Brand: Cisco · SKU: WS-SVC-FWM-1 · MPN: WS-SVC-FWM-1 · Category: Networking
The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module (FWSM) is a high-performance, integrated stateful inspection firewall module for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches and Cisco 7600 Series routers. It provides high-speed security services, delivering up to 5.5 Gbps of throughput and 100,000 new connections per second. As an extension of the Cisco PIX/ASA firewall technology, the FWSM tracks the state of all network communications and prevents unauthorized access, providing large enterprises and service providers with superior security, reliability, and performance. Up to four FWSMs can be installed in a single chassis, scaling performance to 20 Gbps per chassis.
| Throughput | 5.5 Gbps |
|---|---|
| ACL Entries | 80,000 |
| Form Factor | Single-slot module for Catalyst 6500/7600 |
| VLAN Support | Up to 1,000 |
| NAT Translations | 256,000 |
| Power Consumption | 153 Watts (Typical) |
| Virtual Firewalls | Up to 250 security contexts (with licensing) |
| Concurrent Connections | 1,000,000 |
| Connections Per Second | 100,000 |
| Warranty | 90-Day Limited Warranty (Manufacturer) / 1-Year (Retailer Refurbished) |
| Weight | 8.00 kg |
| Dimensions | 1.2 x 14.4 x 16.0 inches |
The FWSM is a hardened, embedded system based on the Cisco PIX/ASA security engine. It delivers strong application-layer security through intelligent, application-aware inspection engines that examine network flows at Layers 4-7, including protection for VoIP, multimedia, and peer-to-peer applications. It is designed for high-density environments requiring robust perimeter security.
Spine-Leaf Architects
Core Aggregation Layer
"The WS-SVC-FWM-1 is built for the professional requirements of Core Aggregation Layer. It supports management features essential for Spine-Leaf Architects overseeing enterprise fabrics."
Yes, this Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module (FWSM) (WS-SVC-FWM-1) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module (FWSM) includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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