difference between a asa and pix

[uzair syed naveed]

In terms of functionality what would be the major differences between an asa and pix.

[andrew.prince · Accepted solution]

You can install/add extra functionaility to the ASA. IDS, IPS Content Security etc.

The PIX is EOS and close to not being supported

See the below data sheets:-

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/vpndevc/ps6032/ps6094/ps6120/product_data_sheet0900aecd802930c5.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/

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