cisco ASA's... do all the features slow it down?

[ChrisSerafin <chris () chrisserafin com>]

ASA's have a bunch more memory. I have a cluster of 2 5510 running a 
HUGE web company with no ill effects. Basic static NAT, remote VPN...

Chris Serafin
chris () chrisserafin com



John G. wrote:
> hello list,
>
> we are currently running Cisco PIX 515E's with 128 Megs of RAM.  the 
> problem is their CPU's are getting up to high 80% usage.  gone through 
> a bunch of troubleshooting things and i think it is just time to upgrade.
>
> my question is do the IDS/IPS features of the ASA make it kinda slow?  
> i would hate to have us upgrade to these devices just to find us in 
> the same spot.  what do people think of the ASA's as compared to the 
> vaunted PIX?
>
> we were thinking of getting this model: Cisco ASA5510-SEC-BUN-K9
>
> thanks much,
> jg
>
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