Hello all,
I am trying to decide which PIX model to purchase; the 520 or the 515.
I am bringing in a 256k pipe. The telco is supplying the router, I do
not know which model at this point.
The PIX will need to be licensed for 150 users max, can go much less
if licensing is based on concurrent sessions.
I have my quotes but, having no first hand knowledge of the product, I
am a little mystified by some of the specs and figures. I will
certainly research, and talk to the sales rep, but would like to get
some feedback from the experts.
While there may be cheaper, and easier (though probably less
effective), firewall options, I am looking at this as both a practical
and educational purchase.
While the 520 chassis is significantly larger than the 515, I cannot
discern added hardware or functionality that accounts for the
differences. More RAM in the 520, but that doesn't account for the
bulk. Can anyone shed light on this?
I am also concerned that the 515 must be booted via tftp. I am not
comfortable with single options, and in fact have never configured
tftp on either end. Though I imagine it isn't too difficult.
Some particulars:
PIX-515:
PIX-515 Chassis only: $1630.00 (the "only" does not refer to price)
PIX-515, 8x8NBD Svc, Pix-515 Chassis. Add service for S/W Lic: $900.00
Ok, the above is confusing. Is it simply saying the licensing is $900?
The mention of the chassis again is what throws me off. And I
understand that would be for unlimited users, as that is the only
licensing mode for the 515?
But then we have:
Software license for redundant PIX 515: $326.00
So, does that mean if I'm purchasing the box for a backup role to an
existing, I'm getting a deal on the license?
PIX-520:
PIX 520 Chassis only: $2347.20
PIX 520 8x5xNBD Svc, PIX Firewall 520 Chassis: $1500.00
Now, notice the two lines above could, on first glance, be mistaken as
identical to the first two specs for the 515, but they are actually
telling me different things. I'm not understanding the distinction.
And then I again have the line item "software license for redundant
PIX 520".
So, I'm a little confused. Could someone take a moment to shed some
light on what is being offered, what considerations I should be making
related to our needs, any general advice?
Oh, and a good book on configuring and working with the PIX box ;-)
Thank you!
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