ASA vs PIX software feature comparison

[Massimiliano Tognon]

Hi to all, i'm looking for a document about software feature comparison between pix and asa not related to any hardware module.I know asa can do IPS and anti-x with the appropriate module, but what i'm looking is the software differences between asa and pix platform .For example, i know asa is webvpn capable, and pix not.Is this the only differences ?

Many thanks to all

Max

[5220]

Hi Max,

ASA seems to be more application oriented than PIX.

As well, you are right, SSL is the big difference.

Note that for ASA to support SSL users you need a special licence for that.

Check:

http://forums.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/NetProf?page=netprof&CommCmd=MB%3Fcmd%3Ddisplay_location%26location%3D.1ddaf25f

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/index.html

Please rate if this helped.

Regards,

Daniel

[Massimiliano Tognon]

I found a link with a feature license explanation for all license for asa and pix, and with all the information everyone is able to make a comparison. The differences between pix and asa on software are Webvpn and vpn load balancing (support for asa 5520 and greater).

You can find all the information at this link:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a008064093e.html

rate if you find ok