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Cisco ASA-IC-6GE-SFPB-RF Interface Card - 6-Port Gigabit SFP Module for ASA 5500-X Series
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This interface card delivers six hot-pluggable SFP slots, each capable of supporting industry-standard small-form-factor pluggable transceivers. The module operates at Gigabit Ethernet speeds, with each port capable of 1000 Mbps full-duplex data transfer over optical fiber cabling.
Network technology support includes 1000Base-SX for short-wavelength multimode applications, 1000Base-LH for long-haul singlemode deployments, and 1000Base-LX for extended reach over both singlemode and multimode fiber. This flexibility allows network architects to match the transceiver selection to their specific distance and media requirements.
Key Product Advantages
The ASA-IC-6GE-SFPB-RF provides a clean integration path for expanding fiber connectivity in Cisco security appliance deployments. By utilizing SFP technology, organizations can standardize on transceiver modules that match their existing fiber infrastructure while maintaining consistent management through the ASA platform.
Port Density Expansion
Adds six dedicated Gigabit Ethernet ports to compatible ASA firewalls, eliminating the need for external switching or media conversion in fiber-optic network segments.
Fiber-Optic Performance
Delivers the electrical isolation, noise immunity, and distance capabilities of optical fiber media while maintaining full Gigabit Ethernet throughput across all six ports.
Deployment / Use Cases
This interface module is particularly valuable in environments where ASA firewalls must interface with existing fiber-optic network infrastructure. The six-port configuration supports multiple security zones or redundant links without consuming additional rack space or power outlets.
Common deployment scenarios include connecting ASA appliances to fiber-based LAN backbones, linking security appliances across data center aisles or buildings, and providing fiber connectivity for demilitarized zones (DMZs) that require physical separation from copper networks.
Data Center Interconnect
Connect ASA firewalls to core switches or storage networks over fiber backbones where electrical isolation and extended distance are required between security zones.
Campus Network Segmentation
Extend firewall protection to remote buildings or floors using fiber uplinks, with the interface card providing the necessary media conversion within the security appliance itself.
Physical Profile
The interface card measures 1.57 inches in height, 5.31 inches in width, and 9.09 inches in depth (39.88 × 134.87 × 230.89 mm), with an approximate weight of 1 pound (453.59 grams). This compact form factor is designed for installation in the expansion slot of compatible ASA 5500-X series appliances, maintaining the chassis's thermal and mechanical specifications.
- Width
- 5.31" (134.87 mm)
- Depth
- 9.09" (230.89 mm)
- Height
- 1.57" (39.88 mm)
- Weight
- 1 lb (453.59 g)
Highlights
- Six SFP ports for Gigabit Ethernet over optical fiber
- Supports 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-LH, and 1000Base-LX standards
- Compatible with Cisco ASA 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X appliances
- Hot-pluggable SFP (mini-GBIC) slot design
- Compact interface module form factor
- Refurbished condition with full functionality
- Enterprise-grade construction for firewall environments
- Enables fiber connectivity without external media converters
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ASA-IC-6GE-SFPB-RF |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Name | Interface Card |
| Product Condition | Refurbished |
| Product Type | Interface Module |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking,Optical Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 1000Base-SX,1000Base-LH,1000Base-LX |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 6 |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP (mini-GBIC) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 1.57" (39.88 mm) |
| Width | 5.31" (134.87 mm) |
| Depth | 9.09" (230.89 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 1 lb (453.59 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Adaptive Security Appliances: ASA 5525-X ASA 5545-X ASA 5555-X |
FAQ
What Cisco ASA models is this interface card compatible with?
The ASA-IC-6GE-SFPB-RF is specifically designed for Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Adaptive Security Appliances, including the ASA 5525-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X models. It installs directly into the expansion slot of these firewall platforms to add six Gigabit SFP ports for fiber-optic connectivity.
What types of SFP transceivers does this card support?
This interface card supports industry-standard SFP (small-form-factor pluggable) transceivers that comply with 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-LH, and 1000Base-LX specifications. You can use multimode SX transceivers for short-distance applications, or singlemode LH and LX transceivers for longer reaches over fiber-optic cable.
What is the maximum data transfer rate per port?
Each of the six SFP ports operates at Gigabit Ethernet speed, supporting up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) full-duplex data transfer. This provides a total aggregate throughput capacity of 6 Gbps across all ports when used with compatible SFP transceivers and optical fiber infrastructure.
Can this card be used with both multimode and singlemode fiber?
Yes, the interface card supports both multimode and singlemode fiber-optic media through appropriate SFP transceiver selection. 1000Base-SX transceivers typically work with multimode fiber for shorter distances, while 1000Base-LH and 1000Base-LX transceivers support singlemode fiber for extended reach applications.
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