11-21-2014 08:30 AM - edited 02-21-2020 05:20 AM
Considering buying Cisco ASA 5505 for my business but have found end of life for the device. Have Cisco announced a replacement for the appliance or is Palo alto the way to go
11-21-2014 09:54 AM
I don't think it is accurate that 5505 is announced EOL yet. Do you have a link? 5510 and larger have been announced EOL only as I understand.
Have you considered Cisco Meraki MX60 or MX100?
12-10-2014 12:20 AM
I'm a bit frustrated about the way Cisco goes with the ASA5505. I've many clients asking for the small ASA but I don't want to sell them the old 5505, since it doesn't get 9.3 and therefore will go EoS soon.
Also I can't offer the Meraki products (Snowden shit). I can't even order them in germany via the hugest distributors (IngramMicro, Techdata).
In my personal opinion, Cisco waits for a successor to see if the Meraki line grows, and if not, it will create a 5505-X or whatever.
12-10-2014 10:14 AM
Are you aware of the announcement last week by Meraki that they met EMEA regulation requirements and have European data centers now so no information leaves EMEA? I am in US so didn't pay too much attention, but it seems it may address you Snowden concern ;) You should check with your Meraki rep about it. I recall they said one DC was in Frankfurt.
12-10-2014 12:12 PM
Yes, I read about it, but in Germany, Cloudmanagement is a no-go.
Also what happens when Cisco stops selling Meraki? Then you can't manage your devices.
12-25-2014 06:47 AM
Search for 5506-X on cisco.com ... there's finally a successor! (but not yet announced) :D
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