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Axiom PIX-515-MEM-128-AX 128MB DRAM Kit (2 x 64MB) for Cisco PIX Firewall 515 Series - 168-pin DIMM - Lifetime Warranty
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Product Features
Product Overview
The Axiom PIX-515-MEM-128-AX is a 128MB DRAM memory kit engineered specifically for legacy Cisco PIX 515 series firewall appliances. This kit provides essential memory expansion for maintaining operational performance in older network security deployments where hardware upgrades are cost-prohibitive or unavailable.
Designed as a direct replacement for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) modules, this DRAM kit includes two 64MB modules configured for optimal compatibility with the PIX 515 platform's memory architecture. The 168-pin DIMM format ensures proper physical and electrical interface with the firewall's motherboard, delivering reliable memory performance for basic firewall processing, VPN tunneling, and stateful inspection tasks.
Relevant product facts for this section include Memory Size: 128 MB, Memory Technology: DRAM, Number of Modules: 2 x 64MB, Number of Pins: 168-pin. When those details are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it connects, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Technical Overview
This memory upgrade leverages standard DRAM technology with a total installed capacity of 128MB, distributed across two identical 64MB modules. The 168-pin interface confirms this as a DIMM form factor memory solution, compatible with the memory slot specifications of Cisco PIX 515 series firewalls.
The kit is validated for use with multiple PIX 515 variants including the base 515 model, 515E enhanced version, 515-R rack-mountable unit, and 515-UR unrestricted throughput configuration. This broad compatibility ensures administrators can standardize on a single memory SKU for various PIX 515 deployments within their infrastructure.
Relevant product facts for this section include Memory Size: 128 MB, Memory Technology: DRAM, Number of Modules: 2 x 64MB, Number of Pins: 168-pin. When those details are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it connects, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This Axiom memory kit delivers practical advantages for maintaining legacy Cisco security infrastructure. The lifetime warranty provides long-term assurance against manufacturing defects, while the specific compatibility with PIX 515 series firewalls eliminates guesswork during procurement and installation.
Legacy System Support
Extends the usable life of Cisco PIX 515 firewalls by providing replacement memory when original modules fail or when additional memory is needed for basic functionality.
- Direct replacement for OEM modules
- Tested compatibility with multiple 515 variants
- Maintains existing hardware investment
Reliability Assurance
Backed by a lifetime warranty that covers manufacturing defects for the product's usable life, providing peace of mind for critical network security components.
- Manufacturer warranty support
- Quality-tested components
- Long-term reliability commitment
Deployment / Use Cases
This DRAM kit serves specific deployment scenarios where legacy Cisco PIX 515 firewalls remain in production environments. These firewalls continue to provide basic perimeter security, VPN termination, and network segmentation in small to medium businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies with limited upgrade budgets.
Primary use cases include memory replacement for failed modules in existing PIX 515 deployments, memory upgrades to support basic feature sets in under-resourced firewalls, and spare part provisioning for disaster recovery scenarios. The kit enables IT administrators to maintain operational continuity without requiring complete firewall replacement, which may be cost-prohibitive or disruptive for established network architectures.
Hardware Refresh Alternative
When budget constraints prevent firewall replacement, this memory kit allows existing PIX 515 appliances to continue functioning with renewed memory resources for basic security processing.
Disaster Recovery Preparedness
Maintain spare memory modules for rapid recovery when PIX 515 memory fails, minimizing network security downtime in critical infrastructure environments.
Highlights
- 128MB total memory capacity for Cisco PIX 515 series firewalls
- Includes two 64MB DRAM modules in matched configuration
- 168-pin DIMM form factor ensures proper motherboard interface
- Compatible with PIX 515, 515E, 515-R, and 515-UR models
- Direct replacement for original manufacturer memory modules
- Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
- Maintains legacy firewall infrastructure without full replacement
- Tested for reliable performance in network security applications
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PIX-515-MEM-128-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Model | PIX-515-MEM-128= |
| Product Name | 128MB DRAM Kit (2x64MB) for Cisco - PIX-515-MEM-128 |
| Product Type | RAM Module |
| Technical Information | |
| Memory Size | 128 MB |
| Memory Technology | DRAM |
| Number of Modules | 2 x 64MB |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Number of Pins | 168-pin |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Cisco: Pix Firewall 515 Pix Firewall 515E Cisco PIX Firewall 515-R Cisco PIX Firewall 515-UR |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What Cisco firewall models are compatible with this memory kit?
This Axiom DRAM kit is specifically compatible with Cisco PIX Firewall 515, 515E, 515-R, and 515-UR models. These represent the various configurations of the PIX 515 series, including base models, enhanced versions, rack-mountable units, and unrestricted throughput configurations. The 168-pin interface and 128MB total capacity match the memory specifications of these legacy firewall appliances.
What is the total memory capacity and how is it configured?
The kit provides 128MB of total DRAM memory, distributed across two identical 64MB modules. This 2x64MB configuration matches the dual-module memory architecture of Cisco PIX 515 series firewalls. The matched module approach ensures balanced memory performance and compatibility with the firewall's memory controller requirements.
What type of memory technology does this kit use?
This kit utilizes DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) technology, which was standard for the era of Cisco PIX 515 firewalls. DRAM provides the volatile memory needed for firewall processing tasks including state tables, VPN sessions, and security policy enforcement. The 168-pin interface confirms this as standard DIMM-form-factor DRAM compatible with the PIX 515 memory slots.
What does the 168-pin specification indicate about this memory?
The 168-pin specification identifies this as a DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) form factor memory module. This pin count was common for SDRAM and early DDR memory technologies used in networking equipment of the PIX 515 era. The 168 physical pins ensure proper electrical connection and mechanical fit in the PIX 515 motherboard memory slots, preventing installation errors and ensuring reliable data transfer.
What warranty coverage does this memory kit include?
Axiom provides a lifetime warranty for this DRAM kit, covering manufacturing defects for the usable life of the product. This warranty applies to the memory modules themselves and ensures replacement if they fail due to manufacturing issues. The lifetime coverage provides long-term assurance for critical network security components that may remain in service for extended periods.
Can this memory kit be used to upgrade PIX 515 firewalls with existing memory?
Yes, this kit serves as both a replacement for failed memory modules and an upgrade path for PIX 515 firewalls with insufficient memory. The 128MB total capacity represents the maximum supported memory for many PIX 515 configurations. When installing, replace all existing memory modules with the two 64MB modules included in this kit to ensure proper compatibility and performance in the firewall's memory architecture.
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