Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) — a high-speed, integrated firewall module for Cisco Catalyst 6500 switches and Cisco 7600 Series routers — provides the fastest firewall data rates in the industry: 5-Gbps throughput, 100,000 CPS, and 1M concurrent connections. More info: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2706/ps4452/index.html
So how is it with really the FWSM module? Many Cisco System Engineers told me to not buy it, but rather buy an ASA box.
The thing I liked about the FWSM was that I could integrate it into a 6k5 box, but maybe the ASA platform has more features.
btw: I've heard some rumors about an ASA service module to 6k5 switches. Is it true?
jozjan 3 years ago