10-28-2015 09:28 AM - edited 03-08-2019 02:28 AM
Hi,
What are the options for adding aa Firewall on Nexus 7K . I only see you can have external ASA. I don't see any option for FW module like ASA Firewall module for 6500s. What ar ethe possible considerations other than external firewall, or is this the only one?
Thanks
10-28-2015 01:51 PM
As far as I am aware the only service module supported by the N7ks is the NAM (Network Analysis Module).
So you have two choices -
1) use a standalone firewall
or
2) if you already have 6500s with firewall modules use those as services chassis and connect to the N7Ks.
Obviously the throughput requirement of the firewalls needs to be taken into account.
Jon
10-28-2015 10:11 PM
Hi,
What are the options for adding aa Firewall on Nexus 7K . I only see you can have external ASA. I don't see any option for FW module like ASA Firewall module for 6500s. What ar ethe possible considerations other than external firewall, or is this the only one?
Thanks
Hi Fawad,
Rightly said by Jon.
Nexus 7000 Series does not currently support services modules same as catlyst 6500. So you have either option to add external ASA 55XX series firewall based on your architecture requirement or if you have 6500 with FWSM module that can be leverage as a firewall in your network.
Hope it Helps..
-GI
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